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LOCATION:Tirana\, Albania
SUMMARY:International forum on the interface between competition and consum
 er protection policies
CLASS:PUBLIC
DESCRIPTION:Protecting consumers\, fostering competition: perspectives and 
 strategies  for inclusive digital marketsThe intersection of competition 
 and consumer protection policies lies at the heart of ensuring fair\, incl
 usive\, and dynamic markets that serve the interests of consumers and busi
 nesses alike. While competition policies foster economic efficiency by pr
 eventing anti-competitive practices and promoting innovation\, consumer pr
 otection policies focus on safeguarding consumer rights\, ensuring informa
 tion\, and addressing unfair or abusive business practices. Together\, th
 ese policies create a complementary framework that not only enhances consu
 mer welfare by expanding choice\, reducing prices and improving quality\, 
 but also empowers consumers to stand up for their rights and report harmfu
 l market behavior. In today’s digital economy\, where new challenges em
 erge from dominant platforms\, data-driven markets\, and evolving technolo
 gies\, a coordinated approach to competition and consumer protection enfor
 cement is essential to building trust\, promoting accountability\, and ens
 uring inclusive economic growth.This international forum brings together l
 eading experts and stakeholders to discuss the intersection of competition
  and consumer protection policies\, particularly in the evolving digital e
 conomy. The event is organized in partnership with the Albanian Competiti
 on Authority (CAA) and Consumer Protection Commission (CPC)\, aiming to hi
 ghlight the importance of integrated approaches to empower consumers and e
 nsure fair competition.The forum will be conducted in both English and Alb
 anian.&lt\;h3 class=&quot\;text-align-center\n\nView meeting on unctad.org
 \nhttps://unctad.org/meeting/international-forum-interface-between-competi
 tion-and-consumer-protection-policies
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