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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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]]>Call for papers for an international conference to be held at the University of Johannesburg on 13-14 June 2024
The globalization of production has yielded new winners and losers within and across nations, spurring much debate on the different forms of inequality that it engenders. There is also increasing interest in how the emergence and consolidation of global, regional and local value chains and production networks
may exacerbate inequalities – and whether and how value chains may be leveraged to mitigate them. The dominant discourse speaks for more widespread inclusion and upgrading towards higher value-added activities as the main pathways for addressing global North-South inequalities. But despite massive value chain participation, many Global South actors have failed to significantly improve and/or retain the value added they create. Existing power dynamics within value chains and production networks have been shown to play a significant role in limiting the success of upgrading efforts and value chain-led development more broadly, contributing to persistent inequalities.
Scholars are therefore asking critical questions about the degree to which participation in value chains facilitates positive outcomes – such as improved firm competitiveness, employment generation, better working conditions and livelihoods – and/or negative ones, like immiserating growth, environmental degradation, labour exploitation, and increased inequality.
While the role of various forms of power is being increasingly examined in the analysis of governance in value chains and production networks, inequality has been approached rather implicitly and has often been confused or equated with power asymmetries. In this conference, we seek to more systematically link analyses of power in value chains and production networks with different dimensions of inequality. We thereby aim to engage with the conditions under which inequalities are challenged, mitigated, or exacerbated.
Past research has shown that power and inequality may reinforce each other, but also that there can be trajectories of change. Power asymmetries may be contested by supposedly ‘powerless’ actors; disruptive events such as the COVID-19 pandemic may reshuffle power constellations; ‘silent’ powerful actors such as regulatory institutions may reclaim influence; and private and public governance instruments may shift power balances, in turn re-shaping existing inequalities.
To identify time-sensitive action points, where political pressure or strategic action in relation to disadvantaged actors is possible and effective, we seek to further develop analytical frameworks that can guide a more focused and empirically comparable study of how power dynamics shape different dimensions of inequality in value chains and production networks.
To take stock of the state of the art in this field and chart new research and policy directions, the Centre for Business and Development Studies (CBDS), Copenhagen Business School and the Centre for Competition, Regulation and Economic Development (CCRED), School of Economics, University of Johannesburg are organising a two-day international conference to be structured along four main sessions:
a session including a series of contributions arising from the ‘Power and Inequality in Global Production Systems’ (PIPS) project, funded by the Independent Research Fund Denmark, which ends in August 2024; this project focused empirically on the wine and fish value chains originating in South Africa and Chile;
two sessions featuring scholarly contributions from other researchers and projects around the world; and
a ‘think tank’ session where research results will be discussed with public sector, industry and civil society actors in view of exploring strategic, policy and activist measures to address existing power dynamics and inequalities.
To be considered for the conference, please submit a title, an abstract of maximum 500 words and a 2-page CV to both co-organizers, Stefano Ponte (spo.msc@cbs.dk) and Reena das Nair (reenadn@uj.ac.za) by Friday, March 15. You will know if we are able to include you in the programme by Wednesday, April 3. We are looking for proposals from both experienced scholars and early career researchers, and especially those from and/or based in the Global South.
Selected participants will have their costs covered by the project, including travel (economy class), accommodation (three nights in a mid-range hotel), meals and local transport in Johannesburg. They will be required to present a draft of a paper (5,000-8,000 words) at the conference, based on the theme of the accepted abstract. The draft papers will need to be sent to the organizers by Monday, June 3, so they can be sent out to discussants in advance.
Following the conference, selected papers could be included in a special issue proposal for possible publication in a development studies or international political economy journal.
For any question of clarification you may need, please contact the organizers via email.
You can download this call for paper here.
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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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]]>The acceleration of climate change and the rollout of ‘green standards’ and policies pose diverse opportunities, challenges, and risks to developing countries including South Africa. The uncertainty of the opportunities further presents threats and challenges to South Africa’s green re-industrialisation agenda.
This workshop will report on the work of the Industrial Development Think Tank (IDTT) around climate change, ‘just’ transition, and structural transformation, as well as provide reflections from a broader range of stakeholders around these issues. The workshop aims to bring researchers from the Centre for Competition, Regulation and Economic Development (CCRED), the University of WITS, the African Climate Foundation, and the Trade and Industrial Policy Strategies (TIPS) as well as policymakers and advisors, and private sector representatives to debate South Africa’s ‘just’ transition strategy and the implications for sustainable industrialisation and industrial policy.
For more information/RSVP: YDavis@thedtic.gov.za
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]]>New global drivers of change — digitalisation, global value-chain consolidation and sustainability management — pose challenges and opportunities for structural transformation in developing countries. Drawing on our new book Structural Transformation in South Africa: The Challenges of Inclusive Industrial Development in a Middle-Income Country (published by Oxford University Press, open access online), the Centre for Competition, Regulation and Economic Development (CCRED) and the DSI/NRF South African Research Chair in Industrial Development (SARChI-ID), on behalf of the Industrial Development Think Tank (IDTT) at the University of Johannesburg, are excited to convene this symposium.
