Global Review of Bilateral Investment Treaties: Opportunities for Renegotiation by 2013
By the end of 2013, over 1,300 bilateral investment treaties (BITs) will be up for termination or renegotiation. This presents a vital opportunity for governments and investors to clarify, rework, or terminate problematic investment agreements. Currently, the international investment regime comprises more than 3,200 agreements, including over 2,860 BITs and over 340 free trade and partnership agreements with investment dimensions. Understanding this landscape is crucial for navigating international investments effectively.
Global Review of Bilateral Investment Treaties: Opportunities for Renegotiation by 2013
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BITS: TIME TO MAKE UP By the end of 2013, more than 1,300 bilateral treaties will be up for termination or renegotiation, allowing governments and investors to clarify, rework or terminate troublesome investment agreements….. Cumulative number of BITs that can be terminated or renegotiated at any time Today, the international investment regime consists of more than 3,200 agreements which include over 2,860 bilateral investment treaties (BITs) and over 340 free trade agreements or economic partnership agreements or framework agreement with an investment dimension Source: UNCTAD