Morocco to benefit from the first peer review on consumer protection

The United Nations Conference of Trade and Development (UNCTAD) will be home to the first peer review on consumer protection. As reported by the UN organization, Morocco is the first country to request being part of the project.

According to the same source, the peer review, which will provide a set of recommendations for the Kingdom will also allow the country to take advantage of the UNCTAD capacity-building and technical assistance.

Speaking to the same source, Fatiah Akharif, Director ad Interim of Quality and Market Surveillance, at the Ministry of Industry, Investment, Trade and Digital Economy, stated that «this peer review will allow us to strengthen our consumer protection system and align ourselves with what is considered the best international practices».

The review will be partially conducted by the Intergovernmental Group of Experts, which will help exchange expertise and put into practice the best and up-to-date practices regarding consumer protection.

The UNCTAD explains on its official website that Morocco will have «full ownership of the peer review process and therefore participate in the design and development of measures to implement the peer review recommendations in the follow-up phase, taking into consideration the country’s particular circumstances and specific needs».

For the record, the United Nations Conference of Trade and Development is a permanent intergovernmental body dealing with trade, investment and development issues. The organization’s goals are to maximize trade, investment and development opportunities.