Consumer Protection

From information access and dispute resolution to sustainable consumption, experts unpack how to empower consumers in global tourism.

Marking World Consumer Rights Day, UNCTAD renews calls for policymakers and businesses to recognize and tackle existing bias hindering women in the marketplace.

A global regulatory framework centred on transparency, accountability, and inclusivity is key to unlocking the benefits of artificial intelligence for all.

By empowering and protecting consumers, countries can build a more sustainable and equitable world for present and future generations.

UNCTAD brings together government representatives and other stakeholders to discuss key areas to enhance consumer protection in digital markets.

Experts spotlight key areas where competition and consumer protection policies can promote sustainable consumption and production.

The UN Trade Forum 2023 will highlight how developing countries can use trade to tackle global challenges including protecting the ocean, reducing digital and gender inequalities, and building more resilient economies.

Multiple global crises are threatening access to essential services for the most disadvantaged consumers. UNCTAD outlines the actions needed to safeguard their rights.

Governments should rally civil society organizations in improving the safety of products offered to consumers.

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