The Competition Regulatory Authority (ARC) is participating this Friday, October 24, in Lisbon, Portugal, in the 11th Meeting of the Lusophone Competition Network. The event will bring together representatives from competition authorities of Portuguese-speaking countries, aiming to exchange experiences and strengthen cooperation in competition policy.
According to a statement cited by the newspaper notícias, Mozambique’s presence at the meeting demonstrates the country’s commitment to strengthening competition policies and fostering the exchange of technical knowledge among Lusophone countries. The event also provides an opportunity to discuss the main challenges and opportunities faced by regulators in a constantly evolving global economic context.
The press release further states that the Mozambican delegation from the ARC will participate in the 7th Lisbon Conference on Competition Law and Economics, an event gathering speakers from around the world, representatives of international organizations, and members of business and academic communities. The conference aims to promote dialogue among different sectors with an interest in economic regulation and the protection of competition.
“The event will encourage the sharing of knowledge and best practices on current topics that directly influence competition policy and economic development,” the release noted. Key discussion topics include exclusionary abuses, merger control, and new dynamics in digital markets, which have increasingly challenged regulators worldwide.
The meeting will also address the relationship between industrial policy and competition, exploring how these areas can complement each other and contribute to more balanced, innovative, and competitive economies. ARC’s participation in both events reinforces its role as an entity committed to building a more transparent and fair economic environment.
Mozambique’s presence in Lisbon reflects the country’s interest in following international trends and consolidating its role in economic regulation. The exchange of experiences among Lusophone regulators is described in the statement as “an essential factor for improving competition practices and policies in the countries of the Community of Portuguese Language Countries.”
Source: Diário Económico
