sectoral regulation
[sek-ˈtȯr-əl ˌre-gyə-ˈlā-shən]
nounpl: sectoral regulations
regulação setorial
1. Government rules, laws, and oversight specifically designed to govern a particular industry or economic sector
Sectoral regulation in the telecommunications industry ensures fair competition among providers.
A regulação setorial na indústria de telecomunicações garante competição justa entre provedores.
2. A system of regulatory controls applied uniformly across all companies operating within a specific sector
Banking sectoral regulation includes strict capital requirements and risk management standards.
A regulação setorial bancária inclui requisitos rigorosos de capital e padrões de gestão de risco.
3. Rules and frameworks established to address sector-specific challenges, consumer protection, and market stability
Environmental sectoral regulation for the energy sector mandates emissions reduction targets.
A regulação setorial ambiental do setor energético estabelece metas obrigatórias de redução de emissões.
In Brazil, sectoral regulation is a central component of government economic policy, with distinct regulatory agencies (such as ANATEL for telecommunications, ANVISA for health/pharmaceuticals, and ANP for energy) wielding significant authority. The term reflects Brazil's interventionist approach to market regulation. In the USA, sectoral regulation also plays a major role but often involves multiple federal agencies and varies more by state, reflecting a more federalist approach.
Related Idioms & Phrases
within the bounds of sectoral regulation
subject to sectoral regulation
sectoral regulation compliance
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