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2-6 OCTOBER 2023THE RAVENALA ATTITUDE HOTEL
TURTLE BAY, BALACLAVA, MAURITIUS
The Competition Commission of Mauritius and the University of Johannesburg’s (UJ) Centre for Competition, Regulation and Economic Development are honoured to host the 8th Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) week in person at The Ravenala Hotel, Balaclava, Mauritius. ACER provides a valuable platform for competition authorities and regulators to share knowledge, keep abreast of key developments across the region, and build networks for collaboration between agencies. ACER week combines targeted professional training programmes from 2 – 4 October 2023, and a conference on 5 and 6 October 2023.
ACER Week targeted professional training programmes (PTPs) are designed to capacitate professionals in the immediate and wider competition and regulation community – competition attorneys and economists, mergers & acquisitions specialists, consultants who focus on cross-border trade agreements and regulations, academics and policy makers engaged in teaching and advancing regulatory frameworks and development policy. We are pleased to introduce a brand new offering this year, targeted exclusively at decision makers and adjudicators in African competition tribunals and judiciaries, delivered by judges and (current and former) tribunal members.
The follow PTPs are on offer this year:
The conference seeks to address issues of direct interest to competition authorities, economic regulators and industrial development practitioners in Africa. The key themes for this year’s conference are:
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Competition law and policy in responding to economic shocks and recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic, such as in food and other essential products;
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Competition law and policy in light of regional and continental integration (including competition issues in cross-border markets, collusion and merger evaluation, competition and the AfCFTA);
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Developments in digital markets and the relevance for African markets;
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The development of competition authorities in Africa and practical challenges in building competition regimes;
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Alternative enforcement and competition tools including market inquiries/studies and impact assessments.
Please note that ACER will be held in person and with the working language being English.
The Conference programme is available here.
Please complete the online booking form or manual booking form and send to cheryl-lyns@uj.ac.za.
General ACER queries can be directed to Cheryl-Lyn Selman at cheryl-lyns@uj.ac.za
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Armoogum, K.P. (5 and 6 October 2023). Competition policy responses to COVID-19 in Africa. 8th Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) 2023 Conference, Turtle Bay, Balaclava, Mauritius.
Bietti, E., Bostoen, F., and Mwangi, J. (5 and 6 October 2023). Shades of Technology Decentralization: From the EU Digital Markets Act to Substantive Fairness in African Digital Markets. 8th Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) 2023 Conference, Turtle Bay, Balaclava, Mauritius.
Chiluba, M. (5 and 6 October 2023). The Development of Competition Authorities in Africa and Practical Challenges in Building Competition Regimes. 8th Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) 2023 Conference, Turtle Bay, Balaclava, Mauritius.
Das Nair, R. (5 and 6 October 2023). ‘Supermarketisation’ of African Food Systems: Implications and Responses. 8th Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) 2023 Conference, Turtle Bay, Balaclava, Mauritius.
Felet, A. and Faarez Gamieldien, F. (5 and 6 October 2023). Achieving competitive outcomes in the South African electricity market. 8th Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) 2023 Conference, Turtle Bay, Balaclava, Mauritius.
Gaetsewe, B. (5 and 6 October 2023). The costs of failing to allocate high demand spectrum on the broadband data market in South Africa. 8th Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) 2023 Conference, Turtle Bay, Balaclava, Mauritius.
Grzybowski, L., Lindlacher, V. and Mothobi, O. (5 and 6 October 2023). Interoperability between mobile money agents and choice of network operators: the case of Tanzania. 8th Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) 2023 Conference, Turtle Bay, Balaclava, Mauritius.
Gumede, S. (5 and 6 October 2023). A Revised Evidentiary Standard of Proof for Digital Markets. 8th Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) 2023 Conference, Turtle Bay, Balaclava, Mauritius.
Klaaren, J., Moothoo Padayachie, K. and Shedi, O. (5 and 6 October 2023). The impact of competition law remedies on public interest. 8th Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) 2023 Conference, Turtle Bay, Balaclava, Mauritius.
Lesofe, I and Tetani, S. (5 and 6 October 2023). Using market inquiries: A sharper tool for competition authorities?. 8th Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) 2023 Conference, Turtle Bay, Balaclava, Mauritius.
Mwasaru, T. (5 and 6 October 2023). Developments in digital markets and the relevance for African markets. 8th Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) 2023 Conference, Turtle Bay, Balaclava, Mauritius.
Oxenham, J., Currie, M.J. and Eveleigh, J. (5 and 6 October 2023). Assessing the state of play of digital markets within the African context. 8th Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) 2023 Conference, Turtle Bay, Balaclava, Mauritius.
2022
Aproskie, J. and Bleazard, T. (15 and 16 September 2022). The potential for a broader application of the substantial lessening of competition (SLC) standard: A South African perspective. 7th Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) 2022 Conference, Senga Bay, Malawi.
Baulch, B., Kok, S.K. and Jolex, A. (15 and 16 September 2022). A New Approach to Monitoring Farmer Prices: Method and an application to a low-income African country. 7th Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) 2022 Conference, Senga Bay, Malawi.
Booluck, S. (15 and 16 September 2022). Assessing the merger control provisions of the COMESA competition regulations of 2004: time for an overhaul? 7th Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) 2022 Conference, Senga Bay, Malawi.
Bundhun, S.D. (15 and 16 September 2022). Climate protection and sustainability considerations in merger review. 7th Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) 2022 Conference, Senga Bay, Malawi.
Competition and Fair Trading Commission (CFTC). (15 and 16 September 2022). Assessing the efficiency, competitiveness, and effectiveness of digital markets in Malawi. 7th Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) 2022 Conference, Senga Bay, Malawi.
Competition and Fair Trading Commission (CFTC). (15 and 16 September 2022). Evaluation of mergers assessment and impact in Malawi- the case of Toyota-CFAO merger and MSB-FDH merger. 7th Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) 2022 Conference, Senga Bay, Malawi.
Friday, M. (15 and 16 September 2022). The law and economics of potential competition in digital markets: case studies in online intermediation platforms. 7th Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) 2022 Conference, Senga Bay, Malawi.
Gumede, S. and Manenzhe, P. (15 and 16 September 2022). Competition regulation for digital markets in Africa: lessons from South Africa. 7th Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) 2022 Conference, Senga Bay, Malawi.
Jere, L. (15 and 16 September 2022). The merger authorization criteria in Malawi: an examination of the effect of consumer welfare considerations. 7th Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) 2022 Conference, Senga Bay, Malawi.
Kigwiru. V.K. (15 and 16 September 2022). COMESA Competition Commission agenda setting power in COMESA and COMESA member state’s competition policy legislative processes. 7th Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) 2022 Conference, Senga Bay, Malawi.
Mahlathi, Y. (15 and 16 September 2022). An assessment of the tests for excessive pricing and amendments to the Competition Act. 7th Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) 2022 Conference, Senga Bay, Malawi.
Malie. M. (15 and 16 September 2022). An assessment of the responsiveness of share prices to cartel interventions by South African competition authorities. 7th Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) 2022 Conference, Senga Bay, Malawi.
