Phase I of the COMPAL Programme (COMPAL I), aimed at strengthening capacities and institutions in the areas of competition and consumer protection policies in Latin American countries.
Phase II of the COMPAL Programme (COMPAL II), aims at ensuring the sustainability of competition and consumer protection systems in the beneficiary countries, and improving the functioning of their markets.
Following the success of COMPAL I (2004 up to 2008), COMPAL II builds on the achievements and experiences gained. It focuses on deepening capacity and institutional building components, as well as maximizing the impact of project activities.
In light of the regional context in Latin America, this Programme also addresses a number of initiatives aimed at fostering the exchange of experiences and expertise, and promoting cooperation at the regional level.
Audience:
Permanent Mission of Switzerland to WTO and EFTA (UNCTAD, UNECE, ITC)
- Ambassador Luzius Wasescha
- Darius Kurek. Counselor. Trade and Development
Permanent Mission of Colombia to the United Nations Office and to the other international organisations in Geneva
- Ambassador Angelino Garzón
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Daniel Avila Camacho, Counselor
Permanent Mission of Costa Rica to the WTO
Permanent Mission of El Salvador to the United Nations Office and to the other international organisations in Geneva
- Ambassador Byron Fernando Larios López
Permanent Mission of Nicaragua to the United Nations Office and other International Organizations in Geneva
Permanent Mission of Peru to the United Nations Office and to the other international organisations in Geneva
- Ambassador José Eduardo Ponce Vivanco
- Elmer Schialer. Deputy Permanent Representative
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Africa COMPAL project
The success of COMPAL I, led African countries to request UNCTAD to establish a similar project. Consequently, UNCTAD set up a pilot project for five African countries.
The Africa COMPAL project will be launched in Geneva, on 27 April, 2009.
The project aims at providing technical assistance to competition authorities in African countries.
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