Driving Performance at Mexico's National Hydrocarbons Commission (CNH)
This work, under the responsibility of the Secretary-General of the OECD, critically evaluates the governance of regulators, specifically focusing on the internal governance of Mexico's National Hydrocarbons Commission. The report underscores the importance of both internal and external governance in ensuring that regulators fulfill their functions effectively.
Key Findings:
Internal Governance: The review highlights the necessity to enhance internal governance systems across the CNH and other energy regulators to support the implementation of the energy reform. It suggests creating an Energy Regulators Group (ERG) to foster joint work, coordination, and information sharing. The ERG could facilitate a coordinated review of financial resources and needs beyond 2019, establish an integrated career service for regulators, and develop a shared risk management register.
External Governance: Previous reviews have noted the need to strengthen role clarity, coordination, and planning within the new and complex institutional context, as well as to establish accountability for agreed objectives and results. These reviews form a comprehensive body of work on the good regulatory governance of Mexico’s energy sector.
CNH Performance: The CNH has established a strong track record in the early phases of the reform, but the report emphasizes the need to further support its performance over the long term, particularly in managing contracts. Recommendations include strengthening strategic planning aligned with key deliverables, using it as a tool for steering and management, and enhancing robust financial and human resource processes.
Synergies and Opportunities: The review identifies opportunities for synergies in information technology, online platforms, harmonizing indicators, and shared practices among the regulators. These synergies aim to build on specific reforms within each regulator to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
Support and Context: The work is part of the OECD's program on the governance of regulators and regulatory policy, supported by the OECD Network of Economic Regulators, the Regulatory Policy Committee, and the Regulatory Policy Division. The goal is to support countries in building better government systems and implementing policies that lead to sustainable economic and social development.
In summary, the report emphasizes the importance of enhancing internal governance systems within the CNH to ensure it is fully equipped to support the implementation of the energy reform. It outlines recommendations for creating an integrated system of energy regulators and supports organizational change within the CNH through the establishment of an Energy Regulators Group and other collaborative initiatives.