International Law Institute (ILI)

?? Preparing for projects can be tricky. If you're looking for insights into various aspects of the process, apply for "Project Preparation, Analysis, Feasibility, and Financing" at the ILI in April. The key to profitable and sustainable development is the selection of viable projects and effective project preparation and financing has become even more critical in recent years. To that end, this seminar focuses on providing the knowledge and skills required to develop an idea into a bankable project ready for financing and implementation. Through discussion, case studies, individual and group exercises, and lectures, participants will have the opportunity to experience what makes projects successful. Participants are also encouraged to bring an example of a project to contribute to class discussions. ?? April 14 - April 25, 2025 ?? Apply on our website: https://lnkd.in/gmEGdpd5 ?? Photo taken of Cesar Queiroz instructing during ILI's 2022 "Project Preparation, Analysis, Feasibility, and Financing" seminar

???? Book Launch Event — Ukraine: Putin’s War for Russia’s “Near Abroad” Retired US Ambassador John J. Maresca is excited to announce the release of his new book Ukraine: Putin's War for Russia’s “Near Abroad” published by Ibidem. Co-authored with Ida Manton, Maresca’s book explores how the war over Ukraine reflects Putin’s broader effort to re-establish Moscow’s control over the whole of what was the USSR and why that is unacceptable for the United States. Drawing on his unique experience as the leading United States negotiator during the Helsinki series of talks and as a special Ambassadorial envoy to the newly Independent States from the former USSR, Ambassador Maresca reflects on his pivotal role in US-USSR negotiations that helped close the Cold War. Mr. Maresca will also discuss his special mission to Ukraine and other then newly independent former Soviet states, where, in his capacity as a senior NATO official, he welcomed their independence and expressed direct US support. The book recounts his special mission in the region at that time and provides his perspective on current regional events. In today’s increasingly relevant geopolitical context, Maresca’s book, available in bookstores and online, highlights why continued US support for Ukraine is critical in countering Putin’s efforts to reassert control over Russia’s "Near Abroad." ?? In-Person Registration: https://lnkd.in/dstY74D3 ??? Virtual Registration: https://lnkd.in/dKmdpsTE

Last week, the ILI was pleased to kick off our 2025 training programs with a FIDIC Contracts seminar in Istanbul. This was the first open-enrollment course run outside of Washington, D.C. in ILI’s recent history, welcoming participants from Kuwait, Uganda, Tanzania, and Kenya. We extend our thanks to ILI Director Umit Herguner — Founding Partner at Hergüner Bilgen ü?er and member of the board of ILI-Istanbul — for giving us the pleasure of holding our one-week course with the beautiful views from Hergüner Bilgen ü?er. We are also deeply grateful to those who taught, contributing to the event's success; Gail Kelley, Basar Sahin, Asl? Budak, and Akin Alcitepe. #FIDICContracts | #ConstructionLaw | #InternationalContracts

?? Contracts are king in many ways — start building your knowledge on them by joining us in April for "Understanding, Drafting, and Negotiating Contracts". In this course, you'll learn an integrated approach focused on practical learning by providing opportunities to engage in multiple drafting and negotiation exercises. There will be discussions of contract law, contract interpretation, standard language third-party rights, dispute resolution, and more — find the full list of topics on our website. This seminar is designed for lawyers who are drafting and negotiating contracts for their clients and officials who are negotiating, drafting, and implementing contracts. ?? April 7 - April 11, 2025 ?? Click the link in our bio to read more, or to discover our other course offerings.