Mbvundula, L. (15 and 16 September 2022). Cartel regulation in developing countries: a comparative analysis of competition regimes in Malawi and South Africa. 7th Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) 2022 Conference, Senga Bay, Malawi.
Mdala, S.C. (15 and 16 September 2022). Competition policy options for the African Continental Free Trade Area. 7th Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) 2022 Conference, Senga Bay, Malawi.
Motaung, R.K. (15 and 16 September 2022). The impact of entry on competition in the South African mobile data market: a case study on rain mobile. 7th Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) 2022 Conference, Senga Bay, Malawi.
Msimango, N. and Orffer, C. (15 and 16 September 2022). Analysing South Africa’s energy policy and regulatory reform: the case for promoting climate and competition considerations in policy formulation. 7th Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) 2022 Conference, Senga Bay, Malawi.
Ncube, S. (15 and 16 September 2022). Competition and regulation issues in the mobile banking industry in Zimbabwe. 7th Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) 2022 Conference, Senga Bay, Malawi.
Njako, P. (15 and 16 September 2022). New thinking in competition regulation: adjusting law and enforcement to address the challenges of African markets. 7th Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) 2022 Conference, Senga Bay, Malawi.
Oxenham, J., Currie M.J. and Eveleigh, J. (15 and 16 September 2022). “Buyer Power” in emerging markets – economic or consumer protection driven. 7th Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) 2022 Conference, Senga Bay, Malawi.
Panjwani , A. (15 and 16 September 2022). The development of a competition framework for the success of the AfCFTA: previous attempts within regional blocs and lessons to be learnt from Europe and Asia. 7th Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) 2022 Conference, Senga Bay, Malawi.
Robb, G. (15 and 16 September 2022). Developing thinking in merger assessment: reflections from recent UK experience. 7th Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) 2022 Conference, Senga Bay, Malawi.
Sokapase, Z. (15 and 16 September 2022). Market power and price discrimination in the market for the trading of piped gas in South Africa. 7th Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) 2022 Conference, Senga Bay, Malawi.
Thomi, J. (15 and 16 September 2022). Competition and regulation of online shopping platforms in Kenya. 7th Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) 2022 Conference, Senga Bay, Malawi.
2018
Armoogum, P. (19 and 20 July 2018). Assessing the effectiveness of a regional competition regime in the Southern African region. 4th Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) 2018 Conference, IDC, Sandton.
Bagopi, E. (19 and 20 July 2018). An Inquiry into Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG). The case of Botswana. 4th Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) 2018 Conference, IDC, Sandton.
Barnes, J., Black, A. & Monaco, L. (19 and 20 July 2018). State – business bargaining, localisation and supply chain development in the South African auto industry. 4th Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) 2018 Conference, IDC, Sandton.
Du Plesis, L. (19 and 20 July 2018). Structural requirements for the successful deregulation of gas energy prices in South Africa. 4th Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) 2018 Conference, IDC, Sandton.
Gotora, S. and Sebalo, M. (19 and 20 July 2018). Guidelines for prudency assessment. 4th Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) 2018 Conference, IDC, Sandton.
Hawthorne, R. and Grzybowski, L. (19 and 20 July 2018). Benefits from competition in a high-inequality economy: The case of mobile telephony in South Africa. 4th Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) 2018 Conference, IDC, Sandton.
Kairi, T. (19 and 20 July 2018). Regional cartel enforcement – a cartel in South Africa is still a cartel in the region? 4th Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) 2018 Conference, IDC, Sandton.
Kaziboni, L. and Rustomjee, Z. (19 and 20 July 2018). Constraints to developing a competitive machinery and equipment industry. 4th Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) 2018 Conference, IDC, Sandton.
Knight, S. and Mahlalela, N. (19 and 20 July 2018). Seven key considerations for South Africa as more Renewable Energy is added to the energy mix. 4th Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) 2018 Conference, IDC, Sandton.
Kolobe, T. and Anderson, P. (19 and 20 July 2018). Asleep with the lights on: Missed opportunities and the need to restructure the electricity supply industry. 4th Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) 2018 Conference, IDC, Sandton.
Labson, S. (19 and 20 July 2018). Prudent and efficient costs: Standards for regulation decision making. 4th Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) 2018 Conference, IDC, Sandton.
Mburu, R. (19 and 20 July 2018). The contemporary regulatory challenges for telecoms, and transition to smart cities and a digital economy. 4th Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) 2018 Conference, IDC, Sandton.
Memela, S. (19 and 20 July 2018). Radical economic transformation through transformative competition law and policy. 4th Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) 2018 Conference, IDC, Sandton.
Mtombeni, S. and Sekgobela, T. (19 and 20 July 2018). Competing on whose merits? 4th Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) 2018 Conference, IDC, Sandton.
Mutsau, I. (19 and 20 July 2018). A Comparative Analysis of International Gas Prices against the South African Gas Energy Price (2012 -2016). 4th Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) 2018 Conference, IDC, Sandton.
Okanga, A. and Melly, L. (19 and 20 July 2018). Competition and regional integration Zdeveloping an effective regime for assessing regional mergers and prosecuting cross-border cartels. 4th Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) 2018 Conference, IDC, Sandton.
Paelo, A. (19 and 20 July 2018). Mobile money in perspective: Contrasting experiences in South Africa and Kenya. 4th Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) 2018 Conference, IDC, Sandton.
Paelo, A., Robb, G. and Vilakazi, T. (19 and 20 July 2018). Pioneer Pannar merger impact assessment. 4th Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) 2018 Conference, IDC, Sandton.
Patel, A. (19 and 20 July 2018). Social regulation and Labour in 4th Industrial revolution and platform economy. 4th Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) 2018 Conference, IDC, Sandton.
Phaladi, L. (19 and 20 July 2018). Equality, rights and participation in a “competitive” South Africa. 4th Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) 2018 Conference, IDC, Sandton.
Reddy, L. and Thosago, M.O. (19 and 20 July 2018). Industrial incentive programs and competition policy: friends or foes? Evidence from South Africa. 4th Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) 2018 Conference, IDC, Sandton.
Ruplal, P. and Abrahams, L. (19 and 20 July 2018). An Innovative Approach to the Regulation of Equipment Authorisation in Developing Countries (South Africa). 4th Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) 2018 Conference, IDC, Sandton.
Shanapinda, S. (19 and 20 July 2018). OTT Wars in South Africa: The privacy and cybersecurity regulatory asymmetry and how it complicates advancing the digital economy fairly- A theoretical perspective. 4th Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) 2018 Conference, IDC, Sandton.
Sithole, A., Nenzhelele, F., Xolo, S., Ngwasheng, E. and Harrison, F. (19 and 20 July 2018). The evolution of economic regulation in South Africa: a review of institutional design, regulatory governance, policy and tools within the energy sector. 4th Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) 2018 Conference, IDC, Sandton.
Sutherland, E. (19 and 20 July 2018). Trends in regulating the global digital economy. 4th Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) 2018 Conference, IDC, Sandton.
