The African Continental Free Trade Area and the Future of Investor-State Dispute Settlement

With the recent introduction of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), the best mechanism for investor-state dispute settlement in Africa has become a key topic of discussion on the continent. This book aims to influence that discussion and presents a clear path forward for dispute settlement negotiations under the AfCFTA, which remains an open point for debate. By providing a comprehensive overview of where dispute settlement currently stands on the continent, as well as a comparative analysis of trends across the globe, this book presents readers with a complete guide to dispute settlement in Africa, allowing them to take an informed position on what dispute settlement under the AfCFTA should look like. With its historical context and comprehensive overview of still existing, relevant regional bodies and processes, this book will continue to serve as an excellent resource for scholars and practitioners around the world, international investors, as well as African-based legal practitioners and government officials, long-after the resolution of the issues surrounding dispute settlement under the AfCFTA Agreement have been resolved.