Training Programmes on Competition Policy & Law Implemented by CUTS & CIRC in India and Other Developing Countries

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1.Name: Two training on competitionv Policy & Law for Malaysia Competitionv Commissionv Duration: June 08 and June 09, 2013v Supported by: Malaysiav Competition Commissionv Country: Malaysiav Participants’ Profile: Senior officials ofv Malaysia Competition Commissionv (MyCC) and representatives fromv administrations, civil society organisationsv and the media- To develop analytical,v investigative, basicv principles involved in thev economics of competitionv policy and law andv administrative capacitiesv of the participantsv (officials of the MyCC)v - Understand the expectedv role of different agenciesv and groups in order tov ensure fair trading,v competitiveness of thev markets and acceleratev economic growth and thev role of media inv competition issues.The workshop enhanced the skills and knowledge ofv competition authorityv officials on various aspectsv of competition policy andv law and effective way ofv enforcement of competition Lawv v Consequently the MyCC hasv become very active inv dealing with anticompetitivev practices and enhanced thev awareness amongst media on the benefits of competition regime
2.Name: Competition Policy & Law shortv term (Certificate) and long term (Diploma)v coursesv Duration: April 2012 and April 2013v Accredited by: National Law Universityv Delhi (NLUD)v Countries: India- subscribed courses.v Participants’ Profile: specially designedv for Practitioners, working Professionalsv and Students of Law, Businessv Management, Economics, Charteredv Accountancy (CA) and Companyv Secretaryship (CS)- Application of economicv tools and techniques inv competition analysis suchv as assessment of marketv power and definition ofv relevant marketv - Analytical skills tov comprehend issuesv relating to businessv strategy and competitionv policy & lawv - Understanding ofv substantive issuesv relating to competitionv laws of India, the Unitedv States, the Europeanv Union, South Africav - Understanding ofv emerging issues relatingv to competition law suchv as those emanating fromv Intellectual Propertyv Laws, Cross-borderv issues, etcCreating a new generation ofv Competition Law–literatev professionals in the country
3.Name: Competition Law Workshop forv Marketing Professionals Duration: July 06, 2012 and March 11,v 2011v Supported by: Subscriptionv Country: India (proposed to conductv similar courses in countries with a newv competition law in 2012-13.v Participants’ Profile: Senior and middlev level executives in marketing and otherv commercial functions- Develop understanding ofv competition law and itsv impact on/relationshipwith marketingv activities/decisionsv - Ability to identify anticompetitive conducts atv market place;The workshop enhancedv appreciation of Competitionv Law and the need for compliance in marketingv decision making and relatedv activities
4.Name: Consumers and Nationalv Competition Law in Zambiav Duration: July, 2012v Supported by: Competition andv Consumer Protection Commission, Zambiav Country: Zambiav Participants’ Profile: Officials fromv academic teaching and researchv institutions, professional bodies, CSOs andv the media To educate participants onv issues pertaining tov competition, some myths andv realities, hurdles to fairv competition and thev mechanism to safeguard and promote itEnhanced awarenessv amongst consumers on thev benefits of competition lawv and build their capacity onv how they can use it tov address their challenges
5.Name: Three events on “Developingv Awareness on Competition Issues inv Bangladesh”v Duration: July 01-04, 2012v Supported by: Bangladesh Investmentv Climate Fund (IFC, BICF)v Country: Bangladeshv Participants’ Profile: Representativesv from public and private sectors, academicv teaching and research institutions,v professional bodies, civil societyv organisations (CSOs) and the mediaEvolve better understandingv among policymakers onv elements of competitionv policy and law and facilitatev effective enforcement of thev Competition Law inv Bangladesh, which has justv adopted a new competitionv law.The interventions createdv awareness about competitionv issues among keyv stakeholders such asv parliamentarians, ministers,v civil servants & media inv Bangladesh to enhancev understanding onv competition issues and thev need for effectivev implementation of Competition Law
