CCA, BNPC sign MoU
Friday, May 13, 2022 | 230 Views |
Through the MoU, the two entities will share information on research findings that have a bearing on productivity and competitiveness, joint policy briefs and advocacy programmes about constraints on competition, and regional and international competitiveness.
Speaking at the signing ceremony this week, BNPC acting General Manager Teedzani Majaule said the organisation recognised the growing need to continuously engage the CCA as the main consumer protection agency in the economy.
The fees have been doubled from the previous amounts and raise concerns about political participation accessibility and democratic representation principles.This significant fee increase prompts questions regarding its impact on grassroots democracy.On one hand, the fees act as a filter, ensuring only serious contenders enter the race, potentially reducing frivolous candidacies and generating crucial campaign funds. The BDP argues that aspiring...