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ICSID : an introduction to the Convention and Centre /

Parra, Antonio R.,

ICSID : an introduction to the Convention and Centre / International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes : an introduction to the Convention and Centre created by Antonio R. Parra. - xx, 148 pages ; 25 cm

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Overviews of the Convention and Centre -- Beginnings and growth of ICSID -- Jurisdiction of the Centre -- Initiation and conduct of arbitration proceedings -- Applicable law -- Finality and enforcement of awards -- Looking ahead : ICSID and ISDS reform -- Appendices: I. Convention on the Settlement of Investment Disputes between States and Nationals of Other States -- II. Report of the Executive Directors on the Convention on the Settlement of Investment Disputes between States and Nationals of Other States.

"Based on the author's Hague Lectures on ICSID, this book on ICSID and the ICSID Convention provides a detailed introduction to the world's leading institution devoted to international investment dispute settlement. Fully up-to-date as of mid-2019, the book presents a full and accessible picture of an increasingly important dispute settlement mechanism. The author delves into the origins and evolutions of the Convention and Centre and its jurisdiction, then navigates the reader through the process of arbitration proceedings under the Convention, applicable law, and the enforcement of Convention awards. The author also discusses efforts to reform international investment dispute settlement in general and ICSID arbitration in particular."--Back cover.

9780198821533 0198821530


International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes.
International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes.


Convention on the Settlement of Investment Disputes between States and Nationals of Other States (1965 August 27)
Convention on the Settlement of Investment Disputes between States and Nationals of Other States (1965 August 27)


Investments, Foreign--Law and legislation.
International commercial arbitration.
International commercial arbitration.
Investments, Foreign--Law and legislation.

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