Must protect consumers' interest: UNCTAD

UNCTAD Secretary General called for collective efforts to protect the interest of consumers in Asia

India and other Asian countries must think collectively to protect consumers’ interest in view of rising globalisation and e-commerce, United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Secretary General Mukhisa Kituyi said on Thursday. 

He pitched for nurturing consumer privacy and empowering vulnerable consumers with digital literacy amid growing online purchases globally. 

Speaking at a global event on ‘Empowering consumers in new markets’, organised by the consumer affairs ministry, he called for collective efforts to protect the interest of consumers in Asia.