The broad evidence marshalled in the book shows that firms have struggled to build their productive capabilities, diversify their production activities and develop domestic linkages. Given this weakening industrial base, engagements with GVCs and the emerging technologies of the fourth industrial revolution have been limited and have generally not yet delivered the desired outcomes. New thinking based on detailed empirical analysis is necessary together with building supportive coalitions for agile policy-making.
The symposium will reflect on these issues, and consider what is needed for real structural transformation for sustained and sustainable prosperity, increased economic participation, and social and economic resilience. The symposium brings together international and local experts (including authors of book chapters and those who have endorsed the book), with policymakers from government and key institutions of industrial policy in South Africa.
All sessions will be hosted at UJ (Ubuntu Chambers [former Council Chambers]) and also online at:https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0pdOiuqjsiHtGcRbtNzORFzYy-rkE5ZBwC. Please RSVP to Koketso Manyane-Dlangamandla (koketsom@uj.ac.za), indicating whether you will attend online or in person, by 28 October 2021.
Strict COVID-19 health protocols will be observed at the venue.
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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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]]>CCRED invites you to a launch event on 2 December 2020 to
Celebrate the appointment of Acting Judge and former Competition Tribunal Chair Norman Manoim as Professor of Practice at the University of Johannesburg, and
Launch the book Opening the South African Economy: Barriers to Entry & Competition edited by Thando Vilakazi, Sumayya Goga & Simon Roberts
The book assesses the challenges facing entrepreneurs and how they can be overcome through in-depth case studies focused on selected markets and firms. From these studies an agenda is proposed for more effective regulation and competition enforcement; development finance and patient capital for challenger firms; opening-up routes to markets across sectors; and, reorienting government support to work for smaller businesses.
Welcoming remarks will be delivered by Prof Daneel Van Lill (Dean, College of Business and Economics, UJ) and Dr Thando Vilakazi (Director, CCRED). A panel of expert discussants will also reflect on how insights from the book can be carried forwards:
Prof Norman Manoim, Acting Judge in the South Gauteng High Court
Mr Hardin Ratshisusu, Deputy Commissioner of the Competition Commission
Ms Korkor Cudjoe, Women’s Economic and Social Advancement Programme Technical Advisor – Graca Machel Trust
Register for the online session here
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]]>The University of Johannesburg’s Centre for Competition, Regulation and Economic Development (CCRED) will be hosting an online launch of the book titled Fighting Cross- Border Cartels: The Perspective of the Young and Small Competition Authorities by Dr. Pierre Horna (Sample chapter available here).
The book looks at the extent of the harms caused by cross-border cartels and issues associated with tackling them at a transnational level. It explains why past solutions to problems with cooperation have failed and proposes novel ideas on how to improve cooperation and coordination in transnational and regional cross-border investigations.
A key note address will be delivered by Dr. Horna followed by a panel discussion on the experiences of African competition authorities in fighting cross-border cartels. Panelists for the launch are: Pierre Horna (UNCTAD); Thula Kaira (AB & David Zambia); and Thando Vilakazi (CCRED).
Click here to register.
For any queries, please contact Grace Nsomba (gnsomba@uj.ac.za).
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]]>Join AJ Norman Manoim as he delivers a Masterclass on the interpretation of economic issues in competition law in line with the goals of efficiency, consumer welfare and public interest. AJ Manoim will unpack how courts apply the law, and the difficulties they face in applying the law, to solve economic problems. He will also draw on the role of competition regulation in the time of COVID-19.
This Masterclass forms part of the lecture series in the Advanced Economics of Competition and Regulation module in the MCom in Competition and Economic Regulation programme at UJ.
AJ Manoim is currently an acting judge in the South Gauteng High Court. He was also the Acting Director of the Mandela Institute at the University of Witwatersrand until January 2020. Prior to this, AJ Manoim served two terms as the Chairperson of the Competition Tribunal having first been appointed to that position in 2009. He has served as a full-time member of the Competition Tribunal since its inception in September 1999. He was a member of the team that drafted the South African Competition Act of 1998. Prior to joining the Competition Tribunal, he was the managing partner of Cheadle, Thompson and Haysom, a Johannesburg firm of attorneys. AJ Manoim is also a part-time lecturer in competition law at the University of Witwatersrand.
Click here to register in advance for this webinar
For any queries, please contact:
Dr Reena das Nair
Senior Lecturer and Programme Coordinator. School of Economics, College of Business and Economics
Senior Researcher. Centre for Competition, Regulation and Economic Development
University of Johannesburg
1st Floor, 6 Sturdee Avenue, Rosebank, 2196
Tel: +27 11 559 7511 | Cell: +27 82 546 9705 | E-mail: reenadn@uj.ac.za
www.competition.org.za
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