Sutherland, P.J. (19 and 20 July 2018) Inquiries about market inquiries. 4th Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) 2018 Conference, IDC, Sandton.
Truen, S. (19 and 20 July 2018). Regulatory independence choices in the regulatory design phase. 4th Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) 2018 Conference, IDC, Sandton.
Untiedt, M.P. (19 and 20 July 2018). The liquefied petroleum gas market inquiry (2014) is the recommendations realistic or overloaded expectations? 4th Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) 2018 Conference, IDC, Sandton.
2017
CONFERENCE PAPERS
Anderson, P., Lishman, D. and Dumakude, N. Planning a country’s energy infrastructure: an assessment of key debates emerging in South Africa. 3rd Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) 2017 Conference, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Bardien, G. and Roberts, S. (14 and 15 July 2017). The interplay between industrial policy, firm strategy and market power: reflecting on more than a decade of inquiry. 3rd Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) 2017 Conference, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Bosiu, T., Chin’anga, F. Mondliwa, P. and Phiri, M. (14 and 15 July 2017). Growth and development in the cosmetics, soaps and detergents regional value chains: South Africa and Zambia. 3rd Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) 2017 Conference, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Burke, M., Paremoer, T., Vilakazi, T. and Zengeni, Z. (14 and 15 July 2017). Building institutions for competition enforcement and regional integration in Southern Africa. 3rd Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) 2017 Conference, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Chimbaka, B. Establishment Of An Independent System Operator For Enhanced Competition: Zambia’s Case. 3rd Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) 2017 Conference, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Chisoro, S., Jahari, C., Kilama, B. and Paremoer, T. (14 and 15 July 2017). Regional industrialisation and the development of agro-processing value chains in Tanzania and South Africa. 3rd Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) 2017 Conference, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
das Nair, R., Nkhonjera, M. and Ziba, F. (14 and 15 July 2017). Growth and Development in the Sugar to Confectionery Value Chain in Zambia and South Africa. 3rd Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) 2017 Conference, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Goga, S. (14 and 15 July 2017). Challenges and methodologies for screening for cross-border cartels. 3rd Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) 2017 Conference, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Goliger, A. and Cassim, A. (14 and 15 July 2017). Tipping Points: The Impacts of Rising Electricity Tariffs on Households and Household Electricity Demand. 3rd Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) 2017 Conference, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Knight, S. and Mahlalela, N. How rooftop PV can extend access to energy for households across SADC. 3rd Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) 2017 Conference, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Mabuza, P. (14 and 15 July 2017). Is the Public Private Partnership Model The Right Vehicle for Public Infrastructure Delivery in Developing Countries: An Analysis of International Experience. 3rd Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) 2017 Conference, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Montmasson-Clair, G. and Bhavna, D. Regional Integration in Southern Africa: A Platform for Electricity Sustainability. 3rd Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) 2017 Conference, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Mothobi, O. (14 and 15 July 2017). The Impact of Telecommunication Regulatory Policy on Mobile Retail Price in Sub-Saharan Africa Countries. 3rd Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) 2017 Conference, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Nguruse, G. (14 and 15 July 2017) Competition concerns in the steel market in Tanzania. 3rd Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) 2017 Conference, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Paelo, A. (14 and 15 July 2017). Regulating for the growth of financial services – case study of mobile money. 3rd Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) 2017 Conference, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Potelwa, X.Y. and Phaleng, L. (14 and 15 July 2017). The evaluation of the regional value chain: the case of livestock sector in Southern African countries. 3rd Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) 2017 Conference, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Robb, G. (14 and 15 July 2017). Spectrum policy for competition and development: a comparative study of approaches and outcomes in Africa. 3rd Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) 2017 Conference, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Tausha, I. and Zengeni, T. (14 and 15 July 2017). Promoting Inclusive Growth through Competition Regulation: The case of Tobacco, Cotton and Cattle Marketing in Zimbabwe. 3rd Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) 2017 Conference, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
Andreoni, A. (14 and 15 July 2017). The trajectories and challenges of industrialisation in Tanzania: Evidence from firms. 3rd Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) 2017 Conference, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Bardien, G., Phele, T. and Roberts, S. (14 and 15 July 2017). Interplay between industrial policy, firm strategy and market power: metals industries in South Africa. 3rd Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) 2017 Conference, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Bosiu, T., Mondliwa, P., Chin’anga, F. and Phiri, M. (14 and 15 July 2017). Growth and Development in the Cosmetics, Soaps and Detergents Regional Value Chains: Zambia and South Africa. 3rd Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) 2017 Conference, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Burke, M., Paremoer, T., Vilakazi, T. and Zengeni, Z. (14 and 15 July 2017). Building institutions for competition enforcement and regional integration in Southern Africa. 3rd Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) 2017 Conference, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Chimbaka, B. (14 and 15 July 2017). Establishment of the independent system operator for enhanced competition: Zambia’s case. 3rd Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) 2017 Conference, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Chinoda, D. (14 and 15 July 2017). The interface between industrial development, inclusive growth, and competition. 3rd Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) 2017 Conference, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Chisoro, S. (14 and 15 July 2017). Regional industrialisation and the development of agro-processing value chains in Tanzania and South Africa: Oilseeds-to-edible oils. 3rd Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) 2017 Conference, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Fox, E. (14 and 15 July 2017). Competition Law: Developing countries and the world. 3rd Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) 2017 Conference, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Goliger, A. (14 and 15 July 2017). The Impacts of Rising Electricity Tariffs on Households and Household Electricity Demand. 3rd Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) 2017 Conference, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Kaira, T. (14 and 15 July 2017). Challenges of competition authorities in small countries with large neighbours for successful regional enforcement. 3rd Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) 2017 Conference, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Klaaren, J. (14 and 15 July 2017). Principles for Statutory Interpretation relating to efficiency and prudence in the energy sector. 3rd Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) 2017 Conference, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Knight, S. and Mahlalela, N. (14 and 15 July 2017). How rooftop PV can enhance energy security for households across SADC. 3rd Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) 2017 Conference, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Lishman, D., Anderson, P. and Nxumalo, D. (14 and 15 July 2017). Planning a country’s energy infrastructure: an assessment of key debates emerging in South Africa. 3rd Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) 2017 Conference, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Mabuza, P. (14 and 15 July 2017). Is the public private partnership model the right vehicle for public infrastructure delivery in developing countries: An analysis of international experience? 3rd Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) 2017 Conference, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Montmasson-Clair, G. and Deonarian, B. (14 and 15 July 2017). Regional Integration in Southern Africa: A Platform for Electricity Sustainability. 3rd Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) 2017 Conference, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Mothobi, O. (14 and 15 July 2017). The Impact of Telecommunication Regulatory Policy on Mobile Retail Price in Sub-Saharan African Countries. 3rd Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) 2017 Conference, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Mukoronia, L. (14 and 15 July 2017). The Roadmap for EAC Merger Review. 3rd Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) 2017 Conference, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Mwamba, F. (14 and 15 July 2017). Competition and Regional Integration, With Focus on Developing an Effective Regime for Assessing Regional Mergers and Prosecuting Cross-Border Cartels. 3rd Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) 2017 Conference, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Nguruse, G. (14 and 15 July 2017). Competition Concerns in the Steel Market in Tanzania. 3rd Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) 2017 Conference, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Paelo, A. (14 and 15 July 2017). A Comparison of the Mobile Financial Services Sector in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. 3rd Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) 2017 Conference, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Potelwa, X.Y. and Phaleng, L. (14 and 15 July 2017). The evaluation of the regional value chain: the case of livestock sector in Southern African countries. 3rd Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) 2017 Conference, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Robb, G. (14 and 15 July 2017). Spectrum policy for competition and development: a comparative study of approaches and outcomes in Africa. 3rd Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) 2017 Conference, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Tausha, I. (14 and 15 July 2017). Promoting Inclusive Growth through Competition Regulation: The case of Tobacco, Cotton and Cattle Marketing in Zimbabwe. 3rd Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) 2017 Conference, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Teljeur, E. (14 and 15 July 2017). Cross-border economic regulation – issues and challenges ‘stronger together’ or ‘build a wall’? 3rd Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) 2017 Conference, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Wangwe, S. (14 and 15 July 2017). Working to Link Competition Policy and Industrial Policy in Tanzania. 3rd Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) 2017 Conference, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Ziba, F., das Nair, R. and Nkhonjera, M. (14 and 15 July 2017). Growth and Development in the Sugar to Confectionery Value Chain for South Africa and Zambia. 3rd Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) 2017 Conference, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
2016
Abrahams, L. (11 and 12 March 2016). ICT Regulation for fostering the Digital Complexity Economy in the SADC region 2016 – 2030. 2nd Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) Conference, Livingstone, Zambia.