Greetings from Rome! Carbon Credits' legal nature is incredibly important for interoperability to meaningfully grow the market. I was honored to engage at the UNIDROIT - International Institute for the Unification of Private Law Verified Carbon Credits Working Group session last week. The main objective of the UNIDROIT Project on the Legal Nature of Carbon Credits is to provide guidance on private law issues so as to enhance confidence in VCC transactions and support the development of a well-functioning market which could play a central role in fighting climate change, achieving the goals of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (“UNFCCC”), in particular the #ParisAgreement, and facilitate the fulfilment of the #UNSustainableDevelopmentGoals.?Special thanks to Marek Dubovec and the International Law Institute (ILI) team as well as the UNIDROIT - International Institute for the Unification of Private Law Secretariat, Chair Professor Kanda, ISDA, The World Bank and Working Group Members! Anna Veneziano, Giulia Previti, Marissa Santikarn, Ipshita Chaturvedi, Luca Enriques, Megumi Hara, Caroline Kleiner, Ludovino Lopes, Kelvin Low, Géraud de Lassus, Marisa Martin, Rolf H. Weber, Ingrid York, Peter Zaman, Christina U. Pak, Holly Pearen, Dr Peter M. Werner, Henry Gabriel, Meiling, Belinda Ellington, Louise Gullifer, Andrea Tosato, Sergey Sitnikov, Klaus L?ber, Cameron Prell, Flavia Rosembuj, Julius Caesar Parre?as, Gérardine Goh Escolar 吴美姗 Monica Greco, Antonio Leandro, Nasser Alreshaid, Alberto De Franceschi, Anton Tsvetov, Kris Nathanail ASCI EMBA, Lisa (Elisabeth) DeMarco, More is at https://lnkd.in/dveqg5T7 #carboncredits #sustainabledevelopment #carbonmarkets

?? Join us for our highly interactive 'Negotiations in International Development' course to add effective skills, styles, and strategies to your expertise. With special emphasis on multilateral negotiation surrounding international organizations through an in-depth analysis of theory and practice, participants will become confident negotiators, overcome impasse in the negotiation process, and utilize strategies to further their own positions. Officials and practitioners from developing countries, who have been confronted by the challenges of negotiating with their domestic and international counterparts as well as international development institutions, would find this seminar highly beneficial. ?? Mar. 17 - Mar. 21, 2025 ? Can't make these dates? Don't miss out - we run this seminar again in August! ?? Have an open schedule? Consider taking this course in addition to another the week prior, our "Leadership and Management in International Development " seminar, for two weeks of training here in Washington, D.C.! ?? Click the link in our bio to read more, or to discover our other course offerings.

?? We hope to see you in March for our Leadership and Management in International Development seminar! This course empowers participants to become effective leaders and managers in the context of international development. International development work involves multi-stakeholder cooperation and delivery in challenging environments, and the skills needed for that include leadership and decision-making, organizational management, human capital development, negotiations, navigating through political waters, and effective communications. The case studies we've designed address key modern issues in international development and will challenge participants to utilize these skills. ?? Mar. 10 - Mar. 14, 2025 ? Can't make these dates? Don't miss out - we run this seminar again in August! ?? Have an open schedule? Consider taking this course in addition to another the next week, our "Negotiations in International Development " seminar, for two weeks of training here in Washington, D.C.! ?? Click the link in our bio to read more, or to discover our other course offerings.

??Our first DC-based course of the year is quickly approaching - have you applied yet? ?? This February, join us at the ILI for International Public Procurement to discuss the critical role of public procurement in governance and new avenues to achieve value-for-money principles and improve transparency, efficiency, and accountability, alongside other key relevant topics. The seminar will provide insight into all key phases of the procurement cycle (from planning and packaging to the challenges of bidding, bid evaluation, and complaints handling) and contract management. It also introduces the most recent initiatives to address institutional, legal, financial, and operational issues involved in public procurement. It incorporates the recent development in the procurement policies of Multi-lateral Development Banks such as the World Bank, the African Development Bank, and other similar institutions. ??Feb. 24th - Mar. 7th ?? Click the link in our bio to read more, or to discover our other course offerings.

??? Third of our four new courses for 2025 is Construction Law for Engineers and Architects. Offering a clear and concise introduction to construction law for professionals, this seminar will provide a comprehensive review of the legal environment for Construction Law as it impacts practitioners. While the seminar directly addresses the role of the Design Professionals like Architects and Engineers, it will also address the rights and responsibility of Owners and Contractors in their interactions during the design and construction of a project. ??June 16th - 20th, 2025 ?? Apply here: https://lnkd.in/gcz_gA3W ?? Click the link in our bio to read more, or to discover our other course offerings.

?? Have you seen this yet? We're hosting a seminar on FIDIC contracts in Istanbul. Find the details below or on our website. ?? https://lnkd.in/g-fjahP7 We hope to see you there! #FIDICContracts #ConstructionLaw #ContractManagement #DisputeResolution