6.Name: Competition Law Workshop forv Public Sector Enterprisesv Duration: April 27, 2012, New Delhiv (India) and September 7, 2012, Chennaiv (India)v Supported by: Subscriptionv Countries: Indiav Participants’ Profile: Representativesv from public and private sectors, academicv teaching and research institutions,v professional bodies, civil societyv organisations (CSOs) and the media- Understanding ofv competition law and itsv impact on/relationshipv with public sectorv enterprises’v activities/decisionsv - Ability to identify anticompetitive conducts atv market place;v - Understanding ofv competition lawv compliant decisions,v andv - Preparedness inv responding to specificv competition issuesGreater awareness andv understanding among Publicv Sector Enterprises on howv competition law can work for their benefit
7.Name: Role of Trade Unions inv Competition Enforcementv Duration: February, 2012v Supported by: Fried rich Ebert Stiftungv (FES), Lusakav Country: Zambiav Participants’ Profile: Officials from thev major trade unions in the province such asv the Zambia Union of Industrial and Alliedv Workers.The purpose of this event wasv to sensitise trade unionsv about competition policy andv law as well as itsv enforcement modalities, as av way of building their capacityv to levels that would enablev them to meaningfullyv participate in competitionv enforcement in the country.Trade unions and CCPCv would try to explorev cooperation measures to tryv to balance their respectivev agenda of competitionv promotion and workers’v welfare
8.Name: Symposium on Trade in Primaryv Products and Competition Policyv Duration: September 22, 2011v Supported by: Politics, Economics andv Global Governance, The Europeanv Dimensions (PEGGED), Europeanv Commission European Research Area,v Centre for Economic Policy Researchv (CEPR)v Countries: Global Programme held inv Geneva, Switzerlandv Participant Profile: Experts in trade andv competition issues from different parts ofv the world representing multilateralv institutions, governments, academicv community and the civil societyTo enhance understandingv about the existing challengesv in the functioning of primaryv product markets so as tov evolve comprehensivev economic governance regimev to address anticompetitivev behaviour and other relatedv concerns- Provided greater clarity onv the functioning of primaryv product markets andv gain more understandingv of the prevailing marketv structure in order tov address issues relating tov market distortions andv their impact on consumerv welfarev - Outlined the role playedv by competition policy asv an institution andv competition agencies asv organisations in their respective contribution toward addressing anticompetitive practices that exist in primary product markets - Formulated effective policy responses at national as well as cross border level to address market distortions in primary product markets
9.Name: National Training Workshops on Competition Policy and Law Duration & Countries 1. June 29-July 01, 2010, Mali 2. April 27-29, 2010, Ghana 3. April 19-21, 2010, Togo 4. April 12-14, 2010, Nigeria 5. April 12-14, 2010, Burkina Faso 6. April 07-09, 2010, Senegal 7. April 06-07, 2010, The Gambia Supported by: Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Sweden; Department for International Department (DFID), and International Development Research Centre (IDRC) Countries: Burkina Faso, The Gambia, Ghana, Mali, Nigeria, Senegal, Togo Participants’ Profile: Group of multiple national stakeholder including - civil society, lawyers, academicians, business associations, policymakers, government departments, competition authority, etc.- Develop understanding of all facets of Competition Policy and Law amongst cross section of stakeholders -  Develop appreciation amongst participants of macro and micro level issues impacting Competition Policy & Law.The workshops enhanced the knowledge of participants on various aspects of competition policy and law through lectures, practical examples case studies and focused group discussions
10.Name: Workshop on Competition Policy & Law and Trade Remedial Measures Duration: February 3-4, 2010 Supported by: Parker Randall, subscribed Countries: Mauritius Participants’ Profile: Understand the role and linkages between trade and competition issuesEnhanced understanding regarding linkages between trade and competition policy with focus on anticompetitive practices and trade remedial measures.
