The (Lack of) Women Arbitrators in Investment Treaty Arbitration

Van Harten, Gus

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The (Lack of) Women Arbitrators in Investment Treaty Arbitration

Gus Van Harten

York University - Osgoode Hall Law School

November 1, 2011

FDI Perspectives, February 2012

Abstract:
In this short article, data is presented on the striking lack of women arbitrators in investment treaty arbitrations.The author argues for a mandatory roster system to ensure a more publicly accountable and deliberative merit-based appointments process while also enhancing arbitrator independence.

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Keywords: arbitration, investment, international, representation, diversity, women

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Date posted: February 16, 2012

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Van Harten, Gus, The (Lack of) Women Arbitrators in Investment Treaty Arbitration (November 1, 2011). FDI Perspectives, February 2012. Available at SSRN: http://ssrn.com/abstract=2005336

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Gus Van Harten (Contact Author)

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