Open Contracting Partnership

DECEMBER 19, 2023

At 2 am on Saturday morning, the day after the 10th Conference of the States Parties to the UN Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) was meant to end in Atlanta, exhausted negotiators finally adopted a resolution on “ Promoting transparency and integrity in public procurement in support of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development ”.

Public Procurement 140

Public Procurement Procurement E-procurement IT 140

Kluwer Arbitration

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

As part of its Vision 2030, and in order to attract more foreign investments, the KSA has significantly aligned its legal landscape with international standards to reassure both local and foreign investors. In such cases, the party engaging in bad faith negotiations becomes liable for the resulting damages incurred by the other party.

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Negotiation Influencing Efficiency Corruption 52

Kluwer Arbitration

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

Third, and importantly, the SIFA contains an entire chapter dedicated to ESG provisions with the stated objective of integrating sustainable development in the Parties’ relationship and contributing to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals of the UN 2030 Agenda (Article 28(2)).

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Sustainability Transparency Influencing Negotiation 52

Kluwer Arbitration

JUNE 8, 2024

Third , investors might negotiate new or amend existing contracts with EU member states or their agencies to include provisions for arbitration with substantive protections, preferably seated outside the EU. High-profile cases include German energy companies suing the Netherlands under the ECT for phasing out coal power by 2030. (

Influencing 52

Influencing Balance Negotiation Corruption 52

How to Crack a Nut

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

However, as the pervasive abuses of direct awards under the emergency conditions generated by the covid pandemic evidenced in virtually all jurisdictions, dispensing with those requirements, checks and balances comes with a very high price tag for taxpayers in terms of corruption, favouritism, and wastage of public funds.

Public Procurement 105

Public Procurement Procurement Buyers Tender 105

Kluwer Arbitration

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) is witnessing a significant surge in construction activity, from leading giga projects (such as NEOM and the Red Sea Project) to being selected as the host of the FIFA World Cup 2034 and Expo 2030. Historically, inflation has not been a major issue for the KSA’s construction industry.

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Price Supply Chain Balance Negotiation 52