Consumers International 347d ago

Celebrating the World Consumers Rights Day and marking the 40th anniversary of the adoption of the UN Guidelines for Consumer Protection by the UN General Assembly, this webinar will reflect on their enduring impact in shaping consumer policies worldwide. Experts and policymakers will discuss how the Guidelines have guided countries in fostering fair, inclusive, and sustainable consumer protection frameworks. The session will explore emerging challenges, including digital transformation, environmental sustainability, and consumer vulnerabilities, and highlight best practices for ensuring consumer rights remain at the heart of economic policies. Join us to examine the future of consumer protection in an evolving global marketplace and reaffirm the Guidelines’ role in advancing the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda. Moderated by: Arnau Izaguerri Vila Legal Officer UN Trade and Development Speakers include: Shirish V. Deshpande Chairman Mumbai Grahak Panchayat (MGP) Teresa Moreira Head of Competition and Consumer Policies UN Trade and Development Carmen Ligia Valderrama Professor Universidad del Externado, Colombia Laura Best Researcher and Policy Advocate Oxford University Eunice Phiri Hamavhwa Acting Executive Director Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, Zambia Carla Barata Director-General Directorate-General for Consumers, Portugal