Modalities and procedures for international cooperation in competition cases involving more than one country
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2013
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Competition authorities are increasingly being faced with the need to enforce
competition policy domestically and to deal with cross-border anticompetitive practices. This study identifies the types of cooperating models and the extent to which cooperation arrangements enhance the capabilities of competition agencies to effectively enforce competition law. The study reviews the challenges in enforcing competition law at the regional and international levels and discusses how different countries have approached cooperation in the area of competition policy and its implication for improved bilateral, regional and international cooperation. The study draws attention to the challenges that young competition agencies face, which makes it difficult for them to cooperate in handling
cases and at the same time acknowledges the efforts being made towards better
cooperation. The study identifies the gap which exists in the substantive contents of different laws, differences in legal regimes and enforcement capabilities as well as the need to promote better understanding and trust as necessary measures to enhance cooperation. The report concludes with recommended practices for effective cooperation based on the experience gained so far in this area.