STRENGTHENING MARKET FAIRNESS: THE ROLE OF MEDIATION IN RESOLVING COMPETITION DISPUTES
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Market fairness is a key element in maintaining healthy competition among businesses, contributing to sustainable economic growth and consumer protection. In the context of competition disputes, swift and efficient resolution is essential to prevent disruptions in market dynamics. This article examines the role of mediation as an alternative mechanism in resolving competition disputes, aiming to enhance market fairness. Mediation offers a more flexible, quick, and cooperative dispute resolution process compared to litigation, reducing tension among businesses and enabling mutually beneficial solutions. By analyzing various cases and regulations across jurisdictions, this paper demonstrates that mediation can serve as an effective tool for balancing economic interests with legal protections. The findings of this study are expected to provide guidance for stakeholders in implementing mediation as part of a strategy to enhance market fairness in an increasingly competitive global landscape. Globally, several countries have begun to adopt mediation as part of their competition regulation, demonstrating its effectiveness in safeguarding market fairness. Through a comparative analysis of mediation models across different jurisdictions, this article provides in-depth insights into how mediation regulations can be integrated into Indonesia’s competition system.
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