11.Name: Regional Training Workshops on Competition Law Enforcement Duration & Countries 1. January 13-15, 2010 (Anglophone Countries) 2. December 16-18, 2009 (Francophone Countries) Supported by: Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Sweden; Department for International Department (DFID), and International Development Research Centre (IDRC) Countries: Benin, Burkina Faso, The Gambia, Ghana, Mali, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Senegal, Togo Participants’ Profile: Competition authorities, government agencies and select CSOsTo gain skills from the rich experience of specialists and take note of the process in which competition administration has progressed in select jurisdictionsGovernment departments, Competition Agencies, Sector Regulators and selected CSOs from select countries of West Africa learnt and sharpened their skills on various aspects of competition policy and law issues through lectures, real life experiences of resource persons, simulation exercises, case studies, group discussions etc.
12.Name: Semester courses on Capacity and Skills Development on Competition LawPolicy in Bangladesh (at select Universities in Dhaka, Bangladesh) Duration: 2009-2010 Supported by: International Finance Corporation-Bangladesh Investment Climate Fund (IFC, BICF) Country: Bangladesh Participants’ Profile: Officials in the public and private sectors, academic teaching and research institutions, professional bodies, CSOs and the media Institution and capacity building and skills development of officials in the public and private sectors, academic and research institutions, professional bodies, CSOs and the media Critical mass of practitioners was created within and outside the government with better knowledge and understanding of competition law and policy
13.Name: Training Programme for State Electricity Regulatory Commissions (SERC) Officials on Regulation, Competition and Consumer Protection Issues in the Electricity Sector in India Duration: May 18-21, 2009 Supported by: Forum of Regulators, Central Electricity Regulatory Commission Country: India Participant Profile: Officials of fifteen SERCs (state electricity regulatory commissions)The objective of the programme was to build the understanding and appreciation of the participants on issues relating to regulation, competition and consumer protection issues in the electricity sector in India and also impart knowledge on theories of economic regulation and its application in the electricity sector.Imparted knowledge to SERC officials on theories of economic regulation and its application in the electricity sector; and better understanding and appreciation of SERC officials on issues relating to regulation, competition and consumer protection in the Indian electricity sector.
14.Name: Training Workshop on Competition Law Enforcement for MauritiusDuration: January 18-22, 2009 Supported by: Competition Commission of Mauritius Country: Mauritius Participants’ Profile: Staff of Competition Authority, Mauritius- To develop analytical, investigative and administrative capacities of the participants (officials of the CCM) Understand the expected role of different agencies and groups in order to ensure fair trading, competitiveness of the markets and accelerate economic growthThe workshop sharpened the skills of participants on various aspects of competition policy and law through lectures, practical examples case studies and focused group discussions. Consequently the CCM has become very active in dealing with anticompetitive practices
15.Name: Workshop on Competition Enforcement for Ethiopia Duration: May 12-16, 2008 Supported by: Ministry of Trade & Industry, Ethiopia Country: Ethiopia Participant Profile: Ethiopian Trade Practice Investigation Commission, Addis Ababa University (AAU) Department of Economics, Parliamentarians, Ethiopian Consumer Protection Association- To develop analytical, investigative and administrative capacities of the participants (officials of the TPIC, Ethiopia) to effectively implement the Ethiopian Competition legislation - Understand the expected role of different agencies and groups in order to ensure fair trading, competitiveness of the markets and accelerate economic growth The workshop enhanced the knowledge of participants on various aspects of competition policy and law and effective way of enforcement of Competition Law As a result of this and other interventions Ethiopia has drafted and adopted a modern competition law
16.Name: National Training Workshops on Competition Policy and Law Administration Duration & Countries 1. 25-27 July 2007, Botswana 2. 10-12 October 2007, Ethiopia 3. 29-31 August 2007, Malawi 4. 8-10 August 2007, Mauritius 5. 17-19 July 2007, Mozambique 6. 31 July to 2 August 2007, Namibia 7. 3-5 October 2007, Uganda Supported by: Department for International Department (DFID) and Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (NORAD), Norway Countries: Eastern & Southern Africa Participants’ Profile: CSOs, Competition authorities, government agencies and Business OrganisationsTo raise the level of understanding not only of the government representatives, but also other stakeholders (especially civil society and business organisations) to complement the efforts made by the government (line ministry or the competition authority) to ope-rationalise national competition regimes.The workshop enhanced the knowledge of participants on various aspects of competition policy and law and the need for effective implementation of Competition Law among policymakers, media, etc. Consequent to these interventions all the countries, except Uganda have developed effective competition regimes. In Uganda, the country has started competition assessment of all policies and laws, which will lead to a competition policy of which a competition law will be a part.
