13th Annual Forum of Developing Country Investment Negotiators
The 13th Annual Forum of Developing Country Investment Negotiators took place online from September 3-11, 2020, and was organized by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) and hosted by the Government of Thailand.
The 13th Annual Forum of Developing Country Investment Negotiators was held virtually from September 3-11, 2020. The meeting was organized by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) and hosted by the Government of Thailand.
The Forum has been held annually since 2007 and is designed specifically for government officials from developing countries. The 2020 edition drew over 260 participants from 69 countries and over 40 regional and international institutions and organizations.
Each event has a different theme, built around the latest trends and issues in the field of international investment law and policy, and is organized to allow time for discussion, debate, and peer learning among the participants involved. Speakers often include investment law experts, civil society members, representatives from international and regional organizations, and others working in this field.
To learn more about the Forum and its history, please visit the following website. The meeting report and agenda from the 2020 Forum are available in English, French, and Spanish through the links below.
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