Andiva, B. and Masereti, E. (11 and 12 March 2016). Cartel Enforcement: Adoption of Leniency Programe in Kenya. 2nd Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) Conference, Livingstone, Zambia.
Bagopi, E., Mbongwe, T, Daman, C. and Modungwa G. (11 and 12 March 2016). Competition dynamics in retail and wholesale sector. 2nd Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) Conference, Livingstone, Zambia.
Burke, M. (11 and 12 March 2016). Does prioritisation contribute to effective regulatory governance in developing
countries? Insights from the Competition Commission South Africa. 2nd Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) Conference, Livingstone, Zambia.
Bwalya, D. and Zulu, L. (11 and 12 March 2016). Cost Reflective Price Regulation of Petroleum: The Case for Zambia. 2nd Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) Conference, Livingstone, Zambia.
Chimbaka, B. (11 and 12 March 2016). Electricity Sector Market Reforms: Getting it Right in Developing Countries – SADC. 2nd Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) Conference, Livingstone, Zambia.
das Nair, R. (11 and 12 March 2016). Competition in Supermarkets: A South African perspective. 2nd Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) Conference, Livingstone, Zambia.
Fessehaie, J. (11 and 12 March 2016). Industrial policy, mining regulation and local content. 2nd Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) Conference, Livingstone, Zambia.
Fumagalli, C and Motta, M. (11 and 12 March 2016). Dynamic Vertical Foreclosure. 2nd Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) Conference, Livingstone, Zambia.
Hamavhwa, E.P. (11 and 12 March 2016). The Role of Industrial Policy and Competition in Regional Integration – The Case of COMESA. 2nd Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) Conference, Livingstone, Zambia.
Hawthorne, R. (11 and 12 March 2016). How competitive are markets for telecommunications services in South
Africa? 2nd Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) Conference, Livingstone, Zambia.
Kachipapa, A. (11 and 12 March 2016). Fighting Anti-competitive Business Practices in the Malawi Sugar Industry. 2nd Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) Conference, Livingstone, Zambia.
Kariga, R. and Khumalo, L. (11 and 12 March 2016). Barriers to Entry, Exclusionary Strategies and Inclusive Growth. 2nd Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) Conference, Livingstone, Zambia.
Kamelu, N. and Kaonga K. (11 and 12 March 2016). Barriers to Entry, exclusionary strategies, regulation and inclusive growth in the Forestry Sector in Zambia. 2nd Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) Conference, Livingstone, Zambia.
Katungwe, F. (11 and 12 March 2016). Competition Assessment in Malawi Transport Sector. 2nd Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) Conference, Livingstone, Zambia.
Kaumba, J., Milezhi, S and Luhanga, S. (11 and 12 March 2016). Cartel Enforcement: Developments in Leniency, Penalty Determination and Regional Cooperation. 2nd Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) Conference, Livingstone, Zambia.
Klaaren, J. (11 and 12 March 2016). Institutional Structuring to Promote Dynamic Competitiveness in Economic Regulation of the Energy Sector. 2nd Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) Conference, Livingstone, Zambia.
Labson, S. (11 and 12 March 2016). Asset Valuation and Pricing – Some Popular Myths and Misconceptions. 2nd Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) Conference, Livingstone, Zambia.
Macmillan, R. (11 and 12 March 2016). Procedural Innovation in Competition Law for Small Economies. 2nd Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) Conference, Livingstone, Zambia.
Makhaya, T. and Nhundu, N. (11 and 12 March 2016). Competition, barriers to entry and inclusive growth
Retail Banking – Capitec case study. 2nd Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) Conference, Livingstone, Zambia.
Maphosa, M. and Mabusza, P. (11 and 12 March 2016). Trade-offs between pro-poor and cost reflective tariffs in SA. 2nd Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) Conference, Livingstone, Zambia.
Mondliwa, P. (11 and 12 March 2016). Barriers to entry in beer (Soweto Gold). 2nd Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) Conference, Livingstone, Zambia.
Odhiambo, F, das Nair, R. and Paremoer, T. (11 and 12 March 2016). Kenya’s Special Compliance Process. 2nd Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) Conference, Livingstone, Zambia.
Phiri, M. (11 and 12 March 2016). Intra-departmental Cooperation and Government Support in Regulation. 2nd Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) Conference, Livingstone, Zambia.
Teljeur, E., van der Hoven and Kagee, S. (11 and 12 March 2016). The Electricity Retail Competition Unicorn: Why we need alternative ESI Structures. 2nd Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) Conference, Livingstone, Zambia.
Samboko, P.C., Chapoto, A., and Zulu, O. (11 and 12 March 2016). Value Chain Analysis Report of the Animal Feed and Poultry Industry in Zambia. 2nd Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) Conference, Livingstone, Zambia.
Sikwanda, C. (11 and 12 March 2016). Migration of Electricity Tariffs to Cost Reflectivity in the SADC Region – A Case Study of Zambia. 2nd Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) Conference, Livingstone, Zambia.
Vilakazi, T. (11 and 12 March 2016). Regional Cartels and a Review of Developments in the Cement Industry. 2nd Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) Conference, Livingstone, Zambia.
2015
Ally, N. and Kariga, R. (20 and 21 March 2015). Can the Commission fix competition problems with market enquiries? 1st Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) Conference, Victoria Falls.
