Somalia reviews draft competition and consumer protection framework
Government, business and civil society stakeholders reviewed proposals on fair competition, consumer rights and market oversight.
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Policy and institutions
Clearer rules and capable institutions for a stronger livestock economy.
Why it matters
Markets depend on rules that are clear and institutions that can put them into practice. DRIVE supports work on policies, legislation and institutional capacity.
What the work involves
- Draft competition and consumer protection policy and legislation.
- Intellectual property policy and legal framework development.
- Cooperative governance and public-private coordination on trade.
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