Under the framework of the Strengthening of Institutions and Capacities in relation to Competition and Consumer Protection Policies in Latin America (COMPAL III) of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), this report aims to assess the performance of the national competition authorities (NCA) who currently participate in the Programme, in relation to market impact.
The COMPAL programme provides institutional strengthening and capacities in term of competition and consumer protection for a total of 17 beneficiary countries in Latin America. The Secretary of State for Economic Affairs of Switzerland (SECO) has financed the programme since 2004. The third phase of the programme has been implemented, taking place between 2015 and 2018.
The COMPAL Programme centres its efforts on consolidating acquired capacities and deepening regional cooperation, in addition to providing the public sector with appropriate tools to ensure voluntary compliance with applicable legislation and, in turn, empower global consumers in the 21st century.
The technical role of UNCTAD in aiding and strengthening capacities in such areas is focused on providing beneficiary countries with the necessary tools for implementing a competition policy within their respective markets, in addition to improving the well-being of the consumer, and contributing to the sustainable and inclusive development of its members. The final COMPAL objective is to the increase the competitiveness of economies and the trust of consumers in national and regional markets.
