Official account of Competition and Consumer Policies Branch (CCPB), UNCTAD Secretariat.
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Join us in Geneva, 7–11 July, for the 9th UN Conference on #Competition & #ConsumerProtection
Global thought leaders will unite to advance fair, safe & inclusive markets.
Register by 27 June▶️ow.ly/z9hz50VZb9L
Programme▶️ bit.ly/9UNConference
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UNCTAD Competition and Consumer Policies retweeted
28 May 2025
The world’s top forum on competition and consumer protection will reconvene in July, advancing fair markets and safeguarding consumer rights for the benefit of people, businesses and the planet.
Find out more ▶️ ow.ly/hcWz50VZbcL
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UNCTAD Competition and Consumer Policies retweeted
22 May 2025
The 9th @UN Conference on Competition and Consumer Protection is set for 7-11 July in Geneva.
Its outcome will guide @UNCTAD’s work and chart the global agenda for leveling commercial playing fields while protecting & empowering consumers worldwide. ow.ly/MCCb50VX3BK
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Join us for the 9th @UN Conference on Competition & Consumer Protection at @UNGeneva 7-11 July!
Government reps and global leaders meet to review the implementation of the principles that promote fair markets and protect consumers worldwide.
Register now: bit.ly/4kT3DW6
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UNCTAD, the Competition Authority of Albania and the Consumer Protection Commission host the International Forum on Competition & Consumer Protection to discuss how harmonizing these policies creates better outcomes for consumers and businesses and promoting economic development.
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Egyptian Competition Authority and UNCTAD-Middle East Africa Competition Centre organised a workshop on competition law and policy for judges and counselors, to enhance their capacity for the effective competition law enforcement in Egypt. 🇪🇬🤝🇺🇳
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"Today marks an important moment to encourage ECA to continue monitoring markets and fighting against anticompetitive practices, for the benefit of consumers", Teresa Moreira, Head of @UNCTAD_CCPB
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Egyptian Competition Authority (ECA) and @UNCTAD co-organised a dissemination event for UNCTAD's peer review of competition law and policy in Cairo, Egypt. 🇪🇬🇺🇳
Access to the peer review report: unctad.org/system/files/offi…
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"Competition is one of many tools available to address policies aimed at promoting equality and closing the income gap, and reducing the poverty", Elizabeth Gachuiri @UNCTAD_CCPB at #WorldCompetitionDay 2024 event on "Trade, Competition and Inequality".
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UNCTAD Competition and Consumer Policies retweeted
5 Dec 2024
Join us for a webinar on Webinar on Consumer Protection in Multilateral Env. Agrmts. for Eastern and Southern Africa on 10 December 2024, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Central African Time.
Registration is available here:
tinyurl.com/bddecft9
@10YFP @CCC_COMESA @UNCTAD_CCPB
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🎉Join us in celebrating World Competition Day 🌐 with @UNCTAD_CCPB @CUTS_Inter & @WTO on 5 December at the WTO premises and online 👉online participarion at https://tinyurl/yc2cnfv9
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Consumer education for vulnerable consumers in e-commerce should adjust to specific characteristics, combine tools and multi-stakeholder collaboration, nationally and internationally, T. Moreira, Head CCPB, UNCTAD @ III Competition and Consumer Protection Conference @gnc_agency
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Akari Yamamoto-Bonenfant @UNCTAD_CCPB moderated a session on ‘Combating Cartels in Vulnerable Markets’ at the III International Conference on Competition and Consumer Protection in Georgia 🇬🇪, @gnc_agency emphasizing the growing focus on shielding at-risk markets from cartels.
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UNCTAD Competition and Consumer Policies retweeted
17 Nov 2024
UN Trade and Development (@UNCTAD), the @UN focal point for competition and consumer protection laws and policies, invites experts and researchers to join the Research Partnership Platform (RPP).
Interested? Learn more here: ow.ly/SKkz50U8jxB
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Competition and Consumer policies are needed to secure open and fair markets for consumers and businesses, considering the social and environmental dimensions, Teresa Moreira, Head CCPB, UNCTAD, III Competition and Consumer Protection International Conference, Georgia @gnc_agency
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It is time for consumer authorities, advocates, and experts to use technologies to tackle unfairness, misinformation and abuse of consumers' trust in e-commerce. Ana Cipriano, UNCTAD @ III Competition and Consumer Protection International Conference, Tbilisi, Georgia, @gnc_agency
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🌍 UN Trade and Development leads the way in integrating consumer protection with climate action! Informed and empowered consumers can drive sustainable practices that align with the UNFCCC’s climate goals. #UNCTAD #ConsumerRights #ClimateChange
👉tinyurl.com/mu92em9k
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UNCTAD Member States agreed on the need to curb the global distribution of unsafe consumer products and called for a UN resolution on product safety
👉 see event page: tinyurl.com/no
👉see the text discussed: tinyurl.com/2skjw72d
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UNCTAD_CCPB presents a review of parameters for effective consumer label on plastics. 84% of consumers prioritize sustainability. Yet, only 19% find plastic labels helpful. Standardization and transparency empower consumer choices and enhance global trade.
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