International Investment Law and Policy in Africa - Exploring a Human Rights Based Approach to Investment Regulation

Informationen zum Autor Fola Adeleke is a Visiting Senior Researcher at University of Witwatersrand and a fellow on social and economic inequalities at the London School of Economics. In preparing this book, he was a Fulbright scholar at Columbia University and Harvard Law School. He holds a PhD in international investment law. Some sections of this book were adapted from his doctorate. Zusammenfassung This book examines the international investment law regime with a focus on African experiences and the global trends that are shaping developments in Africa. It provides analysis of the current treaty practices within the African region. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1 Introduction 2 The public interst role of investment regulation 3 The rule of law and depoliticisation of investment disputes 4 Developing alternatives to investor–state dispute settlement 5 Promoting sustainable development and human rights through investment treaties 6 Domestic investment regulation and the influenceof regional investment agreements 7 Conclusion and recommendations

Product details

• Authors: Adeleke, Fola Adeleke, Fola (Columbia Law School Adeleke, Olufolahan Adeleke
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 13.09.2017
• EAN: 9781138240629
• ISBN: 978-1-138-24062-9
• No. of pages: 210
• Series: Routledge Research in International Economic Law; Routledge Research in International Economic Law
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Natural sciences (general); BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / International / General, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Development / General, Africa, LAW / International, LAW / Public, LAW / Comparative, LAW / Commercial / International Trade, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Developing & Emerging Countries, comparative law, Development Studies, International Trade, Investment Treaties & Disputes, International trade and commerce