World Bank Group has opned applications for its Competition Advocacy Contest 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About World Bank Group Competition Advocacy Contest
The International Competition Network (ICN) and the World Bank Group are pleased to announce the launch of the 2026 Competition Advocacy Contest. The contest aims to highlight the key role competition agencies, sector regulators and other governmental bodies or non-governmental organizations play in promoting competition by showcasing their advocacy success stories.
Benefits of World Bank Group Competition Advocacy Contest
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Global Recognition: Showcase your advocacy success story to an international audience.
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Presentation Opportunity: Winners present at a joint ICN–World Bank Group event.
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Networking: Build connections with competition agencies, regulators, and NGOs worldwide.
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Knowledge Sharing: Contribute innovative strategies and lessons learned to the global community.
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Credibility & Influence: Enhance institutional reputation and strengthen future advocacy efforts.
World Bank Group Competition Advocacy Contest Requirements
- Competition agencies, sector regulators and other government bodies and non-governmental organizations promoting competition policy are welcome to apply.
- If you are not a member of the ICN, you should reach out to the ICN member in your jurisdiction to inform about your intention to participate in the contest. A list of all ICN members is available here. Joint submissions from ICN members and government bodies or non-governmental organizations are encouraged.
Application Date and Process
- An independent panel will review the submissions and select the top stories. Winning applicants will be invited to present their stories at a joint ICN-World Bank Group event. Winners and honorable mentions will be announced in advance of 2026 ICN Annual Conference.
Application Deadline
23 January, 2026
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