"In sum, this is an outstanding work that shows how important the convention has been for the development of a system of international treaty arbitration ... This book is a must-have for all who work in this field." -- Nicos Lavranos, European Investment Law and Arbitration Review
"Parra's account of ICSID is authoritative and comprehensive ... his exemplary thoroughness makes this an invaluable resource that will be used for a long time to come." -- Taylor St. John, Journal of World Investment & Trade
Review
"In sum, this is an outstanding work that shows how important the convention has been for the development of a system of international treaty arbitration ... This book is a must-have for all who work in this field." -- Nicos Lavranos, European Investment Law and Arbitration Review
"Parra's account of ICSID is authoritative and comprehensive ... his exemplary thoroughness makes this an invaluable resource that will be used for a long time to come." -- Taylor St. John, Journal of World Investment & Trade
Book Description
Now available in paperback, the second edition of The History of ICSID details the history and development of the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) and its constituent treaty, the Convention on the Settlement of Investment Disputes between States and Nationals of Other States.
From the Publisher
Antonio R. Parra, Consultant with the Corporate Secretariat of the World Bank
Antonio R. Parra served as the first Deputy Secretary-General of the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) from 1999 to 2005 and was Legal Adviser at ICSID from 1990 to 1999. His earlier positions include Senior Counsel, ICSID; Counsel, Office of the Senior Vice President and General Counsel, World Bank; Counsel, Policy and General Affairs, World Bank; Assistant Legal Counsel, OPEC Fund for International Development; and Research Staffer, OPEC Secretariat. At the World Bank's Legal Vice Presidency and ICSID, Mr Parra worked on the establishment of the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency and the preparation of the World Bank Guidelines on the Treatment of Foreign Direct Investment. He is an Honorary Secretary-General of the International Council for Commercial Arbitration (having been Secretary General from 2004 to 2010) and a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators.
About the Author
Antonio R. Parra, Consultant with the Corporate Secretariat of the World Bank
Antonio R. Parra served as the first Deputy Secretary-General of the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) from 1999 to 2005 and was Legal Adviser at ICSID from 1990 to 1999. His earlier positions include Senior Counsel, ICSID; Counsel, Office of the Senior Vice President and General Counsel, World Bank; Counsel, Policy and General Affairs, World Bank; Assistant Legal Counsel, OPEC Fund for International Development; and Research Staffer, OPEC Secretariat. At the World Bank's Legal Vice Presidency and ICSID, Mr Parra worked on the establishment of the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency and the preparation of the World Bank Guidelines on the Treatment of Foreign Direct Investment. He is an Honorary Secretary-General of the International Council for Commercial Arbitration (having been Secretary General from 2004 to 2010) and a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators.
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