WORLD BANK ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNAL AMERICAN SOCIETY OF INTERNATIONAL LAW
SYMPOSIUM on THE DEVELOPMENT AND EFFECTIVENESS OF INTERNATIONAL ADMINISTRATIVE LAW
23 March 2010
The World Bank
Washington, DC
On the occasion of the thirtieth anniversary of its establishment, the World Bank Administrative Tribunal, in conjunction with the American Society of International Law (ASIL), will be holding a high-level symposium on 23 March 2010, one day prior to ASIL's 104th annual meeting.
The Tribunal’s anniversary serves as an opportune juncture to reflect on the development of international administrative law as a distinct and effective part of the law of international organisations. To commence proceedings, Judge Robert A. Gorman, former President, founding member and longest-serving judge in the history of the Tribunal, will deliver a keynote address on the significance for international administrative law of the Tribunal’s first judgment, de Merode et al v International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (1981). Judge Gorman’s address will be followed by an expert commentary which will address the role of international tribunals in the development of international administrative law as a body of law. Thereafter a panel of experts will discuss the effect of tribunal judgments in the development of the internal laws and procedures of their respective international organizations.
In the context of assessing the state of international administrative law and its prospects, a panel will address issues of legitimacy and effectiveness. A further panel will address the implications of and prospects for a general appellate function in international administrative tribunals, a timely question following the establishment of a two-tier tribunal system by the United Nations in July 2009.
The symposium will be attended by authorities in the field of international administrative law, including judges and officials of administrative tribunals, legal advisers to international organizations and other experts. All participants will be encouraged to contribute to the discussions after the presentations in each session.
The programme for the day (which may be subject to some change) is as follows:
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8.30 a.m. - 9.00 a.m.
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Registration & Breakfast |
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9.00 a.m. - 9.40 a.m.
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Opening Session Chair: Jan Paulsson President, World Bank Administrative Tribunal
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9.50 a.m. - 10.50 a.m.
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Session I: The Development of International Administrative Law by International Administrative Tribunals Chair: To be confirmed Judge, World Bank Administrative Tribunal Judge, Inter-American Development Bank Administrative Tribunal Former President and former Judge, Inter-American Development Bank Administrative Tribunal |
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10.50 a.m. - 11.00 a.m.
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Coffee Break |
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11.00 a.m. - 12.30 p.m.
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Session II: The Scope of the Judicial Powers of Administrative Tribunals and the Effect of their Judgments in the Development of the Laws of International Organisations Chair: To be confirmed Judge, World Bank Administrative Tribunal
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12.30 p.m. - 2.00 p.m.
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Lunch |
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2.00 p.m. - 4.00 p.m.
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Session III: The Institutional Framework - Methods and Form Chair: To be confirmed Judge, World Bank Administrative Tribunal
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4.00 p.m. - 4.15 p.m.
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Coffee Break |
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4.15 p.m. - 6.00 p.m.
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Session IV: Issues of Effectiveness and Legitimacy Chair: To be confirmed Judge, World Bank Administrative Tribunal
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6.00 p.m. - 6.45 p.m.
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Closing Remarks Judge, World Bank Administrative Tribunal followed by Cocktail Reception |
The symposium will take place at the Preston Auditorium in the Main Complex ("MC") at the World Bank's Headquarters, located at 1818 H Street N.W., Washington, DC.
All registered participants are invited to lunch and the cocktail reception.
For further information about the symposium, please contact the Tribunal Secretariat at +1 202 458 0271 or tribunal@worldbank.org.