Competition Law and the Challenges of Insular Economies: A focus on French Polynesia and the Pacific Region /
.-- New York: : Institute de Droit de la Concurrence , 2025
.-- 434 pág. ; 24 cm.
.-- Concurrences: Competition Law Review
This book provides a comprehensive overview of the progress made and the challenges still to be overcome in order to unlock and support the potential of the island economies.
Through in-depth analyses, case studies, and concrete examples, the authors examine central issues such as regulated prices, hydrocarbons, and abuse of dominance, while exploring strategic sectors such as telecommunications, tourism, and energy.
The reflections and contributions gathered in this book highlight the specific challenges faced by island economies and offer avenues to strengthen regional cooperation. The shared experiences of the competition authorities of French Polynesia, New Caledonia, and other Pacific territories enrich this overview, paving the way for concrete solutions to tackle the high cost of living and promote sustainable economic development.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
OVERVIEW
A Word from the President
Moetai Brotherson
Foreword
Oliver Guersent
Foreword
William E. Kovacic
Introduction
Benoît Cœuré
Polynesian Competition Law: Protecting a Reef Barrier
Johanne Peyre
List of contributors
PART I. THE GENESIS AND FIRST STEPS OF A SHARED AMBITION
In the Beginning There Was Determination
Jean-Christophe Boissou
“My primary objective was to protect Polynesian consumers”
Teva Rohfritsch
“It was an unprecedented experience for all those involved”
Édouard Fritch
“The dominant position of certain large groups, whether local or from
the mainland, requires an economic governance based on rigor and balance”
Yvonnick Raffin
“Competition has paid off: telecommunications and air transport are prime examples”
Pascal Devillers
“The APC’s actions are also favourable for public authorities, since greater transparency encourages
the management of public funds”
Jean-Luc Lemercier
PART II. A DECADE OF DECISIONS AND OPINIONS FROM THE POLYNESIAN COMPETITION AUTHORITY –
A REVIEW
“Informal contacts are numerous and help to clarify texts and case law”
Sophie Bresny
Competition and import and distribution mechanisms
Antoine Callot
Price Control Mechanisms in Polynesia
Frédéric Paillusson
Transportation of Hydrocarbons: The Action of the Polynesian Competition Authority
Arnaud Busseuil and Heiva Sage
Funeral Services: The First Agreement Decision by the Polynesian Competition Authority Sets the Tone
Nathalie Jalabert-Doury and Emma Moisson
The Effectiveness of the Polynesian Competition Authority: The Example of the Telecommunications Sector
Patrick Hubert and Quitterie de La Poype
The Acquisition of Bolloré Logistics by CMA CGM: Impact of the Decision
Jérôme Philippe
Regulating Merger Transactions in French Polynesia: Lessons from the Brasserie de Tahiti Case
Arthur Helfer, Igor Simic and Marie Minetto
The Oversight of Commercial Arrangements in French Polynesia: A Case Study of Carrefour Moorea
Matthieu Pujuguet
“We’ve come so far, and expectations are high”
Makalio Folituu
Quiet on Set! Competition in Progress
PART III. CONTRIBUTION TO THE REGULATION OF KEY ECONOMIC SECTORS
The Opening of the Polynesian Telecommunications Sector to Competition
Antoine Callot, Johanne Peyre
Competition Law and the Challenges of Insular Economies
Transport: Analysis of Infrastructures, Barriers and Regulations in Island Markets
Henri Piffaut
Effective Economic Regulation Independence from the Companies in the Sector and from Political Power
Vincent Jaunet
The Challenges of Competition Law in the Energy Sector
Elisabeth Moreau
Competition and Tourism: Assessment of a Decade of Decision
Nathalie Jalabert-Doury and Sarah Vidal
Not Every Cloud Brings a Storm: When the Winds of Competition Blow Across the Polynesian Tourism Sector
Yannick Lecornu and Hironui Johnston
PART IV. THE PROPER USE OF COOPERATION TO BREAK STRUCTURAL ISOLATION
The French and Polynesian Authorities Will Continue to Unite their Efforts to Promote the Vitality of the Metropolitan
