World Bank Group Competition Advocacy Contest 2026
The World Bank Group has opened applications for its Competition Advocacy Contest 2026. This contest highlights the significant role of competition agencies, sector regulators, and other governmental or non-governmental organizations in promoting competition by showcasing their advocacy success stories.
📖 About the 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 of competition agencies, sector regulators, and other organizations in promoting competition.
- Showcase advocacy success stories from around the world.
🎁 Benefits of the Contest
Participants in the contest can enjoy the following benefits:
- Global Recognition: Showcase your advocacy success story to an international audience.
- Presentation Opportunity: Winners will present their stories at a joint ICN–World Bank Group event.
- Networking: Build connections with competition agencies, regulators, and NGOs worldwide.
- Knowledge Sharing: Contribute innovative strategies and lessons learned to the global community.
- Credibility & Influence: Enhance institutional reputation and strengthen future advocacy efforts.
✅ Contest Requirements
To participate in the contest, the following criteria must be met:
- Eligible Participants: Competition agencies, sector regulators, and other government bodies or non-governmental organizations promoting competition policy.
- Non-ICN Members: If you are not a member of the ICN, you must inform the ICN member in your jurisdiction about your intention to participate. A list of all ICN members is available online.
- Joint Submissions: Joint submissions from ICN members and government bodies or non-governmental organizations are encouraged.
📅 Application Date and Process
- Review Process: An independent panel will review the submissions and select the top stories.
- Presentation Opportunity: Winning applicants will be invited to present their stories at a joint ICN–World Bank Group event.
- Announcement: Winners and honorable mentions will be announced in advance of the 2026 ICN Annual Conference.
⏰ Application Deadline
The deadline to apply for the contest is 23 January, 2026.
🌐 Application Portal
- Details: View more information about the contest on the World Bank Group Competition Advocacy Contest page.
- Apply Here: Submit your application via SurveyMonkey.
Take this opportunity to showcase your advocacy success story and contribute to the global competition policy community!
- Global Recognition: Showcase your advocacy success story to an international audience.
- Presentation Opportunity: Winners present at a joint ICN–World Bank Group event.
- Networking: Build connections with competition agencies, regulators, and NGOs worldwide.
- Knowledge Sharing: Contribute innovative strategies and lessons learned to the global community.
- Credibility & Influence: Enhance institutional reputation and strengthen future advocacy efforts.
