On October 1st, 2024 , Sorin Mierlea , the President of InfoCons , is participating in the members’ meeting organized by Consumers International on the Zoom online platform. The main theme of this meeting is „Elevating the Voice of Vulnerable Consumers ” .
Today marks the second session of the Global Insights Series, centered on promoting sustainability, fairness, and consumer empowerment in our rapidly changing marketplace. As transformations unfold—whether through digital finance or the shift toward a greener economy—it’s vital to prioritize the needs and voices of vulnerable consumers, who are too often marginalized. Tackling their challenges is key to building a marketplace that is genuinely inclusive and equitable.
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This session will focus on achieving positive outcomes for these at-risk consumers. Through presentations, expert discussions, and insights from industry leaders, this session will examine the specific obstacles vulnerable consumers face and how emerging trends in consumer protection, sustainable practices, and innovative business models can be harnessed to support them.
The insights shared today by the members of Consumers International will help ensure that the modern marketplace benefits all consumers, particularly those most vulnerable.
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This meeting will feature the following speakers:
- Nadeem Iqbal – CEO , The Network for Consumer Protection ( Pakistan ) ;
- Elizabeth Blakelock – Accessibility and Inclusion Manager , Monzo Bank ;
- Ali Schmidt-Fellner – Vice President, Insights , Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth ;
- Chiso Ndukwe-Okafor – CEO , Consumer Advocacy and Empowerment Foundation ( Nigeria ) ;
- Anindita Chakraborty – Senior Manager, Special Projects and Operations , Center for Financial Inclusion (Accion) .
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InfoCons – European Organization for Consumer Protection and Promotion of Programs and Strategies , a full member of the World Organization Consumers International , founding member of the Federation of Consumer Associations , and member of ANEC .