and Polynesian Economies
Stanislas Martin
Building Competition in the Pacific: Seven Years of Cooperation Between the Polynesian and New Caledonian Authorities
Stéphane Retterer and Chloé Racine
PINCCER: A New Era of Collaboration and Market Competitiveness in the South Pacific
Joel Abraham and Vinitesh Kumar
The Role and Achievements of the OECD Competition Committee in Promoting Good Practices and International Cooperation
Frederic Jenny
PART V. ISSUES, CHALLENGES, AND FUTURE OF COMPETITION IN FRENCH POLYNESIA
Fighting the High Cost of Living in French Polynesia: The ISLE Initiative
Jérôme Philippe
Increasing Competition to Moderate the Cost of Living in French Polynesia: The ISLE Initiative
Benoît Durand and Sean Ennis
An Overview of Competition Law and Policy Challenges in the Pacific Islands: The Case of French Polynesia
By Johanne Peyre, William E. Kovacic and Alejandro Ibarra
The Prohibition of Exclusive Import Agreements in French Polynesia: A Plea for the Return of a Missing Law
Walid Chaiehoudj
Integrating Sustainable Development into Polynesian Competition Law: Between Uncertainty and Opportunity
Hervé Raimana Lallemant-Moe
Balancing Competition and Sustainability in Island Economies is Not Simply a “Greening” Exercise of Existing Policies
Léopold Temoana Biardeau
“Greater focus on anti-competitive practices”
Warren Dexter
“I am a strong advocate of competition and an equally strong defender of the Polynesian Competition Authority”
Moetai Brotherson
Postface
Gina Cass-Gottlieb
978-1-939007-58-2
Competencia Derecho Energía eléctrica Telecomunicaciones Transportes Medio ambiente Regulación Derecho de la competencia
Defensa de la competencia Antitrust Abuso de posición dominante Prácticas anticompetitivas Crecimiento económico Protección del consumidor Protección medioambiental Desarrollo sostenible Autoridades nacionales de competencia Cooperación internacional
Guersent, Olivier, prol. Kovacic, William E., prol. Coeuré, Benoît, intr. Peyre, Johanne, ed. lit. Silvestro, Enzo, ed. lit. Terrien, Vivien, ed. lit. Emen, Teuraterai, ed. lit. Lecornu, Yannick, ed. lit.
This book provides a comprehensive overview of the progress made and the challenges still to be overcome in order to unlock and support the potential of the island economies.
Through in-depth analyses, case studies, and concrete examples, the authors examine central issues such as regulated prices, hydrocarbons, and abuse of dominance, while exploring strategic sectors such as telecommunications, tourism, and energy.
The reflections and contributions gathered in this book highlight the specific challenges faced by island economies and offer avenues to strengthen regional cooperation. The shared experiences of the competition authorities of French Polynesia, New Caledonia, and other Pacific territories enrich this overview, paving the way for concrete solutions to tackle the high cost of living and promote sustainable economic development.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
OVERVIEW
A Word from the President
Moetai Brotherson
Foreword
Oliver Guersent
Foreword
William E. Kovacic
Introduction
Benoît Cœuré
Polynesian Competition Law: Protecting a Reef Barrier
Johanne Peyre
List of contributors
PART I. THE GENESIS AND FIRST STEPS OF A SHARED AMBITION
In the Beginning There Was Determination
Jean-Christophe Boissou
“My primary objective was to protect Polynesian consumers”
Teva Rohfritsch
“It was an unprecedented experience for all those involved”
Édouard Fritch
“The dominant position of certain large groups, whether local or from
the mainland, requires an economic governance based on rigor and balance”
Yvonnick Raffin
“Competition has paid off: telecommunications and air transport are prime examples”
Pascal Devillers
“The APC’s actions are also favourable for public authorities, since greater transparency encourages
the management of public funds”
Jean-Luc Lemercier
PART II. A DECADE OF DECISIONS AND OPINIONS FROM THE POLYNESIAN COMPETITION AUTHORITY –
A REVIEW
