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The 3 revolutions of public procurement in Africa

Open Contracting Partnership

As the largest portion of the economy that is directly in government’s hands, public procurement is now at the forefront of interventions in digitizing government business, and advancing inclusive development, sustainability, and open government. This was not always the case.

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CBAr 23rd International Arbitration Conference: Arbitration and Infrastructure

Kluwer Arbitration

Visconte briefly traced the history of the infrastructure debate, from ancient civilizations such as the Aztecs, Greeks, Incas, and Romans to modern-day discussions on sustainability. 13,129/2015 , which expanded arbitration’s scope, especially in infrastructure-related disputes involving public administration.

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Is the “Africanization” of International Investment Law Needed?

Kluwer Arbitration

While the Investment Protocol and the Model BIT deal with different subjects, they both aim to promote investment and trade in Africa without compromising African states’ abilities to implement necessary national policies and achieve their sustainable development goals. These features, however, are not new.

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Examining the Delegation of the Power to Determine Arbitrability: Insights from Fujitsu Semiconductor Ltd. v. Cypress Semiconductor Corp.

Kluwer Arbitration

A separate dispute resolution provision, with an integration clause, was formed when Cypress Semiconductor Corporation (“Cypress”) signed a Distributor Agreement with Fujitsu Electronics Inc. (“Fujitsu Electronics”), a subsidiary of Fujitsu Semiconductor, in 2015 after Cypress merged with Spansion. Opus Bank , 796 F.3d

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The 2024 NAI Arbitration Rules: Better, Faster, Greener!

Kluwer Arbitration

The new NAI Rules, which had been last revised in 2015 , introduce a number of innovative features and aim to provide for more efficient and expeditious dispute resolution, thereby responding to the needs and increased sophistication of users of international arbitration.

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Navigating Contract Termination Procurement Act 2023

Tracker Intelligence

Understanding the procurement act 2023 reform allows public sector customers to mitigate risks, implement accountability, and sustain compliance. These requirements safeguard against legal arguments, financial losses, and assistance disruptions while upholdingprocurement regulationscreated to promote clarity and fairness.

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Delhi Arbitration Weekend 2024: India and the Evolving Nature of Investor State Dispute Settlement

Kluwer Arbitration

Current Challenges in ISDS Kenneth Beale addressed the developments around sustainability, climate change and the Energy Charter Treaty with respect to ISDS.

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