Belgium's Model Bilateral Investment Treaty: A Review
The paper gives a background on the International Investment Agreements (IIAs) , notably on Bilateral Investment Treaties (BITs) and their development since 1959 when the first IIA was concluded.
It presents an overview of the Belgian BITs and their specifics, and examines the scope of the Belgian Model BIT. A particular focus is placed on topics such as host country, home state and investor obligations, and on the provisions specifically addressing the environment, labour, and sustainable development. The paper contains a set of recommendations to help address the limitations of the current Belgian Model BIT.
You might also be interested in
The Investment Facilitation for Development Agreement: A reader's guide
A subset of World Trade Organization members has finalized the legal text of an Agreement on Investment Facilitation. This Reader's Guide provides an overview of what's in the agreement.
Navigating Decisions: The risks to Mozambique from liquified natural gas export projects
A brief highlighting that the multiple risks with LNG export projects in Mozambique undermine their expected contribution to economic development.
Brochure: IISD’s Sustainable Investment Advisory Services
IISD's Sustainable Investment team provides customized training, workshops, and advice to developing countries across the world.
IISD Annual Report 2022–2023
At IISD, we’ve been working for more than three decades to create a world where people and the planet thrive. As the climate crisis unfolds on our doorsteps and irreversible tipping points loom, our team has been focused more than ever on impact.