The Evolution of International Water Law in Light of its Inclusion into Economic Law: Water-Related Challenges in Africa (in French)

Presentation

This conference is organized in partnership with the African Academy for International Law Practice, in the context of the 4th edition of the Annual Day for International Law in Africa.

This conference will start with an overview of water-related issues in Africa, and of the actors and sectors which must be taken into account when designing, financing and implementing international projects.

The panelists will also discuss international disputes arising between private and/or public actors in relation to water access and management issues.

This conference will be held in French, with the participation of, among others :

Professor Laurence Boisson de Chazournes, Professor of Law at the University of Geneva and Visiting Professor at the Collège de France - Opening Keynote
Professor Makane Mbengue, Professor of Law at the University of Geneva
Valérie Levkov, Senior Vice-President Africa and Middle-East, EDF
Patrice Fonlladosa, President of the think-tank (Res)sources and former President of Medef International - Africa
Alexandra Munoz, Partner, Arbitration Department, Gide Loyrette Nouel
Jean-Baptiste Harelimana, Attorney at the Barreau des Hauts-de-Seine, President of the African Academy for the Practice of International Law