Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Minister Rajah nonetheless flagged that it was important for legal practitioners to be careful to guard against bias and to ensure ethical and transparent use of AI. The sessions also highlighted that trust in the dispute resolution system is paramount and that the ethics and values of both the users and institutions must be impeccable.

Ethics 52

Ethics Supply Chain Transparency Import 52

Open Contracting Partnership

JULY 21, 2023

David is the founder of reAcción , a grassroots anti-corruption civil society organization that empowers young people in Paraguay to fight for government transparency and social accountability. I work in anti-corruption, leading an organization that focuses on the education sector in Paraguay.

Accountability 52

Accountability Education Corruption Demand 52

Open Contracting Partnership

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

At #OGPEstonia, we had the pleasure of hosting about 200 frontline reformers sharing their experiences, challenges, and successes in boosting inclusion, integrity, participation, and digital transformation in public procurement. That was my focus at the OGP’s High Level Panel on Progress Against Corruption.

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement E-procurement Contract Procurement 52

Kluwer Arbitration

JUNE 8, 2024

The first ICCA Congress with recorded participants was held in Rotterdam in 1966, painting a picture of exclusivity and limited access. The 1966 Congress had 131 participants, predominantly from Western Europe, with only three attendees from outside this region—one from Yugoslavia, one from the USA, and one from Romania.

Influencing 52

Influencing Participation Efficiency Transparency 52

Kluwer Arbitration

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Emotion AI tools could be used during a case management conference or hearing to monitor participants’ level of attentiveness, engagement, confusion, and anxiety in real time. In essence, it allows all participants to peep into each other’s ‘heads.’

Efficiency 52

Efficiency Ethics Negotiation Participation 52

How to Crack a Nut

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The guidance also indicates that ‘ Greater transparency of procurement data will make it easier to see what approaches have been successful and encourage use of those approaches more widely across the public sector.’ Therefore, that greater investment in expertise needs to be coupled with a culture change. 94 PA 2023). 48 and 46 PCR 2015).

Procurement 127

Procurement Innovation E-procurement Buyers 127

Open Contracting Partnership

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Imagine a world where projects are monitored in real-time, complaints are reduced, and citizens actively participate in shaping their communities. As Einer Fogh of GIZ Uganda highlights, “there is a vibrant civil society in Uganda, with many organizations working on transparency and anticorruption. This has changed,” she says.

Public Procurement 134

Public Procurement Procurement Contract Collaboration 134

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.” When he moved into his new role, he faced an uphill battle. More recently, it canceled a RD$1.3

Corruption 75

Corruption Collaboration Data Public Procurement 75

Kluwer Arbitration

JUNE 6, 2024

There is room and necessity to take a de novo look at this discussion, especially considering that there are many new participants in arbitration proceedings comparing to a decade ago. Justice Knowles suggested that there might be an area where transparency can play a role.

Ethics 52

Ethics Corruption Balance Transparency 52

Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 12, 2023

The panel discussed anti-doping, concussion, safe-guarding and transgender participation in sports. 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

Media 52

Media Transparency Participation Import 52

Kluwer Arbitration

MAY 14, 2024

Arbitration has several features that suit the resolution of climate change disputes: neutral forum, arbitrators with specialist expertise, procedural flexibility, confidentiality (though in tension with transparency), and ease of enforcement. Similarly to cases involving corruption or money laundering.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Corruption Transparency Influencing 52

ivalua

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Other key initiatives included corporate policies that benefit the environment, preventing bribery and corruption, and social justice (see Figure 1). To fix the problem, Boohoo increased CSR transparency and ended contracts with 64 non-compliant suppliers. Top CSR initiatives among Forrester survey respondents.

Supplier 52

Supplier Sustainability Transparency Collaboration 52

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.

Public Procurement 120

Public Procurement Procurement Corruption Transparency 120

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

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.

