Kluwer: Trade Dispute Resolution under the African Continental Free Trade Area Agreement: Choice of Forum and Jurisdictional Questions

At the heart of every free trade agreement (FTA) is an established dispute resolution process whereby parties undertake to resolve disputes that may arise between state parties. Given the huge capital often at stake in cross-border trade transactions, FTAs must provide a rock-solid legal foundation that ensures predictability, stability, transparency, and an effective system of compelling compliance with parties’ commitments under FTAs.