Competition Law

More than 3,000 stakeholders from 130 countries will examine how to turn digital opportunities into shared development gains and close existing divides for a sustainable future.

Competition and consumer policies can help build more sustainable economies, experts say.

UNCTAD brings together competition authorities to discuss lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic and how to support the recovery of small businesses.

The emerging cost-of-living crisis added to the COVID-19 pandemic is undermining the financial resilience of many consumers, increasing their vulnerability.

Governments, consumer groups and businesses urged to step up efforts to allow consumers to play their part in sustainable development.

The southeastern African nation is determined to make legislative, administrative and procedural changes to make markets fairer and better protect consumers.

As online platforms are global in nature, more regional and international cooperation is needed for effective enforcement of competition law in cross-border cases in the digital economy.

The economic and health crisis triggered by COVID-19 has put vulnerable consumers in a more precarious situation, leaving them unable to pay for essential household expenses.

Stakeholders gather to share experiences and exchange information to advance the welfare of consumers in open markets.

UNCTAD urges competition authorities to use all their tools to combat the adverse consequences of COVID-19 in the markets.