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2023 Year in Review: Switzerland (Part I: Scope of Arbitration Clause, Capacity of Discernment, Res Iudicata)

Kluwer Arbitration

Part I focuses on the scope of arbitration clause and its validity in the context of a party’s (in)capacity of discernment, as well as on the new developments regarding res iudicata. ’s request, the Ecuadorian court ruled on 4 February 2021 that the block should be removed, and a new birth certificate issued for A. In 2018, A.’s

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Unlocking opportunities: How Ekiti State, Nigeria is enabling women businesses through better procurement practices

Open Contracting Partnership

Open contracting approach: Supported by OCP’s Lift Impact accelerator program from 2021, Ekiti State’s public procurement agency created better opportunities for small businesses and particularly women-led businesses, to participate in public contracts. To realize that vision, in 2021, EKBPP joined OCP’s Lift accelerator program.

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Interviews with Our Editors: Diana Bayzakova and Dr. Islambekov Rustambekov

Kluwer Arbitration

Bayzakova in 2019 , the TIAC has played a leading role in advancing arbitration in Uzbekistan and has also hosted successful Uzbek Arbitration Weeks since 2021. In February 2021, Uzbekistan adopted a new Law on International Commercial Arbitration based on the UNCITRAL Model Law. Since the last interview with Ms.

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US: Export Controls Enforcement in 2024: A Fireside Chat with U.S. Assistant Secretary Matthew S. Axelrod

Import and Trade Remedies

Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security, a position to which he was unanimously confirmed by the United States Senate in December 2021. persons do not participate in unsanctioned foreign boycotts. Axelrod currently serves as the Assistant Secretary for Export Enforcement at the U.S. They also work to ensure that U.S.

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OCP Feedback Survey: Closing the books on 2023 and looking towards 2030

Open Contracting Partnership

We received an 86 out of 100, returning to the record high score we received in 2021 during our intensive COVID-19 response and recovery support. In 2024, we look towards implementation of the resolution and participation at the International Anti-Corruption Conference (IACC) in Lithuania this summer.

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Racial Equity Budgeting: A Powerful Tool to Reduce Inequalities

Inter-American Development Bank

New Unit and Tools Washington DC created in 2021 the Office of Racial Equity (ORE), under the Office of the City Manager, and has developed the Racial Equity Budget Tool, a set of questions that agencies should ask themselves at the budget formulation stage when reprogramming, requesting capital, awarding grants, or using federal funds.

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USDS impact report showcases ‘a year of launching things’

FedScoop

Specifically, the organization conducted research with a nationwide group of participants, documenting their experiences throughout pregnancy and childbirth along with any relevant interactions with the federal government.