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A red light for corruption: How the Dominican Republic is using open data, better processes & collaboration to fight corruption

Open Contracting Partnership

Challenge: In 2020, public procurement in the Dominican Republic lacked public trust and credibility due to several high-level corruption scandals. Corruption in public procurement makes us poorer and takes our rights away.” Efficiency is key. So the DGCP adopted a three-pronged approach to improve things.

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AML Whistleblowers Can Play a Key Role in Exposing the Illicit Side of Sports

Whistleblower Network News

The 2018 Supreme Court case Murphy v. Given this, the efficient enforcement of AML laws is a driving force in preventing illicit activities and deceptive practices within professional sports. The recently established Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Whistleblower Program can play a key role in combating the illicit side of the sports world.

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Interviews with Our Editors: South Africa in the Spotlight with Svetlana Vasileva-Stratenwerth, Secretary General at the Arbitration Foundation of Southern Africa (AFSA) International

Kluwer Arbitration

She is passionate about championing alternative dispute resolution across Africa and beyond and fostering a culture of cooperation, efficiency, and excellence among the diverse stakeholders involved in dispute resolution. The use of AFSA services is cost-efficient for our clients.

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Time to Listen and Act: Settlement Facilitation in Arbitration

Kluwer Arbitration

More progressively, Article 26 of the 2018 DIS Arbitration Rules obliges the arbitral tribunal to discuss with the parties the possibility of amicable settlement of the dispute or of individual disputed issues. Users expect institutional rules to be updated to provide the most efficient mechanism for resolving their disputes.

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Interviews with Our Editors: In Conversation with Datuk Sundra Rajoo, Director of the Asian International Arbitration Centre (AIAC)

Kluwer Arbitration

During my previous tenure as the Director of AIAC from 2010-2018, one of the pivotal moments was the rebranding of the Regional Centre of Arbitration Kuala Lumpur (RCAKL) to Kuala Lumpur Regional Centre for Arbitration (KLRCA) in May 2010 symbolising the Centre’s regional forward-looking growth. 1) Rule 12 of the 2023 Rules.

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Interviews with Our Editors: In Conversation with Joanne Lau, Secretary-General of the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre

Kluwer Arbitration

Also, our 2024 HKIAC Administered Arbitration Rules came into effect on 1 June 2024, which is a refinement of the well-received 2018 version. The changes provide not just incremental improvements for efficiency and integrity of proceedings, but also changes to reflect developing societal norms, such as environmental impact and diversity.

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Recent Developments in Hong Kong Arbitration

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This interpretation was also consistent with the legislative purpose of the Ordinance, which is to resolve disputes fairly and efficiently through arbitration. Compared with the 2018 HKIAC AAR, the Rules have more stringent requirements when it comes to disclosure. The author reserves the right to amend her position if appropriate.