Università Roma Tre

2/11/2015, h. 12-13,45: Definition and origins of International Investment Law. The global political agenda and the tensions between Developed and Developing Countries at the time of decolonization. Inter-State disputes relating to acts of expropriation and/or nationalization of foreign investments in host Developing Countries. Legal sources of International Investment Law.
3/11/2015, h. 12-13,45: The multiplication of treaties in the field of investments: an analysis of a investment model treaty. The lack of human rights’ safeguards in the investment treaties of first generation.
9/11/2015, h. 12-13,45: The so-called direct arbitration as an instrument for the settlement of disputes between States and foreign investors. The protection of fundamental rights in the arbitration case law.
10/11/2015, h. 12-13,45: Analysis of cases.
16/11/2015, h. 12-13,45: Workshop on “The protection of indigenous peoples”
17/11/2015, h. 12-13,45: Final discussion in class on selected topics.
For information and registration apply Silvia Passarelli, email: silvia.passarelli@uniroma3.it

Students will receive selected articles, and documents to read before each class.