Anderson, P. and Frauenknecht, F. (20 and 21 March 2015).Dealing with dynamic counterfactuals. 1st Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) Conference, Victoria Falls.
Andiva, B. (20 and 21 March 2015). Mobile financial services and regulation in Kenya. 1st Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) Conference, Victoria Falls.
Chisanga, B., Meyer, F., Winter-Nelson, A. and Sitko, N. (20 and 21 March 2015). Does the Current Sugar Market Structure Benefit Consumers and Sugarcane Growers? 1st Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) Conference, Victoria Falls.
Chisanga, B. (20 and 21 March 2015). Understanding the implications of multinational investment in African grain wholesaling: A case study of Zambia. 1st Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) Conference, Victoria Falls.
das Nair, R. and Roberts, S. (20 and 21 March 2015). The interface of competition and regulation in energy, telecommunications and transport in South Africa. 1st Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) Conference, Victoria Falls.
Felet, A., Andersen, P. and Morne Hendriksz. (20 and 21 March 2015). Reasonable relationship or abuse? At what point is a price excessive under section 8(a)? 1st Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) Conference, Victoria Falls.
Guttuso, L. (20 and 21 March 2015). A critical review of leniency and settlements: lessons learnt from Europe. 1st Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) Conference, Victoria Falls.
Hawthorne, R. (20 and 21 March 2015). Descriptive statistics for the quality of fixed lines in SA. 1st Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) Conference, Victoria Falls.
Joubert, D. (20 and 21 March 2015). Funding of Investment for Replacement and Expansion / Growth of Regulated Infrastructure Industries: theoretical criteria and parameters to ensure adequate capital. 1st Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) Conference, Victoria Falls.
Kaira, T. (20 and 21 March 2015). A Cartel in South Africa is a Cartel in a neighbouring country: Why has the successful Cartel Leniency Policy in South Africa not resulted into automatic cartel confessions in economically interdependent neighbouring countries? 1st Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) Conference, Victoria Falls.
Maphwanya, R. (20 and 21 March 2015). The Deterrence Effect of the South African Competition Regime: Analysis of a Survey and Cartel Duration Data. 1st Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) Conference, Victoria Falls.
Mhlanga, O., Maseti, N. and Khoza, T. (20 and 21 March 2015). Can a Regulated Price be Excessive – SA Experience in the Gas Industry. 1st Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) Conference, Victoria Falls.
Mondliwa, P. and das Nair, R. (20 and 21 March 2015). Excessive Pricing revisited: what is a competitive price? 1st Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) Conference, Victoria Falls.
Montmasson-Clair, G. and das Nair, R. (20 and 21 March 2015). Channelling Economic Regulation to stimulate Competition for Economic Development and Inclusive Growth: Lessons from South Africa’s Renewable Energy Experience. 1st Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) Conference, Victoria Falls.
Mutambatsere, E. (20 and 21 March 2015). Regulatory frameworks for renewable energy in Africa. 1st Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) Conference, Victoria Falls.
Muteto, P. and Kaonga, K. (20 and 21 March 2015). Understanding Competition and Regulation across borders. 1st Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) Conference, Victoria Falls.
Ncube, P., Vilakazi, T. and Roberts, S. (20 and 21 March 2015). Dar es Salaam-Lusaka: Market structure in the road freight industry. 1st Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) Conference, Victoria Falls.
Odhiambo, F. (20 and 21 March 2015). Convergence of regulation and competition in telecoms and finance: A proposed regulatory framework. 1st Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) Conference, Victoria Falls.
Paelo, A., Vilakazi, T. and Robb, G. (20 and 21 March 2015). Keeping the land wet: Competition and Incumbency in the liquid fuel value chain in South Africa. 1st Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) Conference, Victoria Falls.
Paremoer, T. and Banda, F. (20 and 21 March 2015). Competition, industrial development and reciprocal control mechanisms. 1st Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) Conference, Victoria Falls.
Tausha, I., Robb, G. and Vilakazi, T. (20 and 21 March 2015). Competition and regulatory issues in emerging mobile payments markets: a case study of Zimbabwe. 1st Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) Conference, Victoria Falls.
van Lill, W. (20 and 21 March 2015). Analysing the Sasol excessive pricing case: an international comparison. 1st Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) Conference, Victoria Falls.
van Niekerk, A. (20 and 21 March 2015). Assessing follow-on cartel damages in the SA construction sector. 1st Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) Conference, Victoria Falls.
Zengeni, T. (20 and 21 March 2015). The Competitiveness and Performance of the Zimbabwe Poultry Industry. 1st Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) Conference, Victoria Falls.
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7TH ANNUAL COMPETITION AND ECONOMIC REGULATION (ACER) WEEK
15 & 16 SEPTEMBER 2022
SENGA BAY, MALAWI
CALL FOR PAPERS
The COMESA Competition Commission, the University of Johannesburg’s Centre for Competition, Regulation and Economic Development and the Competition and Fair Trading Commission of Malawi are honoured to host the 7th Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) Week. ACER provides a valuable platform for competition authorities and regulators to share knowledge, keep abreast of key developments across the region, and build networks for collaboration between agencies. ACER week combines targeted professional training programmes from 12 – 14 September 2022, and a conference on 15 and 16 September 2022. Information on ACER courses will be made available shortly.
The conference seeks to address issues of direct interest to competition authorities, economic regulators and industrial development practitioners in Africa. Abstracts for proposed conference papers are invited on all issues of competition policy and enforcement, economic regulation, and regional development in Africa. The papers will be selected from the abstracts submitted.
Proposed papers on all areas of competition policy, law and economics, and economic regulation, are invited. We particularly invite papers on the following key themes for this conference:
Competition law and policy in light of regional and continental integration (including competition issues in cross-border markets, collusion and merger evaluation, competition and the AfCFTA);
New thinking in competition and economic regulation, and the relevance for African markets (such as, digital markets, buyer power, concentration and inequality, barriers to entry, competition and climate change);
The development of competition authorities in Africa, alternative enforcement tools and impact assessments (such as relating to, corporate leniency, cartel screening, market inquiries and advocacy).
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6TH ANNUAL COMPETITION AND ECONOMIC REGULATION (ACER) WEEK
ONLINE COURSES AND SYMPOSIUM
20 – 29 SEPTEMBER 2021
The Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) and the University of Johannesburg’s Centre for Competition, Regulation and Economic Development (CCRED) are honoured to host the 8th Annual Capacity Building Workshop and Symposium on Competition Law and Policy during the 6th Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) Week (ACER VI). ACER VI will be hosted ONLINE in 2021, combining three ONLINE Professional Training Programmes (PTPs) running concurrently on 20-24, 27 September 2021, and an ONLINE Symposium on 28-29 September 2021.
