Agenda of the seminar on introduction of the Standard Cost Model (SCM) for administrative burden measurement and reduction, Turkey, 5-6 April 2018

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Seminar on introduction of the Standard Cost Model (SCM) for administrative
burden measurement and reduction, Turkey
1. Introduction to the project
In the Action Plan for the implementation of the 64th
Government programme of Turkey the Prime
Ministry has been assigned to lead the task No 149. of the introduction of the Standard Cost Model
(hereinafter SCM) in Turkey for the measurement of administrative burden as a tool to have systematic
overview and steps to reduce such burden afterwards.
In light of the above task and SIGMA assessment the Prime Ministry requested SIGMA to start co-
operation related to the implementation of the SCM across the Turkish administration through providing
insight into the methodology as well as advice on its application.
International experience shows that there are the following key enablers of a successful application of
the SCM:
1. Genuine understanding and hands-on capacities for the application of the calculation
methodologies;
2. Availability of the necessary data and information;
3. Strong co-ordination from the centre as well as comprehensive co-operation amongst the
affected institutions and openness to share and collaborate;
4. Clear vision for how to apply the SCM and what strategic directions are set for its effective use.
In order to address all the above mentioned aspects, SIGMA is offering a two-day seminar/workshop
with representatives of the Prime Ministry and other, selected institutions key for the application of the
SCM methodology.
AGENDA
Day 1: Thursday, 5 April 2018
08.30 - 09.00 Registration of participants, welcoming by Hüsamettin GÜLHAN– Deputy
Undersecretary of the Turkish Prime Ministry (TBC) and by Peter Vági, Senior
Adviser, SIGMA
09.00 – 09.30 Public Administration Reform (PAR) in Turkey - PAR objectives linked to
administrative burden reduction and Better Regulation (SME policy, e-government,
economic development, etc.)
Speaker: Hüsamettin GÜLHAN– Deputy Undersecretary (TBC)
09.30 – 10.00 Policy Cycle Management and the Standard Cost Model - Impact Assessment,
Evaluation, CBA, CEA and the function of the SCM in the decision-making process
Speakers: Representatives from SIGMA; Erik Akse and Dorota Denning (SIGMA Expert)

2. 2
10.00 – 10.15 Coffee break
10.15 – 11.30 The Standard Cost Model - SCM Methodology; key factors for calculations; calculation
example; step-by-step SCM measurement process
Speaker: Erik Akse (SIGMA Expert)
11.30 – 12.00 Q&A
12.00 – 13.00 Lunch
13.00 – 14.00 Administrative burden reduction in practice: The Netherlands and Germany -
preparation of the programme; institutional set-up; reporting and monitoring;
consultation activities; political leadership
Speaker: Erik Akse (SIGMA Expert)
14.00 – 15.00 Administrative burden reduction in practice: The United Kingdom - preparation of
the programme; institutional set-up; reporting and monitoring; consultation activities;
political leadership
Speaker: Dorota Denning (SIGMA Expert)
14.45 – 15.00 Coffee break
15.00 – 16.00 Lessons from the country case studies - co-ordination, implementation, reporting,
consultation and political leadership
Speaker: Peter Vagi (SIGMA Senior Adviser) Erik Akse, Dorota Denning (SIGMA Expert)
16.00 – 16.30 Q&A, close of the day
Day 2: Friday, 6 April 2018
08.00 – 08.30 Registration of participants
08.30 – 08.45 Summary and Main Messages of Day 1
Speaker: Ali ARSLAN – Head of The Department for Administrative Development and
Peter Vagi, SIGMA Senior Adviser
08.45 – 09.45 Key issues for establishing a realistic programme for administrative burden
reduction - key requirements; impact analysis; preparation; alignment between
ministries; stakeholder involvement; budgeting; quality control
Speaker: Erik Akse and Dorota Denning (SIGMA Expert)
09.45 – 10.00 Explanation: exercise on application and use of the Standard Cost Model
Speaker: Erik Akse and Dorota Denning (SIGMA Expert)
10.00 – 10.45 Group work
Participants split into groups from their own line ministries and policy fields.
Task 1: Make a simplified SCM calculation based on predefined factors needed for this
calculation; some basic research will be expected from the participants (verification:
check on the SCM calculation value; the value will not be shared, but the number of
groups having reach the right conclusion will be mentioned and the calculation will be
shown as well)
Task 2: Discuss processes and proposals where the use of the SCM would be seen as
useful (e.g. strategies; specific decisions that need to be prepared; etc.)
The groups will be chaired by Senior Prime Ministry Experts Yunus Emre İLKORKOR
and Akın AK

3. 3
10.45 – 11.00 Coffee break
(This break is used to summarize the contributions from the groups. The
representatives from the Prime Minister’s Office tome together and share the
contributions from the group work)
11.00 – 12.30 Discussion and conclusions based on the summarised input from the participant
teams
Speakers:
 Peter Vagi SIGMA Senior Adviser, Erik Akse and Dorota Denning (SIGMA Expert)
 Representative from the Turkish administration on possible use within the
administration and closing of the conference
12.30 – 13.30 Lunch
The language of the working session is English, Turkish/English translation will be provided by SIGMA