Regulatory Economics and Market Competition Policy Training Course

Course Introduction

Regulatory economics and market competition policy are fundamental to creating efficient markets, encouraging innovation, protecting consumers, and promoting sustainable economic growth. Effective regulatory frameworks ensure that markets function fairly by addressing market failures, preventing anti-competitive conduct, encouraging investment, and balancing the interests of businesses, consumers, and governments. This comprehensive training course equips participants with practical knowledge of regulatory economics, competition policy, market governance, and regulatory institutions that support transparent, efficient, and competitive markets across diverse economic sectors.

The course provides participants with an in-depth understanding of the economic principles underpinning market regulation, competition law, price regulation, consumer welfare, public utilities regulation, market structures, and regulatory governance. Participants will examine how governments, competition authorities, sector regulators, businesses, and international organizations collaborate to develop policies that enhance market efficiency while ensuring legal compliance and economic sustainability. The program combines economic theory with practical regulatory applications relevant to both developed and emerging markets.

Participants will explore the legal and institutional frameworks governing competition policy, anti-trust enforcement, merger control, abuse of market dominance, cartel investigations, consumer protection, public procurement, sector-specific regulation, and regulatory impact assessment. The course emphasizes evidence-based policy formulation, economic analysis, and regulatory decision-making that improve institutional effectiveness and strengthen confidence in competitive markets. Practical case studies provide valuable insights into successful regulatory interventions across multiple industries.

Special emphasis is placed on emerging issues shaping the future of market regulation, including digital platform regulation, artificial intelligence in competition enforcement, data governance, algorithmic pricing, digital monopolies, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) regulations, green competition policy, fintech regulation, cross-border competition enforcement, and international regulatory cooperation. Participants will gain practical knowledge of regulatory innovations responding to technological transformation and rapidly evolving market environments.

Through interactive case studies, market analysis exercises, economic modelling, competition assessments, policy evaluation workshops, regulatory simulations, and stakeholder engagement activities, participants will strengthen their ability to conduct market investigations, evaluate regulatory interventions, assess competitive effects, develop effective policy recommendations, and implement sound governance practices. The course integrates international best practices with practical approaches applicable across public institutions, regulatory agencies, and private sector organizations.

Upon successful completion, participants will possess advanced knowledge of regulatory economics, market competition policy, economic regulation, and institutional governance. They will be equipped to strengthen regulatory systems, improve market oversight, promote fair competition, support investment, protect consumer interests, and contribute to resilient, transparent, and innovative market environments that foster sustainable economic development.

Duration

10 days

Who Should Attend

• Competition authority officials

• Economic and sector regulators

• Ministry of trade and industry officials

• Competition and antitrust lawyers

• Public policy analysts and economists

• Consumer protection agency professionals

• Public utility regulatory authority staff

• Market surveillance and compliance officers

• Public procurement and regulatory specialists

• Corporate legal and compliance managers

• Financial sector regulators

• Telecommunications and energy regulators

• Development partners and economic governance consultants

• Researchers and academics in economics and competition policy

Course Objectives

• Develop comprehensive knowledge of regulatory economics, competition policy, and governance frameworks that promote efficient, transparent, and competitive markets.

• Strengthen participants' ability to interpret competition laws, economic regulations, and institutional mandates governing market behavior and regulatory oversight.

• Build practical competencies for conducting market analysis, competition assessments, and regulatory impact evaluations that support evidence-based policy decisions.

• Enhance understanding of anti-competitive practices including cartels, abuse of dominance, monopolistic behavior, and merger control using internationally recognized analytical frameworks.

• Equip participants with practical skills for designing regulatory policies that balance consumer protection, market efficiency, innovation, and sustainable economic development.

• Strengthen knowledge of price regulation, tariff setting, incentive regulation, and economic oversight applicable to regulated industries and public utilities.

• Develop competencies for investigating competition concerns, enforcing compliance, resolving regulatory disputes, and implementing fair market governance mechanisms.

• Improve participants' ability to evaluate public procurement practices, state aid measures, and market interventions that influence competition and investment outcomes.

• Explore emerging technologies including artificial intelligence, digital platforms, big data analytics, algorithmic pricing, and fintech regulation affecting modern competition policy.

• Build leadership capacity for regulatory reform, institutional strengthening, stakeholder engagement, and modernization of competition and regulatory authorities.

• Strengthen understanding of international competition policy standards, regional regulatory cooperation, and cross-border enforcement mechanisms supporting integrated markets.

• Enable participants to apply global best practices in regulatory economics and competition governance to strengthen institutional performance and economic resilience.

