Training in Competition Law, Policy to commence

The consulting firm Equinoccio has been contracted to execute Level 1 Training on Competition Law and Policy and has selected experts from the CARICOM Competition Commission (CCC) to conduct Level 1 Training in Competition Law and Policy in St Vincent and the Grenadines. The delivery of this training is consistent with the function of the CCC under Article 173.2 (f) and (g) of the Revised Treaty of Chaguaramas.{{more}}

The objective of the training session is to:

o To raise knowledge and awareness of Competition Law and Policy in the CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME) and the CARIFORUM-EU Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA).

Competition Law and Policy, as outlined in Chapter 8 of the Revised Treaty of Chaguaramas, plays a critical role in the development and establishment of open and competitive markets for entrepreneurs and established businesses in the CSME. It is also an important component of the CARIFORUM-EU EPA, from which CSME companies and professionals are seeking to benefit.

The participants targetted for this training include: the business community, Bar Association, consumer NGO groups, sector regulators, the general public and public sector entities.

The one-day Level 1 training session is scheduled for 20th April, 2016, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ conference room.