unctad.org | Training Course on the Implementation of a Competition law and Policy

OBJECTIVES:

To provide participants with skills to implement competition law and policy, and carry out reforms, where necessary, in this field.

TARGET POPULATIONS:

Executive officers and government officials from economic and trade administrations
Judges of jurisdictions possibly subject to litigation/disputes
Representatives from the private sector
Officers from administrations in charge of enforcement competition rules and consumer protection

DURATION:

MODULES:

The course covers:

Objectives and benefits of competition law
Description of restrictive business practices such as agreements and concerted action between firms to limit competition, abuse of market power and mergers and acquisitions likely to lessen competition
Evaluation of mergers and acquisitions: authorizations, notifications and exemptions
The relationship between competition policy and the protection of intellectual property rights
The impact of competition policy on the small business sector
The institutional framework for the administration and enforcement of competition law: the structure of competition authorities and the respective roles of the Government and the judicial system
Sanctions and remedies for anti-competitive practices
Regulation of public utility sectors and the role of competition policy

ACTIVITIES FOLLOWING THE SEMINAR:

Brainstorming on current practices that need to be reformed or modified. Determination of the instruments and means required (budget, personnel) and listing of people and bodies to consult.