As the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic sweeps across countries, surge pricing and shortages of essential goods like health supplies and food are affecting all regions.
Consumers International's survey of 100 consumer organisation members in all parts of the world revealed a familiar pattern of problems faced by consumers, and calls for swift action to protect not just health but access to essential services like food, utilities, finance and internet connections at a price that leaves no one out.
During this crisis, access to reliable information on health, safety and consumer rights is essential, and consumer groups across the globe are playing a leading role in supporting and protecting consumers during these challenging and uncertain times.
See our information page for the latest developments and insight on how consumer advocacy is addressing the challenges that arise from COVID-19.
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Consumers International joined world leaders at the World Economic Forum's Annual meeting in Davos, 21-24 January 2020, to ensure that the global consumer voice was represented in high-level discussions on privacy and digital rights, sustainable consumption, plastics recycling, the future of food, finance and energy.
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