Analytical Study On Competition Regimes In the Arab Region

Abstract

This study aims at providing a clear overview of the competition legislation in the Arab region, while identifying the characteristics of competition authorities through the economic, the institutional conditions and the governance arrangements. It begins with an analysis of the structure of competition regimes in the Arab countries entrusted with ensuring the implementation of competition legislation.it was therefore important to explore its effectiveness to deter the rule-breakers and make its decisions independently and responsibly, and ends with a statement of the impact of the economic situation, the institutional conditions and the hallmarks of governance on the success of competition policy measures and mechanisms. This study relied on the comparative approach, which is necessary to study the components of competition legal systems in Arab countries and to know the strengths and weaknesses of competition legislation and the roles of competition authorities and the main disadvantages. The content analysis has been also used the capabilities of analysis and description to monitor the challenges facing the making and implementation of competition policies, while evoking the most important data that give an accurate view of the economic and institutional conditions of Arab countries. This study concluded that the Arab countries sought, through competition regimes, to enhance their involvement and attractiveness in the international economy by attracting investors and establishing concepts of liberalism, innovation and development, fair competition and the rule of law. It consists in explicitly interrogating the independence, responsibility and transparency of competition agencies; the path is difficult and long, with the continued strong influence of government authorities and those with interests and the minority’s continued control over attempts to liberalize the economy that aims to achieve prosperity for the Arab people.