CERTIFICATED PROFESSIONAL TRAINING PROGRAMMES
The PTPs will run as half-day online sessions over six days (20-24, 27 September 2021). Each course has been updated to cover key theoretical concepts and emerging issues in competition economics and law, and consumer protection. Each course includes real-world case studies and exercises run in facilitated online breakout groups, and draws on cases from within Africa and outside Africa to enhance learning on how the theoretical principles are applied. The PTPs will be taught by the leading international practitioners and academics in the field, including facilitators from CAK and CCRED. PTPs on offer:
1. Competition Economics and Policy
This course addresses the core areas of competition economics, in a practitioner-oriented approach, with carefully selected case examples and exercises. It will cover the most recent cases in Kenya, other African countries and internationally, to demonstrate the application of competition tests in practice. Hypothetical exercises will be undertaken to enhance learning and apply concepts, run in facilitated online breakout groups. Key topics will include merger control, digital platforms, regional competition enforcement, and barriers to entry and inclusive development. Lead facilitators include: Thembalethu Buthelezi (Competition Commission of South Africa), Reena das Nair (CCRED), Sean Ennis (Professor at the University of East Anglia and Director of the Centre for Competition Policy), Massimo Motta (Research Professor at ICREA-Universitat Pompeu Fabra and Barcelona Graduate School of Economics) and Adano Wario Roba (Director: Policy and Research, CAK).
2. Legal Principles in Competition and Consumer Protection
This course covers core legal principles in competition and consumer protection law and issues of legal due process and decision-making. Practical aspects such as initiating investigations, market inquiries and obtaining evidence will be addressed, in addition to the role of economic evidence in deciding on likely harm to competition. Lessons on drafting pleadings, running hearings and procedural questions will be covered through practical examples. Reaching and writing decisions, and the grounds on which such decisions may be appealed will further be explored. Lead presenters have handed down precedent-setting decisions and drafted regulations in a number of countries, including Jonathan Klaaren (Professor at Wits University), Norman Manoim (Former Chairperson of the Competition Tribunal of South Africa), Rory Macmillan (Macmillan Keck Attorneys & Solicitors), Boniface Makongo (Director: Competition and Consumer Protection, CAK), Faith Odhiambo (Council Member, Law Society of Kenya) and Thando Vilakazi (CCRED).
3. Advanced Masterclasses on Competition
In an exciting offering targeted at more experienced participants, a series of six masterclasses will be delivered by international and local presenters. Each half-day masterclass will focus on the latest theory and practice in contemporary advanced competition topics. These include digital platforms; market inquiries; mobile money and e-commerce; COVID-19 price gouging and competition actions; buyer power and price discrimination; developments in merger control, such as killer acquisitions and regional cooperation; and competition policy, climate change and sustainability. Presenters will include those leading these debates internationally, with in-depth engagement on the African competition agenda, including James Hodge (Competition Commission of South Africa), Amelia Fletcher (Centre for Competition Policy), Eleanor Fox (Professor, New York University School of Law), Frederic Jenny (Chairperson of the OECD Competition Committee), Wang’ombe Kariuki (Director General, Competition Authority of Kenya) and Simon Roberts (CCRED).
SYMPOSIUM AND CALL FOR PAPERS
The Symposium will offer a platform for discussion on frontier topics in African competition policy and regulation, and presentation of selected, high-quality papers by authors from throughout the region. The Symposium Call for Papers opens on 1 June 2021 and closes on 10 July 2021. Abstracts are invited on all issues of competition policy and enforcement, especially in the following key themes:
Reviewing 10 Years of the Competition Authority of Kenya: Impact Assessment and Comparative Insights
COVID-19, competition enforcement and economic recovery in developing countries
The AfCFTA and regional competition enforcement: opportunities and challenges
Competition and consumer protection in Africa, as it relates to digital platforms.
We recognise the following sponsors in supporting the wider extension of participation in the ACER week to staff of authorities across the continent:
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We trust that you are well in these interesting and challenging times!
In light of global and local guidance on the COVID-19 pandemic, we have taken the decision to cancel the 6th Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) Week which was due to be hosted in Mauritius in July 2020 as previously advertised. This decision has been reached in consultation with our partners, the Competition Commission of Mauritius and the National Energy Regulator of South Africa.
Please consult our website and social media in the coming weeks and months for information on future capacity building programmes and initiatives, as well as policy papers on the economic implications of COVID-19 for countries in the region.
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VENUE: CRESTA MOWANA, CHOBE, BOTSWANA
15-19 JULY 2019
The Competition Authority of Botswana, the National Energy Regulator of South Africa and the University of Johannesburg’s Centre for Competition, Regulation and Economic Development are honoured to host the 5th Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) Week, Southern Africa. ACER provides a valuable platform for competition authorities and regulators to share knowledge, keep abreast of key developments across the region, and build networks for collaboration between agencies. ACER week combines targeted courses from 15-17 July 2019, and a conference on 18 & 19 July 2019.
Professional Training Programmes (PTPs)
We are excited to share the course outlines for the updated Professional Training Programmes for this year’s ACER, including new material in each course on regulation, legal principles and competition enforcement for digital platforms. The Professional Training Programmes, which run from 15 – 17 July 2019, will cover key theoretical concepts in competition and economic regulation with illustrations as to how the theories are applied in practice:
1. Core competition economics, regulation and industrial development
This PTP addresses competition policy and regulation in the context of industrial development with a focus on African countries. The programme draws on the theory and empirical evidence from the growing body of research on regional value chains, industrial policy, and barriers to entry and competition in Africa.
2. Advanced competition economics
This PTP is targeted at experienced competition economists from authorities, regulators, public and private sector firms and private practice, this intensive PTP covers the latest developments in economic theory and their application to the analysis of competition cases. In this year, the PTP also includes the key concepts in competition and economic regulation of digital platforms and high-tech markets, drawing on recent international cases.
3. Law in competition policy and economic regulation
This PTP is mainly targeted at legal practitioners, adjudicators and case handlers in competition authorities, economic regulators and government agencies in Southern Africa, as well as private practice and company in-house lawyers. The programme focuses on the practical application of legal principles to real-world case situations.
Conference
The conference, which runs on 18 & 19 July 2019, seeks to address issues of direct interest to competition authorities, economic regulators and industrial policy practitioners in Southern Africa.
For more information, please consult the 5th Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) Week flyer here.
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VENUE: JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA
16 – 20 JULY 2018
The National Energy Regulator of South Africa, the Competition Commission South Africa and the University of Johannesburg’s Centre for Competition, Regulation and Economic Development are honoured to host the 4th Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) Week, Southern Africa. ACER provides a valuable platform for competition authorities and regulators to share knowledge, keep abreast of key developments across the region, and build networks for collaboration between agencies. ACER week combines targeted courses from 16-18 July 2018, and a conference on 19 & 20 July 2018.
The Professional Training Programmes (PTPs), which run from 16-18 July 2018 at the Holiday Inn Sandton – Rivonia Road, will cover the key theoretical underpinnings in an accessible way with illustrations as to how the theories are applied in practice:
1. Key economic and legal principles for economic regulation
This PTP covers the core principles and key concepts of economic regulation, as well as highlighting the interface between competition and economic regulation. The programme will include a detailed treatment of the appropriate tests, evidence and assessment needed to analyse specific competition and regulatory matters.
