Dear Participants of UNCTAD’s Informal Working Groups on Competition and Consumer Protection,
We regret to inform you that, due to the ongoing liquidity crisis affecting the United Nations Secretariat, the informal working groups on competition and consumer protection, on cross-border cartels, on consumer protection in e-commerce, consumer product safety, and consumer protection and gender - will be suspended until further notice following the 9th United Nations Conference on Competition and Consumer Protection.
This decision will be reflected in the draft resolution of the Conference.
We sincerely thank you for your valuable contributions to and active engagement in UNCTAD’s work in these areas.
We remain hopeful that the financial situation of the United Nations Secretariat, including UNCTAD, will improve, allowing for the resumption of these important initiatives in the near future.
With appreciation and best regards,
Teresa
Teresa Moreira
Head
Competition and Consumer Policies Branch
Division on International Trade and Commodities
