ERCA to Participate in the ICN Annual Conference 2026 in Manila: A Strategic Presence to Strengthen International Cooperation in Competition Matters and Amplify West Africa’s Voice on the Global Stage

The ECOWAS Regional Competition Authority (ERCA) confirms its participation in the 25th Annual Conference of the International Competition Network (ICN), to be held in Manila.
This participation demonstrates the institution’s ongoing commitment to effective competition, strengthened regional integration and constructive international dialogue among competition authorities. Source

A key event in the field, the ICN conference brings together hundreds of regulators and experts from over 140 jurisdictions each year to discuss major developments in competition policy, emerging trends and the most innovative enforcement tools. ERCA intends to participate fully in these discussions and contribute its regional expertise. Source

As the ECOWAS Regional Authority responsible for competition regulation, ERCA has, since it became operational in 2019, pursued a vital mission: to promote fairer, more integrated markets that are more conducive to economic development in West Africa. Its participation in Manila will further enhance its international profile and its technical partnerships