2. Competition policy and economic regulation for industrial development in Southern Africa
This new PTP will address competition policy and regulation in the context of industrial development, a first in African countries. The programme draws on the theory and empirical evidence from the growing body of research on regional value chains, barriers to entry and competition, industrial policy and inclusive economic development.
3. Advanced economic analysis for competition enforcement
This PTP is targeted at experienced competition economists from authorities, regulators, public and private sector firms and private practice, this intensive PTP will cover the latest developments in economic theory and their application to the analysis of competition cases.
The conference, 19 & 20 July 2018 at the Industrial Development Corporation – Sandton, seeks to address issues of direct interest to competition authorities, economic regulators and industrial policy practitioners in Southern Africa (SADC countries).
Key note speakers identified thus far include Dr Javier Tapia (Judge at the Competition Tribunal of the Republic of Chile) and Prof Simon Roberts (Professor at the University of Johannesburg and Executive Director at CCRED). Head of competition authorities and regulators are also expected to give insights.
The final conference programme can be found here.
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VENUE: LAICO LEDGER PLAZA BAHARI BEACH HOTEL, DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA
11 – 15 July 2017
The 3rd Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) Week in Southern Africa will take place in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, from 11 – 15 July 2017. The week consists of three professional training programmes running concurrently from 11 – 13 July 2017 and a conference on 14 & 15 July 2017.
The conference will address key issues in industrial policy, development, competition, and economic regulation in Southern Africa. It is co-hosted with the Tanzanian Fair Competition Commission, REPOA, the Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority of Tanzania.
For the professional training programmes, key facilitators include Dr Javier Tapia, Judge at the Competition Tribunal of Chile, Dr Deo Nangela, Director of Restrictive Trade Practices at the Fair Competition Commission of Tanzania, Prof Jonathan Klaaren of University of Witwatersrand, Thabiso Madiba (CA) SA, senior lecturer at the University of Johannesburg, and Prof Simon Roberts of University of Johannesburg.
The Professional Training Programmes are targeted at practitioners from competition authorities, economic regulators, law firms, consultancies, research institutes and academia. The following Professional Training Programmes will be offered:
1. Core Principles in Competition Analysis covers the latest developments in economic theory and their application to analysis of competition cases, with case examples from international jurisdictions. The programme will cover frameworks for understanding abuse of dominance, coordinated conduct and mergers from theoretical and practical perspectives.
2. Economics and Law for Economic Regulation covers the core principles and key concepts of economic regulation, as well as highlighting the interface between competition and economic regulation. The programme will include a detailed treatment of the appropriate tests, evidence and assessment needed to analyse specific regulatory matters.
3. Financial Analysis for Competition and Economic Regulation provides an introduction to financial analysis and cost accounting for economic regulation. Different costing methodologies can result in very different tariffs for regulated entities or different evaluations of a firm’s conduct. This includes measures of the cost of capital. This programme will cover theoretical and practical aspects of these topics.
The teaching approach will combine lectures with case study exercises. The lectures will cover key theoretical underpinnings in an accessible way with illustrations of how the theories are applied in practice. Reference will be made to precedent-setting cases in different jurisdictions so that participants will have a good grasp of the important decisions, as well as why they may differ across regions. Key principles and tests taught during the lectures will be reinforced through the case exercises.
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Venue: Livingstone, Zambia
11 & 12 March 2016
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission of Zambia and the University of Johannesburg’s Centre for Competition, Regulation and Economic Development are honoured to host the 2nd Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) week in Southern Africa. The ACER week provides a valuable platform for competition authorities and regulators to share knowledge, keep abreast of key developments across the region, and build networks for collaboration between agencies. The 2nd ACER Week will be co-hosted by the Energy Regulation Board of Zambia and the National Energy Regulator of South Africa. The week consists of four intensive short learning programmes (from 8 – 10 March 2016) and a conference on 11 & 12 March 2016. Delegates can attend either or both the courses and conference.
The conference seeks to address issues of direct interest to competition authorities and economic regulators in southern Africa. It is targeted at competition and regulatory authority practitioners, government officials in the field, legal practitioners, regional and international experts, and academics in the competition and regulation fields.
INTRODUCTION AND WELCOME: Mr Kelvin Fube Bwalya, CCPC Board Chair, Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, Zambia
Introduction to the Conference: Prof Simon Roberts, Executive Director of CCRED, University of Johannesburg
Introduction of Guest of Honour by CCPC Board Chair
OPENING: Hon. Margaret Mwanakatwe, Minister of Industry and Commerce, Zambia
KEYNOTE ADDRESS: Vertical integration and exclusionary conduct
Prof Patrick Rey (Professor of Economics at the University of Toulouse)
SESSION 1 (PLENARY): Recent developments in competition and economic regulation
Chair: Chilufya Sampa (Executive Director, CCPC), Recent developments in Zambia
Mr. Willard Mwemba (Head of Mergers and Acquisitions, COMESA Competition Commission), Recent developments in COMESA
Dr Giulio Federico, (Head of Merger Unit in the Chief Economist Team at the Directorate General for Competition, European Commission), Recent developments in economic analysis of mergers
Rory Macmillan, (Founding partner of Macmillan Keck and a member of the New York Bar) Procedural innovation in competition law for small economies
TEA
SESSION 2 (parallel): Regional development, barriers to entry, and competition
Chair: Kelvin Fube Bwalya, CCPC Board Chair
Discussant: Dr Simon Roberts, CCRED
Industrial Policy, regional integration and competition, Eunice Hamavhwa, CCPC
Industrial policy, mining regulation and local content, Dr Judith Fessehaie, CCRED
Competition and barriers to entry in animal Feed in Zambia, Paul Samboko, IAPRI
Fighting Anticompetitive practices in the sugar industry in Malawi, Angella Kachipapa, CFTC
SESSION 3 (parallel): Vertical issues & barriers to entry in banking
Chair: Faith Odhiambo, University of Nairobi
Discussant: Prof Patrick Rey
Industrial Policy, regional integration and competition, Bocconi University/European Commission
Barriers to Entry in Banking- Case Study of Capitec Bank in SA, Nicholas Nhundu, CCRED
Barriers to entry and inclusive growth, Romeo Kariga and Lindiwe Khumalo, Competition Commission of SA
SESSION 4 (parallel): Supermarkets
Chair: Millard Arnold, Bowman Gilfillan
Discussant: Dr Javier Tapia, TLDC, Chile
