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Smart Public Procurement for Better Public Spending in Latin America and the Caribbean

Inter-American Development Bank

Smart Public Procurement Can Contribute to Marofiscal Stability Smart public procurement spending can be a critical area for improving fiscal balances because it can improve the effectiveness of public expenditure by reducing waste. Better fiscal balances will contribute to greater macroeconomic stability.

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Climate Litigation and Investor-State Arbitration: Implications of the European Court of Human Rights’ Historic Ruling in KlimaSeniorinnen

Kluwer Arbitration

In KlimaSeniorinnen , the Court held 16:1 (Judge Eicke dissenting) that Article 8 ECHR (right to private and family life) encompasses a right to effective protection from—and a corresponding duty (or “positive obligation”) on States to mitigate—the serious adverse effects of climate change on human lives and health.

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The Contents of Arbitration: The International Journal of Arbitration, Mediation and Dispute Management, Volume 89, Issue 4 (2023)

Kluwer Arbitration

Thus, he considers the primary rule of treaty interpretation in Article 31(1) of the VCLT, explains that the language used does not assist in ensuring consistency in treaty interpretation, and that the absence of guidance gives a wide-ranging and unguided discretion to interpreters.

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From a recent practitioner: More of what’s ahead for federal acquisition in 2024

Federal News Network

I think we recently saw an article that we crossed $100 billion a year market share threshold, which was somewhat unheard of just even a few years ago, but it’s all due to an unknown. I would say two of what is the right balance in this environment. We’ve made significant strides over the last year.

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Red Eagle v. Colombia: Colombia’s Decisions to Protect Páramos Do Not Constitute a Violation of the Minimum Standard of Treatment vis-à-vis an Investor with No Vested Right

Kluwer Arbitration

Article 34 of the Mining Code establishes that no exploration and exploitation can be performed in areas declared and delimited by environmental authorities as “protected areas,” called “mining exclusion zones.” The tribunal ruled that FET should not be taken as a standalone principle and must not go beyond the scope of MST.

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Red Eagle v. Colombia: Colombia’s Decisions to Protect Páramos Do Not Constitute a Violation of the Minimum Standard of Treatment vis-à-vis an Investor with No Vested Right

Kluwer Arbitration

Article 34 of the Mining Code establishes that no exploration and exploitation can be performed in areas declared and delimited by environmental authorities as “protected areas,” called “mining exclusion zones.” The tribunal ruled that FET should not be taken as a self-standing standard, it is part of MST and must not go beyond its scope.

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Simplifying Public Sector Procurement: Strategies to Increase Sme Participation

The Procurement School

This article explores practical approaches to streamline public sector procurement processes and focuses on increasing participation from Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs). Thankfully, there are methods that encourage procurement simplification and SME participation while maintaining a balance between risk, quality, and standards.