ECOWAS Competition Authority Concludes Inaugural Annual Conference
What happened
The Inaugural Annual Conference of the ECOWAS Regional Competition Authority (ERCA) concluded on September 17, 2026. The three-day conference was held in Bijilo, The Gambia, and drew close to 300 participants from twelve Member States. The deliberations resulted in a Final Declaration that outlines principal commitments and recommendations regarding competition policy and market integration in the region.
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Why it matters
The conference focused on competition policy and market integration within the ECOWAS bloc. The commitments detailed in the Final Declaration set out the future direction for the regional market. These recommendations could influence how businesses operate within the West African market.
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