The International Competition Network and the World Bank Group are pleased to announce the launch of the 2026 Competition Advocacy Contest, which follows the successful experience of the previous eleven joint editions.
We are looking for success stories from competition agencies, other government bodies or non-governmental organizations that demonstrate the tangible results of competition advocacy regarding:
Theme 1 – Advancing competition advocacy in times of rapid changes in the global landscape
Theme 2 – Promoting a culture of compliance through innovative advocacy and digital tools
Theme 3 – Embedding competition principles in the green and digital transitions
Theme 4 – Global convergence vs. country specificity: contextualizing competition law and policy
The deadline for submissions is January 23, 2026.
For more information and details on how to apply please visit the following web-page:
https://www.worldbank.org/en/events/2025/12/05/competition-advocacy-contest-2026
We welcome your participation!
Competitiveness Unit, World Bank Group, and the Italian Competition Authority on behalf of the ICN Advocacy Working Group Co-Chairs