ICSID: Honduras Signs the ICSID Convention

WASHINGTON, D.C., March 6, 2026—The President of the Republic of Honduras, Nasry Juan Asfura, today signed the Convention on the Settlement of Investment Disputes between States and Nationals of Other States, also known as the ICSID Convention. “Investment follows trust. When investors know the rules are clear and contracts will be honored, they are far more willing to put capital to work,” said Ajay Banga, President of the World Bank Group and Chair of the ICSID Administrative Council. “By signing the ICSID Convention, Honduras is sending a clear signal that it is open for business and serious about creating the conditions for private investment—and ultimately jobs—to grow.” Honduras is the 166th Signatory State to the ICSID Convention. Upon ratification, Honduras will become an ICSID Member State and participate in ICSID’s governance through representation on its Administrative Council. The Honduran government and foreign investors in Honduras will then have access to arbitration…