​The ICSID Secretariat has released a Working Paper on Suggested Changes to the ICSID Rules and Regulations.

This Working Paper is a follow up to the Secretariat's Discussion Paper of October 22, 2004, on possible improvements of the framework for ICSID arbitration. The suggested changes concern preliminary procedures, publication of awards, access of third parties to proceedings, and disclosure requirements and fees of arbitrators.

Comments regarding the Working Paper may be sent to the ICSID Secretariat by June 30, 2005. The contact details are as follows:

Phone: (202) 458-1534
Fax: (202) 522-2615 or (202) 522-2027
E-mail: icsidideas@worldbank.org
Contact person: Antonio R. Parra