The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA), in partnership with the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) and the Consumer Protection Directorate under the Ministry of Industry and Commerce of the Kingdom of Bahrain, is launching the first Arab Consumer Protection Forum to serve as a platform for continual knowledge-sharing on consumer protection policy and enforcement among Arab stakeholders. It will provide an annual opportunity to advance knowledge, exchange best practices, and facilitate coordination and collaboration at the national, regional and international levels.
The first Arab Consumer Protection Forum will bring together representatives of consumer protection authorities from ESCWA member States. Over the course of two days, participants will engage in peer learning, and examine regional and international experiences and successful practices implemented by their counterparts in different countries. This knowledge-sharing event aims to enhance the understanding and expertise of consumer protection authorities, thus driving the development of more effective consumer protection frameworks in the Arab region.
