In this insightful and timely book is where leading academics and senior competition practitioners delve into the development of competition regimes in Africa. Through a combination of in-depth country assessments and thematic analyses, they provide a comprehensive overview of the challenges and dynamics in African markets. From the impact of high corporate concentration to the role of digitalization and buyer power, this book offers critical analysis and insider knowledge on competition enforcement in Africa.
In this insightful and timely book is where leading academics and senior competition practitioners delve into the development of competition regimes in Africa. Through a combination of in-depth country assessments and thematic analyses, they provide a comprehensive overview of the challenges and dynamics in African markets. From the impact of high corporate concentration to the role of digitalization and buyer power, this book offers critical analysis and insider knowledge on competition enforcement in Africa. With a focus on key authorities such as Kenya, Zambia, and COMESA, as well as pressing issues like agri-food markets in the wake of global shocks, this volume is an essential resource for understanding the evolving landscape of competition in Africa. In this groundbreaking and timely work, the editors investigate into the intricate world of competition policy and regional enforcement in South Africa and Africa. With its direct relevance to ongoing debates, this book is sure to ignite a fire of intellectual discourse among various stakeholders. From policymakers and government agencies to competition law enforcement agencies in Africa, this book will capture the attention of those in positions of power. Its insights and analysis are sought after by regional and international scholars who specialize in competition policy issues, particularly in African and developing countries. But this book doesn't stop at academia. It is also a valuable resource for students, scholars, and practitioners alike. Whether you're studying or working in South Africa, Africa, or anywhere in the world, the knowledge within these pages will shape your understanding of competition policy and enforcement. Prepare to be captivated by this comprehensive and meticulously researched work. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the evolving landscape of competition policy and enforcement in South Africa, Africa, and beyond.
Chapter 1: The development of competition regimes in Africa
Chapter 2: The making of a competition agency: lessons from the Competition Authority of Kenya’s development from inception to enforcement
Chapter 3: The fight against cartels in Zambia – challenges and successes
Chapter 4: Competition in the AfCFTA: facing up to the core challenges of mergers and cartels?
Chapter 5: “Buyer Power” in emerging markets: Assessing the effective ness of regulatory and enforcement developments in South Africa and Kenya
Chapter 6: New thinking in competition regulation: adjusting law and enforcement to address challenges of African markets
Chapter 7: Exploring a broader application of the ‘substantial lessening of competition’ (SLC) standard: A South African perspective
Chapter 8: Cartels under scrutiny
Chapter 9: Developing thinking in merger assessment: reflections from recent UK experience
Chapter 10: Competition issues and regional integration in soybean and animal feed to poultry markets, within and across Kenya, Malawi and Zambia
Chapter 11: Competition and the challenges of inclusive economic development: an apparent margin squeeze in poultry farming in Malawi
Chapter 12: An analysis of competition dynamics in South African digital markets for
travel and tourism
Chapter 13: The other platforms, the other consumers: the missing bottom in the South African digital platforms policy debate
Chapter 14: Is the introduction of competition between stock exchanges a good idea?
Chapter 15: Foodtech business models: Insights from micro and small enterprises in South
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