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60 years of ICSID! #OTD in 1966, the ICSID Convention entered into force and created ICSID, a neutral, depoliticized forum for States and foreign investors to resolve their disputes. Congratulations to all Member States, staff, parties to ICSID proceedings, and partners!
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Join @WArbitration, @icsid (World Bank Group) for a 2-day training on Investment Arbitration. 📅 22–23 Oct 2026 📍 IREC, Kampala 🎓 10 CLE Points 💰 UGX 1M | Early bird UGX 900K until 1 Oct Featuring leading investment arbitration experts 📩 [email protected]
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A historic milestone for ICSID! The Centre officially launched the Singapore Office, its first staffed office outside the Washington, D.C. headquarters. Read the joint press release: icsid.worldbank.org/news-and… Photo: @minlawsg
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¡Le damos la bienvenida a Honduras como Estado Miembro 159 del CIADI! Tras la firma del Convenio del CIADI el 6 de marzo de 2026 y el depósito del instrumento de ratificación el 17 de julio, el Convenio entra en vigor para Honduras hoy, 16 de agosto: icsid.worldbank.org/es/notic…
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ICSID is offering internship opportunities through WBG Pioneers, the @WorldBankGroup's Internship Program. For details on the internship, including selection and eligibility criteria, visit worldbankgroup.csod.com/ux/a… ➡️Apply before August 12, 2026.
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Honduras ha dado un paso importante para fortalecer su clima de inversión. Tras la firma del Convenio del CIADI por parte del presidente @titoasfura en marzo, el país ha depositado ahora su instrumento de ratificación, convirtiéndose en el Estado número 159 en ratificar el Convenio. Fue un honor presenciar la ceremonia de firma en marzo, y es muy alentador ver que hoy se alcanza este importante hito. La membresía de Honduras en el CIADI refuerza los esfuerzos por atraer y retener inversión extranjera directa, fortalecer la confianza de los inversionistas y contribuir a la creación de empleos. @hnpresidencia @icsid icsid.worldbank.org/es/notic…
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Contract-based arbitrations at ICSID: • are more time-efficient (40 mos. avg. from registration to conclusion, vs. 47 for the overall caseload) • settle or discontinue at a higher rate (43% vs. 34%) Read the new study: icsid.worldbank.org/news-and…
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ICSID is committed to advancing knowledge in international investment law and dispute settlement, and its publications program is a key part of that mission. 📚📖Explore our publications catalog: icsid.worldbank.org/resource…
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ICSID retweeted
One mediation. Multiple fragmented disputes consolidated. A business relationship preserved. ➡️Practitioners from an Ecuador energy investor-State mediation case show what's possible.
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The International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (@icsid) is exploring the operationalisation of its services in Ghana, a move that could further strengthen investor confidence and reinforce Ghana’s position as a preferred investment destination in Africa. During a high-level engagement with the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), ICSID Secretary-General, Madam Martina Polasek, and Senior Counsel, Madam Aissatou Diop, discussed opportunities for Ghana to serve as a regional hub for investor-state dispute prevention, mediation, and capacity building. The discussions also highlighted Ghana’s growing strategic relevance, including its role as host of the AfCFTA Secretariat, strong institutional environment, and increasing importance within Africa’s investment landscape. GIPC CEO, Mr Simon Madjie, expressed the Centre’s interest in partnering with ICSID to strengthen capacity in dispute prevention, grievance handling, and investor facilitation, as part of efforts to maintain a predictable, transparent, and investor-friendly business environment. #InvestInGhana #GIPC #FDI #InvestmentClimate #AfCFTA
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One mediation. Multiple fragmented disputes consolidated. A business relationship preserved. ➡️Practitioners from an Ecuador energy investor-State mediation case show what's possible.
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ICSID retweeted
Mediation allows parties in a dispute to look beyond strict legal claims — expanding options, preserving relationships, reducing costs, and putting outcomes in the hands of the parties themselves. Watch the webinar (in Spanish, with English subtitles): icsid.worldbank.org/resource…
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Minister @yusuf_murangwa today welcomed Martina Polasek, Secretary-General of International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID), during her official visit to Kigali. Discussions focused on strengthening collaboration and advancing capacity-building initiatives between ICSID and the Government of Rwanda. @icsid
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Mediation allows parties in a dispute to look beyond strict legal claims — expanding options, preserving relationships, reducing costs, and putting outcomes in the hands of the parties themselves. Watch the webinar (in Spanish, with English subtitles): icsid.worldbank.org/resource…
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ICSID retweeted
Registration is now open for the 23rd ITA-ASIL-ICSID Joint Conference: cailaw.org/Institute-for-Tra… This year's conference will take place on April 22, 2026, at the World Bank Group's Preston Auditorium in Washington, D.C.
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Stay up to date with the latest from ICSID! ➡️Subscribe to our newsletter for updates on events, courses, publications, and case trends, plus news about the activities of the ICSID Secretariat. Sign up here: t.newsletterext.worldbank.or…
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Registration is now open for the 23rd ITA-ASIL-ICSID Joint Conference: cailaw.org/Institute-for-Tra… This year's conference will take place on April 22, 2026, at the World Bank Group's Preston Auditorium in Washington, D.C.
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The ICSID Paris Office will serve as the Centre's regional hub for case administration, capacity-building, and stakeholder engagement across Europe and beyond. ➡️Read today's announcement: icsid.worldbank.org/news-and…
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ICSID has released an updated note on a potential 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘴𝘦 modification of the ICSID Convention in the context of the discussions of UNCITRAL Working Group III. The updated note was issued in ICSID's capacity as an observer in Working Group III: uncitral.un.org/sites/defaul…
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The Shanghai Arbitration Commission (SHAC), in coordination with ICSID, has completed the unofficial translation of key ICSID rule documents into Chinese: accsh.org/arbviewen/thinkTan… ➡️The unofficial Chinese translations are also available on ICSID's website: icsid.worldbank.org/resource…
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