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Procurement Methods vs. Solicitation Tools: What Every Procurement Professional Needs to Know

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This article seeks to disentangle these overlapping terms by examining the tools and methods that are often used interchangeably. Procurement decisions may also be influenced by emergencies, such as the need for the prompt delivery of goods and services to address disasters like earthquakes or hurricanes.

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The Sustainable Investment Facilitation Agreement Between the EU and Angola: A New Model for Investment Agreements?

Kluwer Arbitration

Scope of Application Differently from traditional investment agreements, the stated purpose of the SIFA is not only to foster foreign direct investment (“FDI”) (Article 1), but also to do so in a manner that integrates environmental and labour standards, transparency, and corporate social responsibility.

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The Contents of Arbitration: The International Journal of Arbitration, Mediation and Dispute Management (Ciarb), Volume 90, Issue 4 (2024)

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Arbitrations evolution has intensified during the time of my editorship and has influenced the ways in which public discourse on arbitration is currently conducted. This article critically analyses the extant conflict resolution mechanisms under the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Protocol, noting its strengths and weaknesses.

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Countdown to RIDW24: Building Investor Trust: A Dive into Saudi Arabia’s Legal Reforms

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This step, however, to some extent, is mitigated by those more restrictive provisions that are influenced by Shariah law in Saudi legislation. Instead, it encourages amicable settlements wherever possible (Article 13, FIL). Remarkably, the FIL does not prescribe a specific dispute resolution mechanism.

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Brexit 2.0: The United Kingdom Leaves the Energy Charter Treaty

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A withdrawal takes effect one year after the receipt of the notification of withdrawal by the ECT’s depositary under Article 47(2) of the ECT, leading to the UK’s withdrawal becoming effective on 27 April 2025 (as also noted in the ECT Secretariat’s press release ). At the same time, Article 36(1) lit.

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European Commission Publishes Non-Paper of Model Clauses for Member States’ Bilateral Investment Agreements with Third Countries

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In October 2023, the European Commission published a Non-Paper of Annotations to Model Clauses for Negotiation or Re-negotiation of Member States’ Bilateral Investment Treaties (“BITs”) with Third Countries (“Model Clauses”) (“Non-Paper”).

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What is a Prime Contractor?

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This article will explore what is prime contractor roles, responsibilities, and the importance of prime contractors in government projects. Adherence to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and maintaining thorough documentation are non-negotiable requirements.