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Procurement Government Government 52

Kluwer Arbitration

JANUARY 28, 2024

Participants can use them to afford more uniformity and certainty to the proceedings, i.e., agreeing to the accepted uses of AI at the initiation of a dispute resolution process. The Guidelines are intended to be used as a supplement, as necessary, to national laws. Vitaly Ivanovich Smagin , No. 22–381 (U.S.

Corruption 52

Corruption Participation Efficiency Ethics 52

Kluwer Arbitration

APRIL 9, 2024

This principal violation is that even after iterated amendments of its Eligibility Rules the ISU has gatekeeper power (vis-à-vis other market participants including horizontal ones) to determine who runs sporting events for ice skating. 131), and applied in a non-discriminatory fashion, and sanctions must be objective and proportionate (para.

IT 59

IT Management Participation Negotiation 59

Kluwer Arbitration

DECEMBER 23, 2023

He also emphasised that new initiatives are under consideration to develop transparency in the work of the domestic courts. For instance, the economic procedural code was amended to better serve the needs of the parties to arbitrations, including the enforcement of awards and interim measures.

Collaboration 52

Collaboration Transparency Efficiency Influencing 52

Kluwer Arbitration

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

This preliminary view was further explored through a survey among the conference participants. Finally , the law encourages the publication of awards with the agreement of the parties to increase transparency. Kai-Uwe Karl stressed the possibility and importance of redacting arbitral awards.

Efficiency 52

Efficiency Transparency Balance Import 52

Kluwer Arbitration

JULY 11, 2024

In the recent pre-Tashkent Law Spring Forum event organized by the International Chamber of Commerce (“ICC”) Young Arbitration and ADR Forum (“YAAF”), participants discussed the role of international dispute resolution in supporting development, the rule of law, and economic opportunity.

Capacity 52

Capacity Efficiency Collaboration Innovation 52

Kluwer Arbitration

JUNE 26, 2024

JAMS describes these new rules as “clear guidelines and procedures that address the unique challenges presented by AI, such as questions of liability, algorithmic transparency, and ethical considerations.” The JAMS AI Rules are new arbitration rules intended to govern disputes involving AI.

Transparency 52

Transparency Import Efficiency IT 52

Kluwer Arbitration

JUNE 23, 2024

The Advisory Centre’s Mandate Participating in ISDS proceedings requires time and money. 43 and 50); third-party funding of ISDS claims, which raises concerns about transparency and perverse incentives ( October 2019 Session Report , paras. The next few sections cover these issues in turn. 31-35; September 2022 Session Report , para.

Export 52

Export Finance Sustainability Capacity 52

Kluwer Arbitration

MAY 22, 2024

In May 2017, the Court issued Judgement T-361 , whereby it declared Resolution 2090 void based on the lack of participation by communities located within the Santurbán Páramo and ordered the environmental authority to issue a new resolution for a broader delimitation of the Santurbán Páramo through a participatory process.

Balance 52

Balance Impact Assessment Participation IT 52

Inter-American Development Bank

JULY 18, 2024

Ensuring ease of doing business by simplifying bureaucracy and regulations, combating corruption, and advancing research and development. Fostering political stability, transparency, security, and a stable legal and regulatory environment. Strengthening institutions, rule of Law, and protecting property rights.

Import 52

Import Capacity Evaluation Government 52

Kluwer Arbitration

MAY 5, 2024

In this regard, states and stakeholders would have to work on finding a more balanced approach which takes into account public participation, transparency and steps to make it more legitimate in the eyes of public. Where do We Stand?

Balance 52

Balance Negotiation Sustainability Accountability 52

Kluwer Arbitration

MAY 24, 2024

In May 2017, the Court issued Judgement T-361 , whereby it declared Resolution 2090 void based on the lack of participation by communities located within the Santurbán Páramo and ordered the environmental authority to issue a new resolution for a broader delimitation of the Santurbán Páramo through a participatory process.

