Inter-American Development Bank

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Since high taxes on corporations disincentivize firms´ investments, an important policy question is whether the region should reduce taxation on corporate profits. This indicator can help policymakers understand whether taxes are influencing companies’ decisions to invest in new projects.

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Finance Import Inventory Influencing 72

Kluwer Arbitration

MAY 7, 2024

However, the 2024 IBA Guidelines underscore that the role of counsel and parties in this context is equally important. This issue was addressed in a 2021 Blog post by Panagiotis Kyriakou and Charlène Thommen, which commented on the Swiss Federal Tribunal’s (“SFT”) revision of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (“CAS”) award in WADA v.

Influencing 52

Influencing Transparency Networking Media 52

GovSpend

AUGUST 30, 2024

Other market dynamics like competitor influence, budget constraints, and contractual obligations can all affect your pipeline. Knowing when not to target an agency is just as important as knowing when they are most likely to buy again or renew/recompete.

Bidding 59

Bidding Purchasing Data Influencing 59

AWS Public Sector

MARCH 14, 2024

The Amazon Web Services (AWS) Sustainability Breakfast Briefing on February 20, 2024, in Dublin, Ireland, featured a panel of sustainability experts from AWS customers and partners, as well as educational talks on important sustainability themes. This blog post provides a recap of the highlights from the sustainability briefing.

Sustainability 81

Sustainability Data Quality Efficiency 81

AWS Public Sector

OCTOBER 23, 2024

While analyzing this massive dataset can help uncover factors (such as demography, road network, or characteristics) influencing rideshare patterns and their spatial variation across city areas, the datasets required can quickly become unwieldy to work with. Architectural diagram of the solutions described in this post. cast(IntegerType())).withColumn("Trip_Miles",

Demand 59

Demand Engineering Data Export 59

Inter-American Development Bank

AUGUST 1, 2023

This option is currently of particular importance, as inflation has been high, surpassing 15% in most emerging markets and reaching the highest average levels in the last 25 years in advanced economies. In this blog, we discuss how debt dynamics vary when inflation shocks are either demand or supply driven.

Balance 52

Balance Demand Finance Influencing 52

Kluwer Arbitration

JUNE 8, 2024

This ICCA Congress had as its theme “International Arbitration: A Human Endeavour,” which highlighted arbitration as a human activity and the importance of arbitration in human society. Referring to his seminal book ( Dealing in Virtue , 1994), Garth discussed the role and importance of people in developing arbitration.

Influencing 52

Influencing Participation Efficiency Transparency 52

Inter-American Development Bank

JULY 18, 2024

This has important implications for tax policies currently applied in countries, forcing governments to re-evaluate current tax rates and incentives to attract foreign investments. Influenced by legacy foreign direct investment policy practices, governments often prioritize lower taxes to stimulate economic growth and attract investment.

Import 52

Import Capacity Evaluation Government 52

How to Crack a Nut

APRIL 10, 2023

In this blog post, I summarise the main arguments. Such ‘organic’ or ‘incremental’ approach to institutional development could overshadow important design considerations, as well embed biases due to the institutional drivers of the existing (quasi)regulators.

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Procurement Buyers Influencing Import 52

AWS Public Sector

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

This blog post provides guidance towards data sharing among government agencies, offering prescriptive approaches and best practices for implementing secure data exchange solutions using AWS services. These factors influence the choice of AWS services and the establishment of appropriate data exchange patterns.

Data 75

Data Government Government Demand 75

Kluwer Arbitration

DECEMBER 14, 2024

Arbitrations evolution has intensified during the time of my editorship and has influenced the ways in which public discourse on arbitration is currently conducted. While originally the new ideas in international arbitration were introduced mainly by a few academic reviews, todays thought-leadership takes a variety of forms.

Management 52

Management Corruption Negotiation Import 52

Kluwer Arbitration

MAY 8, 2024

The discussion also addressed limitations to human cognitive skills, including the average attention span and the importance of engaging visuals. Follow along and see all of Kluwer Arbitration Blog ’s coverage of ICCA Hong Kong 2024 here.