“Informal contacts are numerous and help to clarify texts and case law”
Sophie Bresny
Competition and import and distribution mechanisms
Antoine Callot
Price Control Mechanisms in Polynesia
Frédéric Paillusson
Transportation of Hydrocarbons: The Action of the Polynesian Competition Authority
Arnaud Busseuil and Heiva Sage
Funeral Services: The First Agreement Decision by the Polynesian Competition Authority Sets the Tone
Nathalie Jalabert-Doury and Emma Moisson
The Effectiveness of the Polynesian Competition Authority: The Example of the Telecommunications Sector
Patrick Hubert and Quitterie de La Poype
The Acquisition of Bolloré Logistics by CMA CGM: Impact of the Decision
Jérôme Philippe
Regulating Merger Transactions in French Polynesia: Lessons from the Brasserie de Tahiti Case
Arthur Helfer, Igor Simic and Marie Minetto
The Oversight of Commercial Arrangements in French Polynesia: A Case Study of Carrefour Moorea
Matthieu Pujuguet
“We’ve come so far, and expectations are high”
Makalio Folituu
Quiet on Set! Competition in Progress
PART III. CONTRIBUTION TO THE REGULATION OF KEY ECONOMIC SECTORS
The Opening of the Polynesian Telecommunications Sector to Competition
Antoine Callot, Johanne Peyre
Competition Law and the Challenges of Insular Economies
Transport: Analysis of Infrastructures, Barriers and Regulations in Island Markets
Henri Piffaut
Effective Economic Regulation Independence from the Companies in the Sector and from Political Power
Vincent Jaunet
The Challenges of Competition Law in the Energy Sector
Elisabeth Moreau
Competition and Tourism: Assessment of a Decade of Decision
Nathalie Jalabert-Doury and Sarah Vidal
Not Every Cloud Brings a Storm: When the Winds of Competition Blow Across the Polynesian Tourism Sector
Yannick Lecornu and Hironui Johnston
PART IV. THE PROPER USE OF COOPERATION TO BREAK STRUCTURAL ISOLATION
The French and Polynesian Authorities Will Continue to Unite their Efforts to Promote the Vitality of the Metropolitan
and Polynesian Economies
Stanislas Martin
Building Competition in the Pacific: Seven Years of Cooperation Between the Polynesian and New Caledonian Authorities
Stéphane Retterer and Chloé Racine
PINCCER: A New Era of Collaboration and Market Competitiveness in the South Pacific
Joel Abraham and Vinitesh Kumar
The Role and Achievements of the OECD Competition Committee in Promoting Good Practices and International Cooperation
Frederic Jenny
PART V. ISSUES, CHALLENGES, AND FUTURE OF COMPETITION IN FRENCH POLYNESIA
Fighting the High Cost of Living in French Polynesia: The ISLE Initiative
Jérôme Philippe
Increasing Competition to Moderate the Cost of Living in French Polynesia: The ISLE Initiative
Benoît Durand and Sean Ennis
An Overview of Competition Law and Policy Challenges in the Pacific Islands: The Case of French Polynesia
By Johanne Peyre, William E. Kovacic and Alejandro Ibarra
The Prohibition of Exclusive Import Agreements in French Polynesia: A Plea for the Return of a Missing Law
Walid Chaiehoudj
Integrating Sustainable Development into Polynesian Competition Law: Between Uncertainty and Opportunity
Hervé Raimana Lallemant-Moe
Balancing Competition and Sustainability in Island Economies is Not Simply a “Greening” Exercise of Existing Policies
Léopold Temoana Biardeau
“Greater focus on anti-competitive practices”
Warren Dexter
“I am a strong advocate of competition and an equally strong defender of the Polynesian Competition Authority”
Moetai Brotherson
Postface
Gina Cass-Gottlieb
978-1-939007-58-2
Competencia Derecho Energía eléctrica Telecomunicaciones Transportes Medio ambiente Regulación Derecho de la competencia
Defensa de la competencia Antitrust Abuso de posición dominante Prácticas anticompetitivas Crecimiento económico Protección del consumidor Protección medioambiental Desarrollo sostenible Autoridades nacionales de competencia Cooperación internacional
Guersent, Olivier, prol. Kovacic, William E., prol. Coeuré, Benoît, intr. Peyre, Johanne, ed. lit. Silvestro, Enzo, ed. lit. Terrien, Vivien, ed. lit. Emen, Teuraterai, ed. lit. Lecornu, Yannick, ed. lit.