Balance 52

Balance Impact Assessment Participation IT 52

Kluwer Arbitration

MARCH 13, 2024

These rules integrate contemporary practices and technological advancements to improve the arbitration process’ efficiency, transparency, and flexibility, in order to increase the prominent and stature of CRCICA in MENA. Arbitration Events Arbitration weeks and days have increased exponentially over the last few years.

Efficiency 52

Efficiency IT Corruption Transparency 52

Kluwer Arbitration

JANUARY 21, 2024

Set to enter into force in 2025 or 2026, the Act will seek to ensure that AI systems used in the EU are safe, transparent, traceable, non-discriminatory, and environmentally friendly. The European Parliament made further advances in 2023 with its AI Act. E-filing and Online Case Management Online case management saw further strides in 2023.

Ethics 52

Ethics Electronics Efficiency Collaboration 52

Open Contracting Partnership

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Appreciation also to Albania’s Public Procurement Commission , which helped a sizable Western Balkan community to participate energetically. By becoming more open and transparent , the Commission ensures that the public directs its criticism at bad procurement practices, not at how complaints are handled.

Procurement 60

Procurement Public Procurement E-procurement Transparency 60

Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 25, 2023

This environment, according to Al Tamimi, should be characterised by efficient procedures, transparent processes, and robust legal frameworks. Several participants voiced concerns about the length of the arbitration process and sought advice on streamlining proceedings without compromising on fairness and thoroughness.

Collaboration 52

Collaboration Import Efficiency Thresholds 52

Kluwer Arbitration

DECEMBER 14, 2023

The Centre has had four editions since 2019, with the fourth being a hybrid event with physical participation in Accra, Ghana. The LACIAC Adjudication Rules were established to provide a quick, fair and transparent process for the interim resolution of disputes in projects of significant duration such as construction contracts.

Capacity 52

Capacity Collaboration Networking Strategic Planning 52

Kluwer Arbitration

DECEMBER 16, 2023

Standardization of case law : CCEE recognizes the importance of maintaining a database of the arbitral decisions to promote transparency concerning the application of regulatory rules. Mr. Erik Franco , General Counsel of Engie Peru, noted that he participated in the elaboration of the ICC Report on Climate Change (also reported here ).

Insurance 40

Insurance Demand Corruption Supply Chain 40

Kluwer Arbitration

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

The obligation of confidentiality in arbitration is, broadly, an obligation imposed on participants in an arbitration not to disclose to non-participants any matters arising from or disclosed during an arbitration, sometimes including the mere existence of the dispute.

Data 59

Data Participation Corruption Transparency 59

Whistleblower Network News

DECEMBER 6, 2023

In the leadup to the 10th Conference of States Parties ( CoSP 10 ) to the UN Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC), members of Civil Society are encouraging UNCAC to pass a dedicated whistleblower resolution. NWC’s statement focused on two categories of corruption: Money Laundering and Environmental Corruption.

Corruption 93

Corruption Negotiation Accountability Transparency 93

How to Crack a Nut

MARCH 28, 2023

The 2020 data strategy stressed that Public procurement data are essential to improve transparency and accountability of public spending, fighting corruption and improving spending quality. However, data from only 20% of all call for tenders as submitted by public buyers is available and searchable for analysis in one place [ie TED].

Procurement 52

Procurement Public Procurement Buyers Thresholds 52

Kluwer Arbitration

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Dispute Design and Public Participation In treaty ISDS, arbitration often follows the generic framework of an IIA, which restricts a state’s influence over the specific dispute, potentially impacting legitimacy as it may appear to surrender sovereignty to external entities. Yet, BRAMIA is not a universal solution.

Balance 52

Balance Contract Transparency Tender 52

Kluwer Arbitration

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Dispute Design and Public Participation In treaty ISDS, arbitration often follows the generic framework of an IIA, which restricts a state’s influence over the specific dispute, potentially impacting legitimacy as it may appear to surrender sovereignty to external entities. Yet, BRAMIA is not a universal solution.

Balance 52

Balance Contract Transparency Tender 52