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2024 LCIA West-Africa Roadshow: The Role of Arbitration in the Energy Transition in Africa

Kluwer Arbitration

This shift was propelled by environmental factors and influenced by international agreements, such as the 1992 United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (“UNFCCC”) and the Paris Agreement. This presents a significant export opportunity for African nations. She traced its evolution from wood and coal (e.g.,

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The FY 2024 National Defense Authorization Act: Key Provisions Government Contractors Should Know

Government Contracts Legal Forum

The provision also authorizes procurement technical assistance providers to provide education to small businesses on the requirements of DFARS 252.204-7012, Safeguarding Covered Defense Information, and the requirements for mitigating risks related to foreign ownership, control, or influence of DoD contractors under section 847 of the FY 2020 NDAA.

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Not to Be Outpaced: NDAA Presents Measures Addressing China

Inside Government Contracts

Seaports : Both chambers prohibit DoD from contracting with any entity that uses or shares data with LOGILINK, the CCP-backed transportation logistics software. LOGILINK and U.S. House Section 866, Senate Sections 1371-73). The House bill would go a step further by imposing the same prohibition on U.S. seaports that accept federal grants.

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Government Contracts Issues for a Recession

Procurement Notes

will eventually ease monetary conditions to influence a lowering of interest rates. [15] Furthermore, when talking about inflation experienced at the individual consumer level, arguably, the top three things that dominate that experience are food, shelter, and energy (transportation fuel, etc.). [34] treasuries. [13] total debt at $97.7

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Government Contracts Inflation Update

Procurement Notes

And, “[t]he four components of gross domestic product are personal consumption, business investment, government spending, and net exports.” [28] Seasonal adjustment removes the effects of recurring seasonal influences from many economic series, including consumer prices. 16, 2023), available at [link]. [86] 45,396 (July 28, 2022). [88]