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Celebrate World Competition Day: Understanding Competition Principles and Consumer Rights

World Competition Day, observed on December 5th, seeks to raise awareness about the importance of competition for consumers and the economy. Formally adopted by the UN in 1980, this day highlights the need for effective competition regimes to safeguard consumer rights and promote fair practices. Since 2010, annual themes have focused on the adverse impacts of cartels and their effects on consumers and vulnerable populations. Join events worldwide to learn about your role in fostering a competitive marketplace that benefits everyone.

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Celebrate World Competition Day: Understanding Competition Principles and Consumer Rights

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  1. World Competition Day 5th December www.facebook.com/WorldCompetitionDay www.incsoc.net/World_Competition_Day.htm

  2. World Competition Day5th December Themes… since 2010 • 2012: Adverse Impact of Cartels on the poor • 2011: Cartels and their Harmful Effects on Consumers • 2010: International Air-transport Cartels and its Impact on Developing Countries

  3. World Competition Day5th December • Why World Competition Day? • Ensure awareness among consumers regarding potential benefits of an effectively implemented competition regime • Create awareness regarding role to be played by consumers in shaping an effective competition regime • Why on 5th December? • The United Nations (UN) General Assembly formally adopted the UN Set of Competition Principles at its 35th meeting on 5th December 1980

  4. World Competition Day5th December Pradeep S Mehta, Secretary General (CUTS International) speaking on World Competition Day (WCD) Click on the image to see the video

  5. World Competition Day5th December Support from Countries Competition agencies made a call to UNCTAD towards a formal adoption of the Day Philippines adopted 5th December as a National Competition Day Competition Promotion and Consumer Protection Directorate, Republic of Afghanistan Federal Austrian Competition Authority, Republic of Austria Commission on Protection of Competition, Republic of Bulgaria Fiji Commerce Commission, Fiji Gambia Competition Commission, The Gambia

  6. World Competition Day5th December Support from Countries… Competition Protection Agency, Republic of Kazakhstan Namibian Competition Commission, Namibia Competition Commission of Pakistan, Pakistan Federal Antimonopoly Service, Russia The Office of Fair Trading, UK Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, Zambia Competition and Tariff Commission, Zimbabwe

  7. World Competition Day5th December ‘Actions’ from around the world… 2012 7

  8. World Competition Day5th December ‘Actions’ from around the world… 2012 8

  9. World Competition Day5th December ‘Actions’ from around the world… 2012 9

  10. World Competition Day5th December ‘Actions’ from around the world… 2012 10

  11. World Competition Day5th December ‘Actions’ from around the world… 2012 11

  12. World Competition Day5th December ‘Actions’ from around the world… 2012 12

  13. World Competition Day5th December Glimpses… Albanian Competition Commission celebrating WCD Dr.SadrudinSahar, Deputy Minister, Ministry of Commerce and Industries, Afghanistan speaking at the event organised by Competition Promotion and Consumer Protection Directorate (CPCPD) to observe WCD 13

  14. World Competition Day5th December Glimpses… A seminar on ‘Adverse Impact of Cartel’ organised by Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) Ashok Ganguly, Member of Parliament, RajyaSabha; Pradeep S. Mehta, Secretary General, CUTS International and Dr.GeetaGouri, Member, Competition Commission of India at an event organised by CUTS on the occasion of WCD… 14

  15. World Competition Day5th December Glimpses… Participants at a event organised by CUTS 15

  16. World Competition Day5th December Thank You Webpage:www.incsoc.net/World_Competition_Day.htm Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/WorldCompetitionDay For further information, please contact:Udai S. Mehta, usm@cuts.org Ashutosh Soni, ash@cuts.org

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