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What are the key considerations for negotiating contracts in high-risk regions?

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If you are involved in import/export operations, you may have to deal with contracts in high-risk regions, such as those affected by political instability, civil unrest, armed conflict, corruption, or sanctions. Negotiating contracts in these situations can be challenging and risky, but also rewarding if done properly. In this article, we will discuss some of the key considerations for negotiating contracts in high-risk regions, such as:

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Fausto Racines Jarrin

Auditoria Interna, Riesgos, TIC y TOC
Arif Khan SCM?

Supply Chain Management | Commercial | Import & Customs Bond Management
Kevin Sharma

Head of Risk and Compliance / CRO at BankID BankAxept / Vipps Holding | Tech - Sustainability - Financial Services |…

1 Legal framework

One of the first things you need to consider is the legal framework of the region you are dealing with. You need to understand the laws and regulations that apply to your contract, such as the validity, enforceability, dispute resolution, and termination clauses. You also need to be aware of any international treaties or conventions that may affect your contract, such as the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG) or the New York Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards. You should consult a local legal expert or a reputable international law firm to help you draft and review your contract.

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Fausto Racines Jarrin

Auditoria Interna, Riesgos, TIC y TOC
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Análisis PESTEL: Político, económico, social, tecnológico, medio ambiental y legal.

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Shaheen Khan Afridi

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Negotiating contracts in high-risk regions requires a careful and strategic approach. Here are below some key considerations to keep in mind: 1-Risk Assessment 2-Legal Framework 3-Due Diligence 4-Flexibility and Contingency Plans 5-Dispute Resolution 6-Insurance and Guarantees 7-Cultural Sensitivity 8-Communication It’s also important to have an effective contract risk mitigation strategy, which includes identifying, evaluating, and limiting exposure to risks across your organization

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2 Political and security risks

Another important factor to consider is the political and security risks of the region you are dealing with. You need to assess the likelihood and impact of events such as regime change, civil war, terrorism, kidnapping, extortion, or sabotage that may affect your contract performance or delivery. You should also monitor the political and security situation closely and be prepared to adapt to any changes. You should consider using risk management tools such as political risk insurance, security services, contingency plans, or force majeure clauses to protect your interests and mitigate your losses.

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3 Economic and financial risks

A third aspect to consider is the economic and financial risks of the region you are dealing with. You need to evaluate the stability and performance of the local currency, inflation, interest rates, exchange rates, and banking system that may affect your contract payments or costs. You should also consider the possibility of economic sanctions, trade embargoes, or asset freezes that may restrict your access to markets or funds. You should consider using risk management tools such as hedging, escrow accounts, letters of credit, or performance bonds to secure your payments and reduce your exposure.

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4 Cultural and ethical risks

A final factor to consider is the cultural and ethical risks of the region you are dealing with. You need to respect and understand the local customs, values, norms, and expectations that may influence your contract negotiations or relations. You should also be aware of the potential ethical issues or dilemmas that may arise from your contract activities, such as human rights violations, environmental damage, bribery, or fraud. You should consider using risk management tools such as due diligence, codes of conduct, compliance programs, or social responsibility initiatives to ensure your integrity and reputation.

Negotiating contracts in high-risk regions can be a complex and daunting task, but also a rewarding one if done properly. By considering these key factors and using appropriate risk management tools, you can increase your chances of success and minimize your risks.

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Kevin Sharma

Head of Risk and Compliance / CRO at BankID BankAxept / Vipps Holding | Tech - Sustainability - Financial Services | Kapital 40 under 40
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At this stage, the deal team is perhaps already well acquainted with their counter parts, and may have visited the high-risk country on a few occasions already. These experiences might bias the risk assessment. As such, the risk assessment concerning cultural and ethical risks should be carried out in the initial stages of the process, well in advance of any negotiations or visits taking place. This assessment should include other experts within the organization, who can provide different perspectives and viewpoints into the assessment. An organizations code of conduct and other related policies should be consulted. The assessment should then be revisited once the negotiations are in the closing stages, or when a dilemma is faced.

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5 Here’s what else to consider

This is a space to share examples, stories, or insights that don’t fit into any of the previous sections. What else would you like to add?

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Arif Khan SCM?

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In my opinion, a contingency plan or way out needs to be addressed in case of contract negotiation for high-risk zones. A successful negotiation emphasizes a win-win situation for the parties involved in it. If the risks cause any loss to any party nothing can be done if there is no clear indication of a contingency plan or way out in time of contract negotiation.

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