The Department’s activity is as follows: –

  1. Prepare the department’s annual research plans and follow up their implementation.

  2. Accomplish theoretical and applied research related to market economics and consumer needs and interests.

  3. Collect, analyze and document market and consumer-related data from governmental and non-governmental institutions for the purpose of cataloguing and classifying them.

  4. Follow-up on all market issues for the purpose of protecting consumers from all types of fraud, imitation and fraud in types of goods and services

  5. Preparation and submission of periodic reports on cases and irregularities monitored to the relevant section of the Centre.

  6. Develop the relationship with relevant local and external institutions and agencies.

  7. Participation in local and international conferences, seminars and workshops.

  8. Issuance of leaflets and publications to raise the level of consumer knowledge in order to contribute to the achievement of the aims of achieving the advancement of the consumer culture industry in Iraqi society.

  9. Submit proposals for the development of the Centre’s strategy and develop the necessary plans and programs for implementation in coordination with other sections of the Center.

  10. Conducting mentoring campaigns for consumers and traders in markets and public shops.