COMESA Competition and Consumer Protection Commission Strategic Plan (2026–2030)

Detailed Overview

The COMESA Competition and Consumer Commission, which may also be referred to as the Commission or CCCC, is a key institution promoting fair competition, regional integration, and consumer protection across the COMESA region. Established under Regulation 8 of the COMESA Competition and Consumer Protection Regulations of 2025 (the ‘Regulations’)andanchored in the COMESA Treaty, the Commission enforces competition law to foster equitable markets among Member States. This 2026 - 2030 Strategic Plan is a forward-looking blueprint designed to navigate emerging global, continental, and regional challenges, ranging from digital transformation and cross-border competition dynamics to evolving consumer expectations. The plan builds on the lessons and best practices from the evaluation of the 2021–2025 plan and is aligned to key frameworks, such as the African Union’s Agenda 2063, the AfCFTA Competition Protocol (2023), and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The Plan reflects a rigorous and participatory design process involving performance reviews, stakeholder consultations, and strategic foresight