The ICN's mission statement is to advocate the adoption of superior standards and procedures in competition policy around the world, formulate proposals for procedural and substantive convergence, and seek to facilitate effective international cooperation to the benefit of member agencies, consumers and economies worldwide.
Advocacy & Implementation Network Support Program (AISUP)
MISSION
The Advocacy & Implementation Network Support Program (AISUP) was established under the Advocacy and Implementation Network (AIN) in 2008 to encourage ICN member agencies to greater implement the ICN work product, to promote more efficient and effective antitrust enforcement worldwide by enhancing convergence and cooperation.
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROGRAM
The AIN, which includes representatives from the Working Groups and volunteer members offers ICN expertise, identifying possible participants, and inviting members to participate in AISUP.
When the AIN receives requests for assistance via AISUP, together the requesting agency and AIN will prepare a plan for assistance identifying relevant ICN work product and supporting agencies.
The assistance normally is provided by email and telephone or video conference between the requesting agency and the supporting agency. There is no financial assistance.