Curbing Corruption in Government Contracting

APRIL 15, 2020

With a mandate to prevent, investigate, and prosecute corruption, one of the Integrity Commission’s core functions is to oversee public procurement. There was huge enthusiasm in the room for developing a user-friendly tool to detect corruption in contracting.

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Kluwer Arbitration

MARCH 30, 2024

Serra e Moura pointed out, in 1923, the ICC Court was established in Paris by a group of entrepreneurs, aiming to provide clients with an efficient dispute resolution mechanism. This shift creates a more cost-efficient legal department, and ultimately allows more time and energy to be directed at the creative process itself.

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Kluwer Arbitration

JULY 4, 2024

taking evidence of one or several witnesses by video, with other participants including the arbitral tribunal and counsel to appear in person) or in full. Indeed, remote hearings have increasingly been lauded for their cost and time efficiencies. Arbitral tribunals may also decide on such requests with reference to the same criteria.

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Kluwer Arbitration

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Kickstarted by an afternoon of Young ITA events (among them a mock trial session and a debate) and a workshop dinner at a rainy Lake Austin, the Annual Workshop was opened by Tom Sikora , outgoing Chair of the ITA Advisory Board, who welcomed the participants to Austin’s Omni Hotel. Defining the Parameters The first panel moderated by Prof.

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Kluwer Arbitration

AUGUST 8, 2024

The judgment to lift the stay previously granted is an unusual one but the court determined on the facts of the case that the agreed terms between the parties allowed the Claimant to come back before the High Court to lift the stay if the Respondent did not engage with the arbitration in a timely and efficient fashion. While para.

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Kluwer Arbitration

MAY 8, 2024

In the first panel, moderated by Maanas Jain , the speakers David W Rivkin , Gourab Banerji SA , Susan Ahern , Aisha Nadar and Kap-You (Kevin) Kim discussed how aspects of arbitration procedures impact the behaviour of its human participants. The speakers then discussed in detail Guidelines I.B,

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Kluwer Arbitration

MAY 8, 2024

In the first panel, moderated by Maanas Jain , the speakers David W Rivkin , Gourab Banerji SA , Susan Ahern , Aisha Nadar and Kap-You (Kevin) Kim discussed how aspects of arbitration procedures impact the behaviour of its human participants. The speakers then discussed in detail Guidelines I.B,

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Kluwer Arbitration

JULY 11, 2024

The TICC aims to provide a platform for the efficient resolution of commercial disputes involving foreign parties, complementing the existing arbitration infrastructure. This can be particularly appealing to parties who prefer the formality of court proceedings but still desire the specialized knowledge and efficiency of arbitration.

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Kluwer Arbitration

DECEMBER 5, 2023

The discussion highlighted the common ethical standards applicable in Singapore Convention mediations and the differences in approach that might be taken based on the different cultural backgrounds and expectations of the participants. Kluwer Arbitration Blog’s full coverage of New York Arbitration Week is available here.

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Kluwer Arbitration

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

In its 2022 decision, the BGH found that the GWB’s prohibitions on abusing a dominant or superior market position and on boycott and other anticompetitive practices vis-à-vis other market participants are of essential importance for a functional economy and therefore part of the German ordre public.

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Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 4, 2023

(b) Standard of Review While endorsing Azov Shipping Co v Baltic Shipping Co [1999] 1 Lloyd’s Rep 68 , the Supreme Court held that the entitlement of a participating party to full review under section 67 was equal to the right given to the non-participating party under section 72.

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Open Contracting Partnership

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

These included ongoing issues such as poor institutional coordination, lack of transparency, high levels of corruption, and murky lines of accountability. These reforms improved efficiency as the decentralization of the procurement function allowed for quicker decision-making.

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Open Contracting Partnership

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Challenge: In 2020, public procurement in the Dominican Republic lacked public trust and credibility due to several high-level corruption scandals. Corruption in public procurement makes us poorer and takes our rights away.” Efficiency is key. So the DGCP adopted a three-pronged approach to improve things.

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Kluwer Arbitration

JANUARY 27, 2024

Technology enabled more efficient research. A huge success in Edinburgh, the Quiz is a mix of serious and not so serious questions to a select panel of arbitration lawyers and with an active participation of the audience with attractive prizes. Watch out for the announcement and very much look forward to seeing everybody in Hong Kong!

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Kluwer Arbitration

MARCH 20, 2024

Six procedures were registered in the first edition, proving this initiative to be efficient. decisions made by referees or umpires or juries), unless there are fraud or corruption allegations, but this is a high threshold to reach. This does not cover field of play matters (i.e.,

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Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Ong highlighted the difficulty of certain international lawyers participating in expert preparation, as their local rules do not permit them to do so. The Length and Costs of International Arbitration Proceedings,” addressed issues relating to the efficiency and cost of the arbitration process. Further, Ms.

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Kluwer Arbitration

JULY 7, 2024

While the purpose of the Advisory Centre is to educate and assist its Member States, thereby making the investment dispute settlement system more efficient and smoother, there are reasons to believe that its establishment might contribute to fragmentation.

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Kluwer Arbitration

JANUARY 28, 2024

Highlights include “Arbitrating in a Time of Trade War: Successfully Navigating the Minefields of National Security, Cross-Border Data Restrictions, Sanctions and US-China Decoupling to Achieve Fair and Efficient Cost Resolution,” and “The Swords and Shields of Arbitrating IP Disputes in California and Beyond.” Vitaly Ivanovich Smagin , No.

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Kluwer Arbitration

JULY 31, 2024

On 19 June 2024, the Privy Council issued its decision in Sian Participation Corp (In Liquidation) v Halimeda International Ltd [2024] UKPC 16 , holding that winding up proceedings should not be automatically stayed or dismissed by the court where the disputed debt is subject to an arbitration agreement.

