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An Introduction to ICSID Process Workshop on ISDS provisions in the EU's International Investment Agreements European Parliament Meg Kinnear ICSID Secretary-General April 1, 2014 © 2011 by International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes. Content may be reproduced for educational use with acknowledgement.
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The World Bank Group ICSID IBRD IDA IFC MIGA
International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes MISSION: Provides facilities for conciliation and arbitration of international investment disputes International Bank for Reconstruction and Development Lends funds to governments of middle and low-income countries International Development Association Provides interest-free loans and grants to governments of poorest countries International Financial Corporation Provides loans, equity and technical assistance to stimulate private sector investment in developing countries Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency Guarantees for investors in developing countries against non-commercial risk © 2014 by International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes. Content may be reproduced for educational use with acknowledgement.
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ICSID Membership 150 Members
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ICSID Proceedings Convention
Conciliation Arbitration Convention (Both disputing parties from ICSID Contracting States) Fact-finding Additional Facility (One disputing party from Contracting States) Case administration under other Rules or Treaties (e.g.: UNCITRAL investment cases; State-to-State cases) Other functions on consent of parties (e.g.: Fact-finding, Mediation) Other (Need not be from Contracting State) © by International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes. Content may be reproduced for educational use with acknowledgement.
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ICSID Caseload – March 1, 2014 © by International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes. Content may be reproduced for educational use with acknowledgement.
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ICSID Cases by State Party – March 1, 2014
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ICSID Cases by Claimant Nationality – March 1, 2014
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Consent is the Cornerstone of Jurisdiction
Sources of Consent: Contracts Investment Laws Bilateral Investment Treaties Multilateral Agreements . © 2014 by International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes. Content may be reproduced for educational use with acknowledgement.
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Conduct of an ICSID Convention Case Arbitration
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Transparency - Procedural Details
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Transparency – Other Provisions
Publication of awards Open hearings Amicus Curiae possible Can apply the new UNCITRAL Transparency Rules if treaty requires or parties agree © 2014 by International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes. Content may be reproduced for educational use with acknowledgement.
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Disputes Decided By Tribunals – EU MS Respondents - March 1, 2014
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Website: www.worldbank.org/icsid
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