I. ICSID Convention

The Secretariat is authorized to administer mediations that relate to an investment, involve a State or an REIO, and which the parties consent in writing to submit to the Centre.

“Secretariat” means the Secretariat of the Centre.

“Regional Economic Integration Organization” or “REIO” means an organization constituted by States to which they have transferred competence in respect of matters governed by these Rules, including the authority to make decisions binding on them in respect of such matters.