Participation 52

Participation Import Sustainability Ethics 52

Kluwer Arbitration

MAY 8, 2024

The discussion also addressed limitations to human cognitive skills, including the average attention span and the importance of engaging visuals. Follow along and see all of Kluwer Arbitration Blog ’s coverage of ICCA Hong Kong 2024 here.

Ethics 52

Ethics Participation Import Sustainability 52

Bonfire

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

In our chat, he shares some important factors agencies should consider when making the call. I would worry that, if I wasn’t party to that, I might have less ability to influence that.”. Keep reading to learn more about the pitfalls of vendor-paid eProcurement with insights from our conversation with Craig.

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Eprocurement Bidder Bidding Influencing 52

ivalua

JULY 7, 2020

Overall, Procurement organisations can influence entire ecosystems of suppliers to develop with this balance in mind. Resiliency has always been an important business strength but naturally during times of crises, there is more focus on this. This blog was originally published by Procurious on their amazing blog.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Balance Supplier Procurement 52

Kluwer Arbitration

JANUARY 31, 2024

Crypto, block-chain and AI technology will all influence business transactions over time, meaning the type of disputes will evolve. These initiatives are bound to influence approaches to private dispute resolution as well, including arbitration. Singapore too is pursuing similar initiatives. Is it time for lawyers to innovate?

Innovation 52

Innovation Efficiency Influencing Management 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

JULY 12, 2024

The differences between the BAA and TAA are important considerations as government and industry work together to address supply chain security and resiliency.

Supply Chain 45

Supply Chain Price Telecommunication Purchasing 45

Open Contracting Partnership

JULY 5, 2023

For example, after TenderNed noticed a high percentage of contracting procedures in the database had unrealistic award values, they activated their “team of e-procurement influencers” – external e-procurement experts with a large follower base. Visit OCP’s blog for more on how OCDS complements eForms ).

Data 52

Data Tender Procurement E-procurement 52

Kluwer Arbitration

MARCH 22, 2024

If the title of this blog scared you, it was meant to. Whilst the outcomes they predict may look like “intelligent outcomes”, the focus is on predicting the outcome, rather than the reasons influencing why previous decisions have led to similar outcomes. There are no doubt many more ideas out there.

Evaluation 52

Evaluation Professional Services Efficiency Data 52

Kluwer Arbitration

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Fernando Marcondes discussed the importance of contract planning, emphasizing that it is essential for pricing and execution. Hemmingsen highlighted the importance of considering case law in the construction’s location, as the definition of damages can vary by country. She cited an ICC case Refinería de Cartagena S.A.S.

Insurance 52

Insurance Price Balance Contract 52

Kluwer Arbitration

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Mr. Vasconcellos stressed the importance of carefully drafting these clauses to avoid interpretative confusion in case of disputes. She emphasized the importance of precise language to avoid ambiguities. In closing, Professor Armesto predicted that arbitration would become increasingly influenced by climate change concerns.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Contract Import Buyers 52

Inter-American Development Bank

JANUARY 12, 2024

Influence on Compliance: a clearly defined activation timeline is pivotal in post-escape clause compliance. Escape clauses are an important element of fiscal rules, as they help striking a balance between fiscal rigidity and adaptability, which is crucial for managing economic challenges.

Government 52

Government Government Balance Quality 52

Kluwer Arbitration

DECEMBER 30, 2023

Such disputes are increasingly complex and evidence-heavy, and the panel agreed on the importance of Procedural Order No 1 (PO1). The influence of counsel was often more discernible in written witness statements than oral evidence. Posthuset ), the home of the Stockholm International Hearing Centre (SIHC).

Innovation 52

Innovation Import Sustainability Influencing 52

Kluwer Arbitration

JUNE 8, 2024

Further, the importance of planning for budget overruns was discussed, given the unpredictable nature of investment claims in terms of their duration and cost. Although advisory opinions are non-binding, they are intended to influence domestic and international litigation.

Influencing 52

Influencing Balance Negotiation Corruption 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

However, implementation of the final rule will be heavily influenced by opaque trainings and internal policy memos. Contractors rapidly found that their MAS offerings were no longer economically feasible and began removing important goods and services from their contracts.