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Kluwer Arbitration

DECEMBER 27, 2023

The consensus was that while Japan still has progress to make, it is on the right path, but that further active participation by the Japanese government would greatly assist in moving things forward. Learning from Arbitration Leaders: Reflections on How to Make Arbitration a Success Moderated by Ms.

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Kluwer Arbitration

MARCH 21, 2024

On a more practical note, Laure Aldbert praised the integrity and professionalism of the counsel pleading in the cases heard in the ICCP-CA, including an increasing practice of the common statement of the parties on the undisputed facts, which greatly contributes to the efficiency of judicial procedures.

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Kluwer Arbitration

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

The Outside Perspective: Famous German Efficiency? The second panel, chaired by Inka Hanefeld and entitled the “Famous German Efficiency (?) – the Outside Perspective,” further expanded on the outside perspective on international arbitration in Germany. Hence, initial page limits or a prefixed number of witnesses (Annex 3 A.

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Kluwer Arbitration

DECEMBER 11, 2023

On 14 September 2023, the Netherlands Arbitration Institute (NAI) held its Annual General Meeting at the Peace Palace in The Hague, attracting over 160 participants from the Netherlands and beyond. Gerard Meijer , (President of the NAI) welcoming the participants at the Peace Palace. Meijer revealed the launch of the new NAI website.

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Kluwer Arbitration

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

The 12th Asia-Pacific ADR Conference , the flagship event of SAF 2023, took place on 1 November 2023 and was attended by approximately 300 participants on-site as well as other attendees simultaneously joining the conference online. It covered a broad range of topics over four sessions. More coverage from Seoul ADR Week is available here.

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Kluwer Arbitration

MAY 14, 2024

Similarly to cases involving corruption or money laundering. Finally, Thieffry was asked to shed light on the notion of ‘environment-friendly arbitrator,’ emphasizing the importance of upholding arbitral duties and procedural efficiency. The lawmakers’ intent regarding the mandatory character of such rules may be decisive.

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Kluwer Arbitration

JANUARY 21, 2024

Noting the broad discretion afforded to tribunals to decide upon procedural issues, one piece posited that an emphasis on efficiency found in many institutional rules may encourage the limited use of AI. E-filing and Online Case Management Online case management saw further strides in 2023.

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Kluwer Arbitration

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

In light of this participation, the panelists briefly mentioned the Draft code of conduct for arbitrators in international investment dispute resolution published a few weeks ago by the UNCITRAL Working Group III, in which the PCA has participated as an observer alongside other institutions.

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Open Contracting Partnership

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Throughout the pandemic, significant amounts of public funds were disbursed without seeking parliamentary approval, and the procurement process itself became tainted by multiple instances of corruption and cronyism. It would signify a major leap forward in Malaysia’s battle against corruption and mismanagement of public funds.

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Kluwer Arbitration

DECEMBER 11, 2023

However, the potential of AI to bring further efficiency comes with its own set of risks and issues. More from our authors: Dealing with Bribery and Corruption in International Commercial Arbitration: To Probe or Not to Probe by Emmanuel Obiora Igbokwe € 190 Arbitration in Egypt: A Practitioner's Guide by Ibrahim Shehata € 190

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ivalua

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Other key initiatives included corporate policies that benefit the environment, preventing bribery and corruption, and social justice (see Figure 1). Many applications make up an effective Supplier Value Management platform, helping to streamline collaboration with suppliers to improve their participation in CSR initiatives.

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Kluwer Arbitration

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

This implies the simultaneous presence of all parties, the importance of which is emphasized twice: by clarifying that physical presence is not required where a party participates by video or live television link, and by requiring that the parties be summoned, with all the possible consequences of unexcused absence.

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Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 6, 2023

The “ IBA Rules of Ethics for International Arbitrators ” go further as they require that, in addition to independence and impartiality, arbitrators respect other ethical standards such as diligence, efficiency and confidentiality. It is also associated with the Arbitrator’s demonstration of professionalism.”

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University of Bristol

DECEMBER 10, 2019

Blockchain’s touted tamper-proofness and potential to enable smart contracts are driving initiatives that seek to create automated ‘trust in trustless environments’ for public sector use cases , in particular concerning activities highly-exposed to corruption risks and/or the automation of administrative procedures devoid of discretion.

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Kluwer Arbitration

DECEMBER 23, 2023

Drawing on his experience in the financial sector, Mr. Freer stressed the importance of efficient dispute resolution to foster strong trade relationships. Freer emphasized the economic benefits and global significance of international arbitration for Uzbekistan.

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Kluwer Arbitration

MARCH 13, 2024

The recent revisions to the modernised and innovation arbitration rules of the SCCA give it a distinct advantage to resolve disputes fairly and efficiently, in tandem with KSA’s Vision 2030. As commented on in a previous post , the CRCICA’s revamped arbitration rules are international and in line with other major arbitral institutions.

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Kluwer Arbitration

JANUARY 19, 2024

As we said before, in the realm of arbitration, the enforcement of interim measures is a critical aspect of ensuring an efficient and effective dispute resolution process. It would instill confidence in the arbitral process, enhance efficiency, and solidify Mexico’s position as a favorable jurisdiction for international arbitration.

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Kluwer Arbitration

MAY 26, 2024

More from our authors: Dealing with Bribery and Corruption in International Commercial Arbitration: To Probe or Not to Probe by Emmanuel Obiora Igbokwe € 190 Arbitration in Egypt: A Practitioner's Guide by Ibrahim Shehata € 190 There is an open call for the EILAR 2024 Young Practitioners and Scholars Essay Competition.

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