Competition dynamics in retail and wholesale sector, Ernest Bagopi, Competition Authority of Botswana
Supermarkets and supplier development in Zambia, Francis Ziba & Mwanda Phiri, ZIPAR
Competition in Supermarkets, A South African perspective, Reena Das Nair, CCRED
LUNCH
SESSION 5 (PLENARY): Enhancing Energy Efficiency through Economic Regulation and Competition
Chair: Yohane Mukabe (Director Technical Regulation, ERB)
Nomfundo Maseti (Regulator Member, NERSA) NERSA’s Experience in Gas Regulation
Dr Javier Tapia (Judge at the Competition Tribunal of the Republic of Chile and former Chief Legal Counsel of the Chilean Electricity Generators Trade Association)
Alfred Mwila (Director of Economic Regulation, Energy Regulation Board of Zambia), The Complementary roles of Competition and Regulation in the Energy Sector
TEA
SESSION 6 (parallel): Energy
Chair: Dr Rod Crompton, NERSA
Discussant: Sisa Njikelana, CCRED
Institutional Structuring to Promote Dynamic Competitiveness in Economic Regulation of the Energy Sector, Prof Jonathan Klaaren, Wits University
Migration of electricity tariffs to cost reflectivity in the SADC Region, Cletus Sikwanda, ERB
Electricity Sector Market Reforms- Getting it Right in Developing Countries, Besa Chimbaka, ERB
SESSION 7 (parallel): ICT/ Telecoms
Chair: Mweshi Banda, Mweshi Banda & Associates
Discussant: Gilbert Muzata, Multichoice
ICT regulation for fostering the digital complexity economy in the SADC region, Prof Luci Abrahams, LINK Centre, Wits University
Competition in mobile telephony, Ryan Hawthorne, Acacia Economics
Cost Reflective Pricing of Petrol in Zambia, Deborah Bwalya, SABMiller
SESSION 8 (parallel): Energy and asset valuation
Chair: Yohane Mukabe, ERB
Discussant: Nomfundo Maseti, NERSA
Asset Valuation and Pricing – Some Popular Myths and Misconceptions, Dr Stephen Labson, SLEconomics
The electricity retail competition unicorn: why we need alternative ESI structures, Selma Kagee, Genesis Analytics
Trade-offs between pro-poor and cost reflective tariffs in SA, Michael Maphosa and Patrick Mabuza, NERSA
CONFERENCE DINNER
Speech: Prof Bill Kovacic (George Washington University, former USA FTC Chair, and non-executive Director of the UK Competition & Markets Authority), Life cycles of young competition authorities
SESSION 9 (PLENARY): Mobile Money: key competition and regulatory issues in a dynamic sector
Chair: Ellen Ruparanganda (CTC, Zimbabwe)
Simon Roberts(CCRED, University of Johannesburg)
Bernard Banda (ZICTA, Statistics and Research)
Sandra Malupande (Airtel, Legal Manager and Company Secretary)
SESSION 10 (parallel): Coordinated conduct
Chair: Chilufya Sampa, CCPC
Discussant: Tania Begazo Gomez, World Bank
Regional cartels and review of developments in cement, Thando Vilakazi, CCRED
Cartel Enforcement, development in leniency, penalty determination and regional cooperation, Joseph Kaumba, Shadrick Milezhi and Suzyo Luhanga, CCPC
Cartel Enforcement- Adoption of Leniency Programme in Kenya, Barnabas Andiva & Edith Masereti, CAK
SESSION 11 (parallel): The development of competition law and institutions
Chair: Bwalya Chilufya Musonda, Corpus Legal Practitioners
Discussant: Derek Lotter, Bowman Gilfillan
Institutional development, Mark Burke, Development@Work /CCRED
Kenya’s Special Compliance Process, Faith Odhiambo, Reena das Nair and Tamara Paremoer, University of Nairobi/CCRED
Interdepartmental and State Co-operation in Regulation, Masauso Phiri, CCPC
SESSION 12 (parallel): Competition in transport and barriers to entry in food and beverages
Chair: Reena das Nair, CCRED
Discussant: Saul Levin, TIPS
Barriers to Entry, exclusionary strategies, regulation and inclusive growth in Zambia, Kondwani Kaonga and Ndong’a Kamelu, CCPC
Barriers to Entry in Agro-processing, Pamela Mondliwa, CCRED
Barriers to Entry in Agro-processing, Phumzile Ncube & Tamara Paremoer, CCRED
Competition in transport in Malawi, Fexter Katungwe, CFTC, Malawi
TEA
SESSION 13 (PLENARY): Strengthening enforcement through partnerships
Chair: Prof Simon Roberts (CCRED, University of Johannesburg)
Martha Kaukonde (Director of Enforcement and Compliance, CFTC, Malawi)
Willard Mwemba (Head: Mergers and Acquisitions, COMESA Competition Commission)
Francis Wang’ombe Kariuki (DG, Competition Authority of Kenya)
REFLECTIONS & VOTE OF THANKS: Chilufya Sampa, CCPC
GALLERY
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Venue: Elephant Hills Resort Hotel, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
20 & 21 March 2015
The Zimbabwean Competition and Tariff Commission (CTC) and the University of Johannesburg’s Centre for Competition, Regulation and Economic Development (CCRED) are honoured to host the 1st Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) Week in Southern Africa. The ACER Week provides an opportunity to share lessons and developments in competition policy and economic regulation across the region as well as internationally. The week further aims to contribute to developing the capacity of competition authorities and economic regulators in the region.
Following registration on the evening of 16 March 2014 participants have a choice of one of three Short Learning Programmes (SLP) which will run from 17 to 19 March 2015 and are certified by the University of Johannesburg. Key facilitators include renowned international competition expert Professor Massimo Motta (ICREA Research Professor at Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Research Professor of the Barcelona Graduate School of Economics, and current Chief Competition Economist at DG Comp, European Commission), Professor Chiara Fumagalli (Avv. Giovanni Agnelli endowed Associate Professor in Economics at the University of Bocconi) and Professor Simon Roberts (Director of CCRED). Each SLP will be taught by means of lectures covering the applicable theoretical framework, applications of the theory in actual case decisions, and practical case studies taught in workshop sessions based on real world examples. This approach means course participants develop a working knowledge of regulatory and competition principles and techniques in practice. The case studies and case examples are drawn from the extensive research that CCRED has done in different countries in Southern and East Africa in the competition and regulation fields, as well as from international jurisdictions.
The Conference to be held on 20 and 21 March 2015 will offer an opportunity to share lessons and developments in competition and economic regulation internationally, with a special focus on Southern Africa, hosted in Zimbabwe, the current chair of SADC.
Keynote speakers, alongside heads of regional authorities, include Professor Massimo Motta, and Dr Javier Tapia (Judge at the Competition Tribunal of the Republic of Chile, member of the Centre for Regulation and Competition at Universidad de Chile, Faculty of Law).
CONFERENCE
The conference will focus on the following key themes:
Merger assessment guidelines and analysis in the region – key issues and their application in important markets such as retail, energy, telecoms
Institutional design – comparison of different frameworks and experiences in practice
Economic regulation for growth and increased economic participation
Cartel enforcement: Leniency and Penalty Determination
Understanding competition and regulation across borders
Critical review of precedent setting regulatory decisions and competition cases
Abuse of dominance and exclusionary practices in key markets
The target audience includes competition and regulatory authority practitioners, other government department staff, regional and international experts, academics in the competition and regulation field, as well as students.
More information on the conference, courses and speakers can be found here.
GALLERY
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