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In 2003, a number of European countries formed a network, committed to using the same methodological approach when measuring and tackling administrative burdens - the so-called Standard Cost Model.
The network currently consists of the UK, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Belgium, The Netherlands, Poland, France, Hungary, Italy, the Czech Republic and Estonia. These countries all use the Standard Cost Model because it provides transparent measurements, which are ideal when trying to simplify legislation and lower the administrative burdens. In the summer of 2005 the OECD also chose to apply the SCM method in connection to the 'OECD Red Tape Scoreboard' and take part in the network.