Price 49

Price Negotiation Transparency Utilities 49

Kluwer Arbitration

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

It teases out some connections or influences among ICA, investor-State arbitration (“ISA”), and international and domestic mediation, which I have also sought to represent visually in the graphic below. Past lecturers have been senior former or serving Australian judges, with some discussing developments in arbitration.

Negotiation 52

Negotiation Influencing Corruption Consulting 52

Inter-American Development Bank

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Over the past two decades, a growing number of Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) countries began adopting fiscal rules to limit overspending influenced by election cycles, public pressure, and other political economy factors, helping the region strengthen its fiscal solvency and sustainability.

Balance 52

Balance Budget Sustainability Influencing 52

Kluwer Arbitration

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

In contrast, use of interpreters is influenced by the choice of language, since the choice of language impacts whether interpreters are necessary, but ultimately affects perceptions of witnesses rather than lawyers. Grove Pham demonstrate the importance of confronting biases when faced with witnesses who require an interpreter.

Import 52

Import Influencing Corruption Participation 52

Kluwer Arbitration

JANUARY 30, 2024

In 2023, investor-State dispute settlement (ISDS) reform has been influenced by growing concerns over climate change and state responsibility. This global shift is reflected in numerous requests for advisory opinions from international courts, aiming to clarify states’ obligations regarding climate change (see here , here , and here ).

Influencing 59

Influencing Balance Risk Management IT 59

Inter-American Development Bank

MAY 31, 2022

Amount B focuses on the remuneration of routine marketing and distribution activities carried out in the market jurisdiction by a related party of the MNE; the details of this important aspect are still being defined. New features of the proposal It is important to acknowledge that is a very innovative proposal. billion a year.

Thresholds 52

Thresholds Distribution Electronics Participation 52

Kluwer Arbitration

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

At Kluwer Arbitration Blog, posts have already been published that provide an overview of the AMA and more insights into the ART. The ART has the potential to significantly influence the strategies and outcomes of arbitration cases, which makes it a subject of considerable interest among legal professionals.

Innovation 52

Innovation Import Influencing Balance 52

Kluwer Arbitration

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

268 On a couple of rare instances, the UAE courts have declared that they do not have jurisdiction to enforce a foreign award when the award debtor is not domiciled in the UAE and the contract subject of the dispute has no link to the UAE as commented on in a previous blog post. A number of factors have influenced this shift.

Capacity 52

Capacity Influencing IT Corruption 52

Kluwer Arbitration

JANUARY 7, 2024

2023) , the Supreme Court recognized that plaintiffs may bring a civil suit under the expansive Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) for judgment-creditors’ illicit conduct and collusion (“racketeering” under the statute) to avoid payment of an arbitral award which has been recognized and enforced as a U.S.

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Collusion Insurance Capacity Corruption 52

Kluwer Arbitration

JULY 12, 2024

Stefan Deaconu (Court of International Commercial Arbitration, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Romania) emphasised the importance of maintaining trust in the arbitral process, tracing back to ethics, legitimacy, and personal reputation. of the VIAC Rules ).

Ethics 52

Ethics Balance Import Thresholds 52

Kluwer Arbitration

JANUARY 23, 2024

The 2023 SCCA Arbitration Rules (commented on in a previous blog post ) increased the threshold amount in dispute for expedited proceedings to approximately USD 1.07 New Institutions and Old Arbitration Clauses The rise, fall, and rebirth of arbitral institutions raise important questions as to the impact on existing arbitration agreements.

Thresholds 52

Thresholds Quality Efficiency Influencing 52

Kluwer Arbitration

AUGUST 29, 2024

However, more and more these concerns are considered a thing of the past (see e.g. , previous blog posts here and here ). The new unitary patent system , including the Unified Patent Court (“ UPC “), introduced on 1 June 2023, may influence the position on arbitrability in Germany and other EU countries.

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Influencing Contract Corruption Efficiency 52

Kluwer Arbitration

MAY 14, 2024

This blog post summarizes the main arguments discussed by the speakers. Finally, Thieffry was asked to shed light on the notion of ‘environment-friendly arbitrator,’ emphasizing the importance of upholding arbitral duties and procedural efficiency.

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Supply Chain Corruption Transparency Influencing 52