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A big thank you to Observer Research Foundation, Kolkata for organizing an insightful workshop on 'Democratizing AI: Towards Open, Decentralized AI Ecosystems'! As a trade policy professional, it was a pleasure to share my views on AI related challenges, regulation and other issues - all from an international trade perspective; and then engage in thought-provoking discussions. I enjoyed interacting with several experts working on AI and broader tech policy issues, and listening to their unique insights. Looking forward to many more such enriching conversations! Thank you Anirban Sarma, Basu Chandola and the rest of the ORF Team for the kind invitation and for the fantastic workshop. Centre for Trade and Investment Law #AI #DemocratizationOfAI #TechPolicy #InternationalTrade #ORFKolkata #ArtificialIntelligence #InternationalTradeLaw #WTO #TradeandAI

The Centre for Trade and Investment Law, Indian Institute of Foreign Trade hosted an engaging #BookDiscussion on "India and Investor-State Dispute Settlement: Affronting Sovereignty or Indicting Capriciousness?" by Prof. (Dr.) Prabhash Ranjan, Professor, Jindal Global Law School (JGLS). The book discussion commenced with insightful opening remarks by Prof. (Dr.) James J. Nedumpara, Head, Centre for Trade and Investment Law (CTIL) on the delegalisation and dejudicialisation in India's investment policy, followed by Prof. Ranjan’s remarks on his new book. Prof. Ranjan highlighted various issues that led to India’s past ISDS disputes, emphasising the need for a better approach to investment protection agreements. The discussion also featured contributions from Ms. Sujaya Sanjay, Associate, CTIL; Mr. Kailas Surendran, Young Professional, CTIL and Mr. Sarthak Raj, Young Professional, CTIL. The dialogue delved into critical themes of the book, including the #Yukos and #PhilipMorris narratives, national and general exceptions and right to regulate, ARSIWA and retroactive taxation. The thought-provoking session sparked engaging audience questions, reflecting the growing discourse on India’s evolving stance on investment protection and policy.

Day 3 of the GNLU Conference began with a keynote by Prof. (Dr.) James J. Nedumpara on International Trade and Sustainability. He traced the 75-year evolution of trade law, emphasizing the WTO’s pivotal role. Highlighting challenges like the U.S.’s “America First” policy and rising protectionism, he stressed that unilateral tariffs and regional agreements threaten multilateralism. Advocating for WTO reform, diplomacy, and pacta sunt servanda, he urged global cooperation to uphold a fair, transparent, and sustainable trade system in an era of economic nationalism. This was followed by a Panel Discussion II on the topic: The Impact of Emerging Technologies on International Trade with Prof. (Dr.) Mamata Biswal, Prof. (Dr.) Wolf-Georg Ringe, Prof. (Dr.) Avinash Dhadhich, Mr. Advaith Rao and Ms. Monika Monika as panelists and Mr. Ridhish Rajvanshi as the Moderator. The experts explored the impact of AI and blockchain on global trade, privacy, and regulation. Discussions highlighted AI-driven efficiencies in customs, finance, and healthcare while raising concerns over privacy, interoperability, and geopolitical influences on tech policies. Panelists examined AI regulation challenges, with Europe leading in governance but facing compliance hurdles, and India lacking a dedicated AI regulator. With global AI governance fragmented, the panel emphasized balancing innovation, regulation, and economic realities in shaping the future. This was followed by Parallel Technical Session on the Theme: International Trade and Investment Law and other allied Laws. Thereafter, Panel Discussion III on the topic: Evolving trade policy on sustainability: the missing dimension of “equity” took place, with Mr. Sumanta Chaudhari, Ms. Shiny Pradeep, Ms. Prachi Priya, Ms. Sai Sumana C. and Ms. Stuti Toshi as Panelists. Moderated by Dr. James J. Nedumpara, the discussion underscored how trade agreements often overlook equity, shifting burdens onto developing nations. Speakers emphasized the role of technology sharing, digital inclusion, and fair carbon pricing to ensure a just transition. Concerns were raised about the EU’s sustainability policies disproportionately affecting developing economies, the need for equitable climate finance, and the importance of FTAs in driving inclusive growth. The conference came to an end with a Valedictory Ceremony. #LawAndEconomics #TradeLaw #Ethics #Inclusiveness #Sustainability #GNLU #CTIL #InternationalTrade

The Centre for Trade and Investment Law (CTIL) held an Orientation session discussing the objectives, aims and achievements of the Centre and interactive session on a trade law sample case study was also conducted for the students at the #8th Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar #International #Conference on #Law and #Economic Analysis of Ethics, #Inclusiveness & #Sustainability. The Conference held by GNLU Centre For Law & Economics (GCLE) and the Centre for Empirical & Applied Research in Law & Interdisciplinary Studies (CEARLIS), in collaboration with the Centre for Trade and Investment Law (CTIL), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India on 28 February- 2 March 2025. The event witness the presentation form various eminent scholars. Dr. Hiteshkumar Thakkar, Assistant Professor of Economics and Law at GNLU spoke about a study on ‘Accessibility of Banking Services to the Visually Impaired People in the State of Gujarat’. In his presentation, Dr. Thakkar discussed how stakeholder discussion carried on while undertaking this study sensitized him towards the problems faced by the visually impaired persons in availing banking services in India. Prof. Dr. Wolf-Georg Ringe, Professor of Finance and Law at the University of Hamburg gave the Keynote Note address on Investor-Led Sustainability in Capital Markets. Prof. Ringe highlighted the growing influence of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors in financial markets, driven by institutional investors such as BlackRock, Vanguard, and State Street. A Panel Discussion on "Best Practices for Establishing Intellectual hub of Law and Economics in India" was also held at the event. The Panel consisted of Prof. (Dr.) Ranita Nagar (Moderator), Dr. Donatella Porrini, Prof. (Dr.) Gaurang D. Rami, Prof. (Dr.) Praveen Kulshreshtha, Mr. Kushal Kumar, Dr. Chitra Saruparia, Dr. Dr. Seema Shrivastava, and Dr. Isha Wadhwa. Pranav Narang ACIArb Anmol Singh #LawAndEconomics #TradeLaw #Ethics #Inclusiveness #Sustainability #GNLU #CTIL #InternationalTrade

