The OECD's Competition Committee is the world's premier source of policy analysis and advice to governments on how best to harness market forces in the interests of greater global economic efficiency and prosperity. Bringing together the leaders of the world's major competition authorities, the Committee is the chief international forum on important competition policy issues.

Well-designed competition law, effective law enforcement, and competition-friendly regulation support efficiency, growth and stability for the benefit of all. From highly industrialised nations to the poorest developing countries, the Committee promotes market-oriented reform by actively encouraging and assisting decision-makers in government to tackle anti-competitive practices and regulations.

Members of the Committee include senior representatives from the competition authorities in OECD countries, plus observers from a number of non-OECD countries. Even more countries participate through the Global Forum on Competition. Business and consumer representatives also participate in some Committee and Global Forum activities.

The Committee is supported in its mission by the Competition Division. The role of the Division is to provide the Committee with analytical support and promote its reform platform around the globe. To this end, the Division prepares analytical papers, sector studies and policy recommendations, and offers hands-on support to governments seeking to strengthen their national competition frameworks.