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Today, together with Jasminka Pecotic Kaufman, we discussed the enforcement against trade and professional associations in Central-Eastern Europe. Interesting debate about a competition culture in the region, the importance of post-socialist legacy, the impact of the EU integration and the challenges for the future. One of my take-aways from the discussion is that Europe can learn lessons from #GlobalSouth countries, in this particular case from the Kenayan special compliance program addressed to trade associations. Grazie a Teresa Oriani and Nicolas Petit for hosting us. Our working paper forthcoming in the Review of Industrial Organization is available here: https://lnkd.in/d_g-Wk-d #competitionlaw #antitrust #trade #eu #Europe Russell Pittman Sara Guidi Jeremiah Nyambinya, PMP®,

The transformative power of friendly collaboration Will promote the strengthening of relations between the private and public sectors in Africa This will improve intra-African trade and lead to rapid growth.

Do you know that your business has been developing #intellectualassets that need to be protected? Do you know that your business could benefit immensely if these #intellectualassets are protected? Do you know your business can attract #investments and stay #competitive based on the #Intellectualassets you have protected? Join Dode Seidu , our CEO as we delve into the various Intellectual assets your business has and how to protect them while engaging in International trade. When? 9th May 2024 Where: Online https://lnkd.in/g3fxsJ8j What Time: 10:00am GMT This event is by courtesy of West Africa Competitiveness Programme (WACOMP)-Ghana

INSIGHTS | Last month (3 June 2024), South Africa's then Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition published Draft Vertical Restraints Regulations in relation to section 5 of the Competition Act for public comment. It seems these draft regulations are partly an attempt to regulate particular kinds of restrictions which have been identified by the The Competition Commission South Africa as problematic in its market inquires to date. In this article #CompetitionLaw partners, Heather Irvine and Judd Lurie, discuss how this could be a signal of a shift towards more regulation. Read more below.

I will be speaking with seasoned experts on the pressing issue of the effect of recent export policies. Register and connect live!

Central to the programme's objectives are the #CustomsUnion and #CommonMarket Protocols. These regional legal frameworks are designed to facilitate the free movement of goods, services, capital, and people across borders. By reducing trade barriers and enhancing regulatory alignment, the EU-EAC Core Programme aims to create an integrated market that boosts intra-regional trade and attracts foreign investment. Together, let us ease the free movement of goods, services, capital, and people across borders. #EUCORE #EACFuture #RegionalGrowth #EconomicIntegration #EastAfricaRising #TradeAndDevelopment #SMEEmpowerment #InfrastructureInnovation #InclusiveGrowth European Union GOPA Worldwide Consultants East African Community East African Business Council

The East African Community is making gains in intra- EAC trade as more countries join the bloc, making it the most integrated economic block in Africa. However, political conflicts between member states, trade disputes and protectionism tendencies may stand in the bloc’s way of achieving even more economic gains. I spoke to Denis KARERA, Vice Chair of East Africa Business Council to shed more light on this

The long-awaited Digital Trade Protocol for the African Continental Free Trade Area was finally adopted by the African Union earlier this year. This is a game-changer for intra-African commerce, but what does it really mean? Senior Consultant Amaka Yvonne Onyemenam delves deeper into the protocol's implications, its impact on businesses, and the remaining steps towards full implementation. #AfricanFutures #DigitalTrade #Innovation #DigitalEconomy #AfCFTA Cc African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat, Wamkele Mene, Olusegun Awolowo, Dr. Mabel-Aderonke B. MBA, DBA, Ify Ogo, PhD, Tsotetsi Makong

Very good exchange with Member States and the European Commission at the CODEV-PI WP meeting 4 March on a more effective EU trade and investment policy towards Africa: - modernising Economic Partnership Agreements and Association Agreements to cover services and adapt existing rules to sustainability requirements - support the Africa Continental Free Trade Agreement to foster market integration and attract new investments - promote cumulation of origin to enhance trade opportunities and better integrate Africa within global value chains - promote strong civil society actors locally including private sector

What does Xi's latest speech on anti-corruption mean for firms, investors, and policymakers? Subscribe to the weekly "China 5" newsletter from Asia Society for sharp and short takes on Chinese politics, economy & foreign policy: Xi’s Anti-Corruption Campaign is Here to Stay What Happened: On Monday, Xi Jinping gave a speech at the Third Plenum of the Communist Party’s Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI), the powerful body responsible for enforcing his continuing campaign against corruption. Between the Lines: Last year saw a record number of corruption investigations of central leaders, but this year Xi highlighted corruption by grassroots officials that affects ordinary people, reflecting Beijing’s rising sensitivity to managing the social fallout of slowing growth. The Bigger Picture: Xi is only intensifying his long-running focus on anti-corruption, which he describes as a “self-revolution” representing his contribution to resolving the Party’s existential dilemma of “successfully escaping the historical cycles of order then chaos, and prosperity then decline.” Why it Matters: Xi’s speech signaled anti-corruption priorities this year that could negatively impact firms and investors involved in targeted sectors. Xi said the Party will focus on corruption in finance, state-owned enterprises, energy, pharmaceuticals, and infrastructure projects. More generally, he flagged “the severe punishment of corruption related to collusion between politics and business” as the new “top priority” for anti-corruption. The possibility of sudden political crackdowns on businesses may help to address corruption but will continue to affect business confidence and generate market volatility. https://lnkd.in/eH_4F7g4