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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/resources/publ…

One mediation. Multiple fragmented disputes consolidated. A business relationship preserved. ➡️Practitioners from an Ecuador energy investor-State mediation case show what's possible.

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

Pursuing a graduate degree? Interested in international investment law? ➡️Apply for the ICSID internship by June 30. Join legal teams for casework and institutional tasks. Next period: Sep-Dec 2026. More info: icsid.worldbank.org/about/content/…

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/resources/mult…

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

Registration is now open for the 23rd ITA-ASIL-ICSID Joint Conference: cailaw.org/Institute-for-… 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-event…

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/default/…

The Shanghai Arbitration Commission (SHAC), in coordination with ICSID, has completed the unofficial translation of key ICSID rule documents into Chinese: accsh.org/arbviewen/thin… ➡️The unofficial Chinese translations are also available on ICSID's website: icsid.worldbank.org/resources/publ…

Register now for “Best Practices in Investment Dispute Management.” Explore best practices and institutional arrangements that States can put in place to resolve conflicts with investors early. ➡️Join us on March 18, 2026 (9:15 am EDT): icsid.worldbank.org/news-and-event… #mediation

The President of Honduras, Nasry Asfura, today signed the ICSID Convention, making Honduras the 166th Signatory State: icsid.worldbank.org/news-and-event… Upon completing its internal ratification process, Honduras will become an ICSID Member State.

El Presidente de Honduras, Nasry Asfura, firmó hoy el Convenio del CIADI, convirtiendo a Honduras en el Estado signatario número 166: icsid.worldbank.org/es/noticias-y-… Luego de completar su proceso interno de ratificación, Honduras se convertirá en Estado Miembro del CIADI.

ICSID is recruiting four Extended Term Consultants - Associate Counsel. These roles offer exceptional early-career opportunities to gain hands-on experience for two years. ➡️Explore description, selection criteria, and application deadline: worldbankgroup.csod.com/ux/ats/careers…

📊The newest edition of The ICSID Caseload—Statistics is now available, offering a data-driven overview of all cases registered and administered by ICSID during 2025 and since 1972: icsid.worldbank.org/news-and-event…

We are pleased to share that Member States of ICSID have elected Gabriela Álvarez Ávila as Deputy Secretary-General. Read the press release: icsid.worldbank.org/news-and-event…