8TH GNLU INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON LAW AND ECONOMIC ANALYSIS OF ETHICS, INCLUSIVENESS & SUSTAINABILITY The GNLU Centre For Law & Economics (GCLE) and the Centre for Empirical & Applied Research in Law & Interdisciplinary Studies (CEARLIS), in collaboration with the Centre for Trade and Investment Law (CTIL), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, are organizing the #8th Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar #International #Conference on #Law and #Economic Analysis of Ethics, #Inclusiveness & #Sustainability on 28th February – 2nd March 2025. The conference will feature expert plenary talks, panel discussions, and technical sessions on key themes, including: ·       Investor-Led Sustainability in Capital Markets ·       Best Practices for Establishing an Intellectual Hub for Law and Economics in India ·       The Impact of Emerging Technologies on International Trade ·       Evolving Trade Policy on Sustainability: The Missing Dimension of Equity  Eminent Speakers & Panelists: ·       Shri R Venkataramani – Attorney General of India (Chief Guest) ·       Prof. (Dr.) Sanjeevi Shanthakumar – Director, Gujarat National Law University ·       Prof. (Dr.) Ranita Nagar – Professor of Economics & Head, GNLU Centre for Law & Economics ·       Prof. (Dr.) James J. Nedumpara – Head, Centre for Trade & Investment Law, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India ·       Prof. (Dr.) Ram Singh – Director, Delhi School of Economics & Member, RBI Monetary Policy Committee ·       Prof. (Dr.) Wolf-Georg Ringe – Professor of Law & Finance, University of Hamburg; Visiting Professor, University of Oxford ·       Shri Sanjay Prasad – Former State Election Commissioner of Gujarat ·       Dr. Hiteshkumar Thakkar – Convenor, GNLU Centre for Law & Economics ·       Dr. Nitin Malik – Registrar, Gujarat National Law University Special Research Presentation:  "Accessibility of Banking Services to the Visually Impaired in Gujarat" – Funded by Indian Council of Social Sciences Research (ICSSR) Major Research Project (2023-2025)  Dates: 28th February – 2nd March 2025 Venue: Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar For participation and queries, RSVP at: glec@gnlu.ac.in #LawAndEconomics #TradeLaw #Ethics #Inclusiveness #Sustainability #GNLU #CTIL #InternationalTrade

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The Centre for Trade and Investment Law (CTIL), in collaboration with Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar (GNLU), Gujarat Maritime University (GMU), and the South Asia International Economic Law Network (SAIELN), is organising a conference on “#Advancing #Ocean #Governance for a #Sustainable #Future: The #Role of #International #Law” on March 28–29, 2025, at GNLU, #Gandhinagar, #Gujarat, India. The conference aims to provide a platform for collaboration and knowledge exchange among experts, policymakers, academicians, industry participants, and researchers. It will focus on addressing multifaceted challenges and exploring innovative legal and policy solutions to advance ocean governance for a sustainable future. #Call for #Papers! Scholars, practitioners, researchers and students are invited to submit an abstract of their paper (maximum 500 words excluding title/ cover) on themes related to recent developments in international fisheries governance; Blue Economy, Sustainability, and Conservation; and UNCLOS and Marine Sustainability. To register for the conference, click here: https://lnkd.in/eY6fS2by To submit your abstract, click here: https://lnkd.in/enDm5Y2H Abstract Submission Deadline has been extended to: 10 March 2025. Please see our brochure below for submission guidelines, themes, and further details.

We are happy to announce the release of the Second edition of Centre for Trade and Investment Law, Indian Institute of Foreign Trade monthly newsletter “Investment Law - Compass”. Compass is CTIL’s monthly newsletter covering key developments in international investment law and policy. The second edition focuses primarily on the India-Switzerland DTAA and third-party funding in ISDS, with an insight into the Budget 2025 and the India United States joint statement on trade and investment. #CTIL #Newsletter #Investmentlaw #Compass NITI Aayog Official Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India Department of Commerce Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade Ministry of External Affairs, India Department Of Economic Affairs, Government Of India James J. Nedumpara Pritam Banerjee Centre for WTO Studies Sarthak Raj Kailas Surendran UNCITRAL: United Nations Commission on International Trade Law UNCITRAL: Regional Centre for Asia and the Pacific International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) Supreme Court of India Columbia Center on Sustainable Investment International Institute for Sustainable Development World Trade Organization

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