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An analysis of the concept of negotiation and arbitration as methods of alternative dispute resolution in international law

 

Table Of Contents


  • Title Page – – – – – – – – – i Declaration – – – – – – – – – ii Dedication – – – – – – – – – iii Certification – – – – – – – – – iv Acknowledgment – – – – – – – – v List of Statutes – – – – – – – – vi Table of Cases- – – – – – – – – viii Abstract – – – – – – – – – xiii Table of Contents – – – – – – – – xiv

Chapter ONE

INTRODUCTION

  • General Introduction
  • 1.1Background to the Study – – – – – – 1
  • 1.2Statement of the Problem – – – – – – 18
  • 1.3Aims of Objective of Research – – – – – 20
  • 1.4Scope of Research – – – – – – 22
  • 1.5Methodology of Research – – – – – 23
  • 1.6Literature Review – – – – – – – 24
  • 1.7Limitation of Research – – – – – – 25
  • 1.8Organizational Layout – – – – – – 26

Chapter TWO

LITERATURE REVIEW

  • Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • 2.1Nature and scope of alternative dispute resolution – – 29
  • 2.2Negotiated methods of A.D.R- – – – – 35
  • 2.3Facilitated methods of A.D.R – – – – – 36
  • 2.4Fact Finding ADR – – – – – – 37
  • 2.5Advisory ADR – – – – – – 38
  • 2.6Imposed ADR – – – – – – – 38
  • 2.7The pros and cons of ADR Processes- – – – 39
  • 2.8Types of Dispute Resolution Methods Under International Law – – – – – – 45
  • 2.9The Development of ADR Under International Law – – 59

Chapter THREE

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

  • Concept of Negotiation as a Dispute Resolution Method
  • 3.1Meaning of Negotiation – – – – – 62
  • 3.2Nature and Characteristics – – – – – 64
  • 3.3Scope of negotiation – – – – – – 66
  • 3.4Type of Negotiation – – – – – – 69 3.
  • 4.1Distributive/Co-operative Negotiation – – – 70 3.
  • 4.2Integrative/Competitive Negotiation – – – – 71
  • 3.5Reasons for Failure in Negotiation – – – – 79
  • 3.6Attributes of a Good Negotiator – – – – 70
  • 3.7Processes and Procedure for Negotiation – – – 88 3.
  • 7.1Preparatory Phase – – – – – – 88 3.
  • 7.2Information Gathering Phase – – – – – 93 3.
  • 7.3Substantive Negotiation Phase – – – – 96 3.
  • 7.4The Agreement Phase – – – – – – 98
  • 3.8Enforcement/Applicability – – – – – 104

Chapter FOUR

DATA PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS

  • Arbitration as a Dispute Resolution Mechanism
  • 4.1Meaning and Scope of Arbitral Agreements – – – 108
  • 4.2Requirements and forms of Arbitral Agreements – – 109
  • 4.3Content of the Arbitral Agreement – – – 116 4.
  • 3.1The Reference – – – – – – 116 4.
  • 3.2The Parties – – – – – – – 124 4.
  • 3.3The Arbitrators – – – – – – 128 4.
  • 3.4Place of Arbitration – – – – – 129 4.
  • 3.5Applicable Law – – – – – – 130 4.
  • 3.6Arbitration Procedure – – – – – – 132 4.
  • 3.7Language of Arbitration – – – – – 132
  • 4.4Ousting Jurisdiction of Arbitral Tribunal – – – 132
  • 4.5Time Limit in Arbitration – – – – – 135
  • 4.6Number of arbitrators – – – – – – 136
  • 4.7Appointment of Arbitrators – – – – – 139 4.
  • 7.1Appointment of Sole Arbitrator in Domestic Arbitration – – – – – – 139 4.
  • 7.2Appointment of Three Arbitrators in Domestic Arbitration – – – – – – 144 4.
  • 7.3Appointment in International Arbitration – – – 147
  • 4.8Qualities of Arbitrator- – – – – – 152 4.
  • 8.1Qualification and Experience – – – – – 152 4.
  • 8.2Independence – – – – – – – 155 4.
  • 8.3Impartiality – – – – – – – 161
  • 4.9Challenge and Replacement of Arbitrator – – – 164
  • 4.10Termination of Arbitrator’s Mandate – – – – 167
  • 4.11Jurisdiction of Arbitral Tribunal – – – – 168
  • 4.12The Arbitration Rules – – – – – – 171
  • 4.13Place of arbitration – – – – – – 175 4.
  • 13.1Legal Consideration – – – – – – 176 4.
  • 13.2Political Consideration – – – – – 176 4.
  • 13.3Economic Consideration – – – – – 177 4.
  • 13.4Provision of Facilities – – – – – – 177 4.
  • 13.5Nationality of the Parties – – – – – 177
  • 4.14Law and language of arbitration – – – – 178
  • 4.15Pleadings and evidence – – – – – 182 4.
  • 15.1Points of Claim – – – – – – 184 4.
  • 15.2Default of Claimant – – – – – – 185 4.
  • 15.3Points of Defence and Counter Claim – – – 185 4.
  • 15.4Amendment of Claim or Defence – – – – 186 4.
  • 15.5Evidence – – – – – – – 187
  • 4.16Making of Award and Termination of Proceedings – – 189 4.
  • 16.2Termination of Proceedings – – – – – 194
  • 4.17Recourse against Award – – – – – 196
  • 4.18Judicial intervention in arbitration. – – – – 199
  • 4.19Enforcement of Awards – – – – – 205

Chapter FIVE

SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS

  • 5.1Summary – – – – – – – 213
  • 5.2Finding – – – – – – – 223
  • 5.3Recommendation – – – – – – 232 Bibliography – – – – – – – 244

Thesis Abstract

Dispute or disagreements are unarguably and necessarily an inevitable part of human existence, flowing directly from communication, inter reaction and relationships. This can occur at individual, and commercial level, but even at international level in view of current trend of globalization, which pose some threat to international commercial transactions. Negotiation and arbitration are form of alternative dispute resolution in international law. They are the main focus of this thesis and will be death with in sufficient details in this work. Other forms will receive mention in passing. The former as an informal and unstructured bargaining process between parties in an effort to reach an agreement. The concept of negotiation is as old as mankind itself the latter also involve an in formal process unlike litigation. This study is Justified in that it attempts a fairly comprehensive analysis of the most popular forms of alternative dispute resolution in international law, including its pros and cons vis-à-vis the reason for its preference to litigation, including recommendation for improvement as a means to boosting international commerce, harmonious co-existence and international understanding both in trans-border transaction and ultimately a peaceful world.

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