Comprehensive Course Outline

Module 1: Foundations of Regulatory Economics

• Principles of regulatory economics and market efficiency in competitive economies

• Market failures requiring government intervention and economic regulation

• Economic theories supporting effective market governance and oversight

• Relationship between regulation, competition, innovation, and economic growth

Module 2: Competition Law and Policy

• Legal foundations governing competition law and antitrust enforcement systems

• Objectives and principles supporting competitive and fair market structures

• Institutional mandates of competition authorities and regulatory agencies

• International competition law frameworks and comparative regulatory approaches

Module 3: Market Structures and Economic Analysis

• Characteristics of perfect competition, monopoly, oligopoly, and monopolistic competition

• Market concentration analysis using economic performance indicators

• Consumer welfare assessment and market efficiency evaluation techniques

• Economic modelling supporting regulatory decision-making processes

Module 4: Abuse of Market Dominance

• Identifying anti-competitive conduct by dominant market participants

• Legal and economic assessment of exclusionary business practices

• Regulatory interventions addressing abuse of market power

• Case studies illustrating enforcement against dominant enterprises

Module 5: Cartels and Anti-Competitive Agreements

• Detection and investigation of cartel behavior affecting market competition

• Price fixing, bid rigging, market allocation, and collusive practices

• Evidence gathering techniques supporting competition investigations

• Enforcement strategies and legal remedies for cartel violations

Module 6: Merger Control and Market Concentration

• Merger notification procedures and regulatory approval processes

• Economic analysis of mergers and acquisition transactions

• Competition impact assessments for business combinations

• Remedies and conditions supporting competitive market outcomes

Module 7: Economic Regulation of Public Utilities

• Price regulation methodologies for infrastructure and utility sectors

• Incentive regulation improving operational efficiency and service quality

• Tariff setting principles balancing investment and consumer protection

• Regulatory benchmarking using economic performance indicators

Module 8: Consumer Protection and Market Fairness

• Consumer rights frameworks supporting fair market participation

• Regulatory responses to unfair commercial practices and market abuse

• Product safety, quality standards, and market surveillance systems

• Consumer complaint handling and dispute resolution mechanisms

Module 9: Regulatory Impact Assessment

• Regulatory impact assessment methodologies supporting policy development

• Cost-benefit analysis for evaluating regulatory interventions

• Stakeholder consultation and evidence-based decision-making approaches

• Monitoring and evaluation of regulatory performance and outcomes

Module 10: Public Procurement and Competitive Markets

• Competition principles governing public procurement systems

• Bid evaluation processes promoting fairness and transparency

• Preventing procurement collusion and anti-competitive tendering practices

• Procurement oversight supporting market integrity and accountability

Module 11: Digital Markets and Emerging Technologies

• Competition challenges arising from digital platform business models

• Artificial intelligence and algorithmic pricing in competitive markets

• Data governance and digital market regulation strategies

• Competition policy responses to emerging technology platforms

Module 12: Financial Markets and Sector Regulation

• Economic regulation of banking, insurance, and capital markets

• Fintech regulation supporting innovation and financial stability

• Competition oversight within financial services industries

• Cross-sector regulatory coordination improving market resilience

Module 13: International Competition and Trade

• Cross-border competition enforcement and regulatory cooperation

• Competition policy within regional economic integration frameworks

• International trade rules affecting domestic competition policies

• Global best practices supporting harmonized competition regulation

Module 14: Sustainability and ESG Regulation

• Green competition policies supporting sustainable economic development

• ESG considerations influencing regulatory and investment decisions

• Climate-related regulatory reforms affecting competitive markets

• Circular economy policies promoting responsible market practices

Module 15: Institutional Governance and Regulatory Reform

• Strengthening governance frameworks for regulatory authorities

• Institutional accountability and transparency within market regulators

• Leadership strategies supporting regulatory modernization initiatives

• Continuous improvement through international benchmarking and evaluation

Module 16: Emerging Issues in Regulatory Economics and Competition Policy

• Artificial intelligence governance and future regulatory challenges

• Digital monopolies and evolving antitrust enforcement strategies

• Platform economy regulation and global competition policy trends

• Future reforms supporting innovative, resilient, and inclusive market governance

Training Approach

This course will be delivered by our skilled trainers who have vast knowledge and experience as expert professionals in the fields. The course is taught in English and through a mix of theory, practical activities, group discussion and case studies. Course manuals and additional training materials will be provided to the participants upon completion of the training.

Tailor-Made Course

This course can also be tailor-made to meet organization requirement. For further inquiries, please contact us on: Email: training@upskilldevelopment.com Tel: +254 721 331 808

Training Venue 

The training will be held at our Upskill Training Centre. We also offer training for a group (at a discount of 10% to 50%) at requested location all over the world. The Onsite course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, buffet lunch, airport transfers, Upskill gift package, and guided tour.

Visa application, travel expenses, dinners, accommodation, insurance, and other personal expenses are catered by the participant

Certification

Participants will be issued with Upskill certificate upon completion of this course.

Airport Pickup and Accommodation

Airport pickup and accommodation is arranged upon request. For booking contact our Training Coordinator through Email: training@upskilldevelopment.com, +254 721 331 808

Terms of Payment:

Unless otherwise agreed between the two parties’ payment of the course fee should be done 3 working days before commencement of the training so as to enable us to prepare better.