17.Name: Africa Regional Training Workshop on Competition Policy and Law Administration Duration: February 15-17, 2007, Pretoria, South Africa Supported by: Department for International Department (DFID) and Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (NORAD), Norway Countries: Sub-Saharan Africa Participants’ Profile: Competition authorities, government agencies and select CSOsTo understand the expected role of different agencies and groups in order to ensure effective enforcement of competition regimes in specific market and accelerate the process of economic growthGovernment departments, Competition Agencies, Sector Regulators and selected CSOs from SubSaharan Africa learnt and sharpened their skills on various aspects of competition policy and law issues and developed greater understanding of role of Competition Law Regime.
18.Name: Training Workshop on Competition Policy and Law Duration: June 29 – July 01, 2006 Supported by: Foundation for Effective Markets and Governance (FEMAG), Australia, Board of Trade of Thailand (BOT) and Joint Foreign Chambers of Commerce in Thailand (JFCCT) Countries: Across the world (India, Bangladesh, Kenya, Vietnam, Thailand, Netherlands, USA, and Malaysia) Participants’ Profile: Representatives of the Competition Authority, Government, multinational corporations, civil society organisations, law firms and trade associations- Develop analytical capacities to comprehend Competition Law related issues - Develop an understanding on compliance and procedural issues - Understand the expected role of different stakeholders and groups in order to ensure fair competitiveness of markets and to accelerate economic growthThe workshop sharpened the skills of participants on various aspects of competition policy and law through lectures, practical examples case studies and focused group discussions. Alas due to political economy problems, Thai competition law has not been enforced properly.
19. Name: Training Course: Skills for Cartel Investigation for Vietnamese Competition officials Duration: May 19-20, 2006 Supported by: State Secretariat for Economic Affairs, Switzerland (SECO), the Swiss Competition Commission (COMCO) and the Department for International Development (DFID), UK. Country: Vietnam Participants’ Profile: Competition authorities, government agencies and select CSOs- To raise the level of understanding of Cartel investigation and its perspective and linkages with the industry and the economy - Understand the expected role of different stake holders and groups in order to ensure competitiveness of the markets and accelerate economic growthEnhanced the skills of competition authority officials on issues pertaining to cartel investigation and its perspective with the industry and the economy
20.Name: Workshop on Competition Policy & Consumer Rights for Consumer Leaders Duration: April 16-17, 2006, Bangladesh Supported by: State Secretariat for Economic Affairs, Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Switzerland (SECO), the Swiss Competition Commission (COMCO) and the Department for International Development (DFID), UK. Country: Bangladesh Participants’ Profile: Consumer activists, government officials and CSOsTo build the understanding and appreciation of the consumer leaders on issues relating to competition policy and law and also impart knowledge of why it’s necessary for better economyEnhanced the skills of consumer activists on issues pertaining to competition policy and law and how it is beneficial for a consumer.
21.Name: Workshop on Competition Policy & Law for Journalists Duration: April 13 & 15, 2006 (Bangladesh) April 27 & 28, 2006 (Vietnam) Supported by: State Secretariat for Economic Affairs, Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Switzerland (SECO), the Swiss Competition Commission (COMCO) and the Department for International Development (DFID), UK. Countries: Bangladesh, Vietnam Participants’ Profile: Journalists from printed and electronic mediaTo build the understanding and appreciation of the journalists on issues relating to competition policy and law and also impart knowledge its application in the economy Imparted knowledge to journalists on various aspects of competition policy and law issues which helped them to cover the issues in a better manner.
