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Countries focus on protecting consumers amid and after COVID-19

Countries focus on protecting consumers amid and after COVID-19

15 Oct 2020
Stakeholders gather to share experiences and exchange information to advance the welfare of consumers in open markets.
COVID-19 has changed online shopping forever, survey shows

COVID-19 has changed online shopping forever, survey shows

8 Oct 2020

The pandemic has accelerated the shift towards a more digital world and triggered changes in online shopping behaviours that are likely to have lasting effects
Airlines must respect consumers' rights

Airlines must respect consumers' rights

4 Jun 2020
Written by
Pamela Coke-Hamilton, Director of International Trade and Commodities, UNCTAD
Data and privacy unprotected in one third of countries, despite progress

Data and privacy unprotected in one third of countries, despite progress

29 Apr 2020
Major gaps in cyberlaw adoption leave consumers vulnerable during the coronavirus crisis as they access goods and services online.
COVID-19: Firmer action needed to better protect consumers

COVID-19: Firmer action needed to better protect consumers

8 Apr 2020
Authorities need to do more to monitor and act on unfair business practices and criminal activities exploiting fears over the coronavirus pandemic.
Consumers vs COVID-19

Consumers vs COVID-19

7 Apr 2020
Written by
Pamela Coke Hamilton and Teresa Moreira, UNCTAD
Consumer protection crucial for the digital economy to thrive

Consumer protection crucial for the digital economy to thrive

13 Mar 2020
Written by
By Teresa Moreira, Head of Competition and Consumer Policies Branch, UNCTAD
World Consumer Rights Day: Do consumers play a role as influencers of sustainable consumption?

World Consumer Rights Day: Do consumers play a role as influencers of sustainable consumption?

12 Mar 2020
Written by
Pamela Coke-Hamilton, Director, Division on International Trade and Commodities, UNCTAD
Keeping markets fair in digital era requires stronger cooperation

Keeping markets fair in digital era requires stronger cooperation

26 Nov 2019
The first Instanbul Competition Forum meets amid growing concerns about market power and wealth concentration in the hands of a few digital giants.
Smart consumers can set a new course for people and planet

Smart consumers can set a new course for people and planet

11 Jul 2019
Consumers are not just passive buyers. Their choices determine the sustainability of economic development.