Navigating Competition: Assessing the Efficacy of the Competition Act as an Antitrust Policy Framework in Uganda
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2024-05-08
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Uganda Christian University
Abstract
This study evaluates the efficacy of Uganda's Competition Act as an antitrust policy framework, focusing on its impact on business competition, consumer rights, challenges and opportunities of implementation, adherence to international standards, and mitigation of monopolistic practices. Employing a historical research strategy and descriptive research design, data is gathered from both Ugandan and international sources. The key findings indicate that while the Act addresses major tenets of antitrust policy, such as prohibition of cartels, abuse of dominant positions, and notice requirements for mergers, it requires improvements in administration, enforcement, and dispute resolution. The study recommends establishing a streamlined system for complaints and dispute settlement, enacting necessary bodies and rules, and conducting mass public awareness campaigns. This research is aimed at contributing to the limited information on competition law in Uganda while serving as a foundation for future studies in the field.