Competition Reforms as a tool for Public Welfare
Session III | 0900 to 1100hrs | 13 December 2015
Competition reforms as a component of sectoral/economic reforms to enable DC consumers and producers derive benefits from key sectors
Considerable evidence has now been gathered by various scholars, institutions, practitioners and advocates of competition reforms to explain how fair competition in sectors can help consumers and small producers, particularly in developing (and least developed) countries. In this session case studies covering key sectors are expected to help competition reforms to be better linked with goals of sustainable development and inclusive growth. Case studies from sectors like staple food, transportation, pharmaceuticals, telecom, water, energy, education, etc. would be encouraged.
Presentations
Regulations and Private Sector Development in the Grain Market Operations of India
– Surajit Deb, University of Delhi, India
Role of Government in promoting Sustainable economic growth through competition reforms
– Frederick Ringo, Fair Competition Commission, Tanzania
Two-sided market and their impact on economy
– Vardharajan Sridhar, International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore, India
Pro-competitive reforms in Ghana’s transport sector and implications on operators and users
– Paulina Agyekum, Ablin Consult, Ghana
Discussants
John Davies, OECD, France
Anthony Abad, TradeAdvisers, The Philippines
George K Lipimile, COMESA Competition Commission, Malawi
Chair
Dupe C Atoki, Consumer Protection Council, Nigeria