22.Name: Training Workshop for Trade Practice Investigation Commission (Ethiopia) Duration: March 29-30, 2006, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Supported by: Department for International Department (DFID) and Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (NORAD), Norway Country: Ethiopia Participants’ Profile: Staff of Ethiopian Competition Authority – Trade Practices Investigation Commission, other related government departments and agencies, consumer activists- Develop analytical capacities to comprehend competition policy and law issues, their perspectives and linkage with the industry and the economy. - Understand the expected role of different stakeholders and groups in order to ensure fair competitiveness of the markets and to accelerate economic growthEnhanced the understanding of issues pertaining to competition policy and law and its implementation through experience from other developing country competition authorities keeping in view with the structure of competition law in Ethiopia
23.Name: International Training Seminar on Competition Policy and Law Duration: March 20-24, 2006 Supported by: Subscription Country: Hosted in India Participants’ Profile: Industry, NGOs, Business Chambers, Media, Academics and Government Agencies from India, Singapore, Thailand, Mauritius, Vietnam, Cambodia, Oman- Build capacity to comprehend competition policy and law issues, their perspective and linkages with the industry and the economy - Develop understanding on compliance issues related to competition law among businessesThe workshop provided understanding of various aspects of competition policy and law and its impacts on decision making process and activities.
24.Name: National Training Workshops on Competition Law Implementation in CLV countries Duration & Countries 1. March 20, 2006, Vietnam 2. March 10, 2006, Cambodia 3. March 7 -8 2006, Lao PDR Supported by: State Secretariat for Economic Affairs, Switzerland (SECO), the Swiss Competition Commission (COMCO) and the Department for International Development (DFID), UK. Countries: Cambodia, Lao PDR and Vietnam Participants’ Profile: Industry, NGOs, Business Chambers, Media, Academics and Government Agencies- Develop analytical capacities to comprehend competition policy and law issues, their perspective and linkages with the industry and the economy - Develop understanding on compliance issues related to competition law among businesses - Understand the expected role of different stake holders and groups in order to ensure competitiveness of the markets and accelerate economic growthTraining enhanced the understanding of various aspects of competition policy and law issues and developed greater understanding of role of different agencies and groups in order to ensure effective enforcement of competition regimes.
25.Name: Training Workshops on Abuse of Dominance for Cambodia, Lao PDR and Vietnam (CLV) competition authorities Duration: January 12 - 13, 2006 Supported by: State Secretariat for Economic Affairs, Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Switzerland (SECO), the Swiss Competition Commission (COMCO) and the Department for International Development (DFID), UK. Countries: Cambodia, Lao PDR and Vietnam Participants’ Profile: Competition Authority and Government Officials- Develop analytical capacities to Abuse of Dominance issue and its perspective and linkages with the industry and the economy - Understand the expected role of different stake holders and groups in order to ensure competitiveness of the markets and accelerate economic growthEnhanced the skills of competition authority officials on issues pertaining to Abuse of Dominance and its impact on the market.
26.Name: Training Workshop on M&As Evaluation Skills For Vietnamese Competition Authority Officials Duration: August 13 - 14, 2005 Supported by: State Secretariat for Economic Affairs, Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Switzerland (SECO), the Swiss Competition Commission (COMCO) and the Department for International Development (DFID), UK. Country: Vietnam Participants’ Profile: Competition Authority OfficialsDevelop capacities to comprehend competition policy and law issues particularly Merger & Acquisitions (M&As) EvaluationEnhanced the skills and knowledge of competition Authority officials on M&As evaluation, which helped them in preparing investigative plan, coordination with other competition authorities in other countries.