The COMESA Competition Commission in collaboration with the Competition Commission will be holding the third Regional Judges Workshop under the theme “The Role of Competition and Consumer Protection Regulation in Economic Development” on 1-2 October 2024 in Mauritius.

The workshop will be attended by Chief Justices, Deputy Chief Justices, Supreme Court and High Court Judges from the 21 Member States of the COMESA.

The objectives of the workshop are to discuss:

• The role of competition policy and law in economic development
• The importance of economic evidence in competition law enforcement
• The interface between the multinational treaties and national laws

In addition, on 3^rd October 2024, a half day workshop will be organised, in collaboration with the Institute for Judicial and Legal Studies (IJLS), on the theme “Enhancing Law Practitioners’ Understanding of Competition Law”.

This workshop is aims at providing a comprehensive overview of competition law while allowing for interactive discussions and practical insights for legal practitioners.