The ADP in collaboration with the University of Cape Town organized a workshop on “Strengthening the use of competition law to promote access to health technologies”, which addressed competition law as a critical policy tool to improve innovation, reduce prices, increase access and protect consumer welfare. The role of competition law in lowering antiretroviral (ARV) drug prices in South Africa was highlighted. The workshop promoted South–South exchange between participating countries including Brazil, China, India, Indonesia, the Philippines, Russia, South Africa and Thailand. The workshop was held from 29-31 October 2015 in Cape Town, South Africa. |