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Contratto di Appalto Internazionale e legge applicabile

In un contratto di appalto internazionale la legge applicabile determina quali sono i diritti e gli obblighi delle parti (alle volte in aggiunta ed indipendentemente da quello che le parti hanno indicato nel contratto) così come determina quale sia la legge in virtù della quale il contratto deve essere interpretato ed eseguito. Malgrado possa sembrare scontato, si tratta di una delle clausole che deve essere sempre valutata con estrema attenzione. Per avere un quadro generale sulle clausole da negoziare in un appalto internazionale potrebbe essere di tuo interesse anche il nostro articolo Contratto di Appalto Internazionale: cosa negoziare prima di firmare. La ragione per cui abbiamo pensato di scrivere un articolo   [ https://blog.bdalaw.it/contratto-di-appalto-internazionale-e-legge-applicabile ] sulla legge applicabile è perchè purtroppo è molto frequente (soprattutto nei contratti di fornitura o di installazione di componenti) che le parti non indichino una legge applicabile al l

Despite the size of Afghanistan’s narcotics problem, opium eradication or interception got little attention by the U.S. new strategy on Afghan war

Another official, Gen. Abdul Khalil Bakhtiar, Afghanistan’s deputy interior minister in charge of the counternarcotics police, said the insurgents had used the growing insecurity of the past two years to establish more refining labs, and move them closer to the opium fields. General Bakhtiar estimated last year that there were 400 to 500 labs in the country, mostly in regions controlled or contested by the Taliban. His forces have destroyed over 100 of them. But then he admitted, “They can build a lab like this in one day.” Zabihullah Mujahid, a Taliban spokesman, said the group “had nothing to do” with processing heroin, and denied that major laboratories existed in the areas under its control. The Taliban have long profited from the opium trade by taxing and providing security for producers and smugglers. But increasingly, the insurgents are directly getting into every stage of the drug business themselves, rivaling some of the major cartels in the region — and in some places becomi

Центробанк ИРА инвестировал в американский фондовый рынок $50 млн

Центробанк ИРА впервые вложил значительную сумму в американский фондовый рынок. Сумма вложений составила USD 50,000,000 и представители Центробанка надеются продолжить работать с фондовым рынком США. Афганский аналитик С.Туфан одобрил этот шаг, однако заявил, что потенциал этой отрасли практически не используется Афганистаном и что афганское бизнес-сообщество должно создать собственный фондовый рынок внутри страны.

Afghanistan is largely reliant on imports to meet its medicine needs, but up to 40% of imported drugs lack acceptable quality

The authorities of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan have suspended operations of more than 900 medicine importing or manufacturing companies.  The suspended companies include 817 from Afghanistan and over 100 from abroad. The move comes as part of crackdown on poor quality medicines and drug smuggling, according to the Public Health Ministry. Meanwhile, the National Medicine and Health Products Regulatory Authority (NMHRA) warned the firms to produce documents within one month or get shut down permanently. Authorities have launched efforts to seize medicines related to the suspended firms and operations of about 100 pharmacies have been suspended. “Our personnel in coordination with the private sector have started collecting their medicines. Hundred tonnes of medicines have been seized so far and the process continues,” said an Official at NMHRA.

Issues affecting Internet use in Afghanistan

Elham Ghashghai and Rosalind Lewis https://www.rand.org/pubs/issue_papers/IP231/index2.html Afghanistan and the developing countries in the Middle East face a common shortcoming: They are missing out on much of the Information Revolution. Although pockets of high access to communications lines exist in these countries, for the most part, they lag far behind developed countries in their access to and use of information and communication technologies (ICT). [1]   This paper examines some recent literature to identify the fundamental issues affecting the use of ICT, and particularly the Internet, in developing countries in the Middle East. Much of this research is also pertinent to Afghanistan, which, as a developing Islamic country, shares many cultural traditions with its Middle Eastern neighbors. In performing our research, we focused on key questions that broadly affect the region shown in the map. What social and cultural factors contribute to the "digital divide" in

Pakistan building massive fence on Afghanistan border

The Government of Afghanistan to build two more dams in Herat Province

The Ministry of Energy and Water of  the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan is working on the procurement process for two dam projects which will be built on the Harirod River in Herat province – in the west of Afghanistan.  The biggest plant on the Harirod River is the Salma Dam built by India. The budget for Teerpul and Kabgan power dams will be allocated for the Ministry of Energy and Water in the next fiscal year, 2018, the deputy minister of energy and water told journalists. The project is aimed at controlling the millions of cubic meters of water which flows to neighboring countries every year and to irrigate hundreds of hectares of land. Teerpul Dam will be built in Kohsan and Ghorian districts in the north west of Herat – 20 kilometers from Afghanistan’s border with Iran. Meanwhile, Kabgan Dam will be built in Pashtun Zarghon district in the north of Herat. “These projects are specifically included in our procurement plan. The procurement processes of the two projects are in p
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Afghanistan: Foreign traders and investors to get 'entry visa' on arrival at Kabul International Airport

Foreign traders and investors will be facilitated with visa-on-arrival at the Hamid Karzai International Airport, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs says. Certain provisions of a draft amendment to the Law on the Travel and Stay of Foreigners in Afghanistan provide for the facility in line with Presidential Decree No 147 issued on the 5th day of September. A statement from the ministry said the new amendment to 10th, 16th and 27th clauses of the travel law were in compliance with paragraph 16 of Articles 64 and 70 of the Constitution of Afghanistan. The new provisions were drafted by the Cabinet in September and then endorsed by the president. Foreign entrepreneurs entering Afghanistan would be provided with visas on arrival at the Hamid Karzai Airport. The statement added the exclusive visas would be issued by representatives of Afghan Border Police (ABP) under the Ministry of Interior (MoI) after an assessment of documents by MoFA officials at the airport. The visas will be granted

US 'sanction-threats'' against Iran could put at risk investments already made by Afghan entrepreneurs in the port of Chabahar

The deteriorating relations between the United States and Iran, coupled with the threat of return of sanction regime, have once again put India in a fix. Government officials confide that pace of work on projects such as Chabahar port and building railway and road networks would get affected if the US President Donald Trump operationalises his threats against Tehran. Sources said the issue will prominently figure during the October 24 visit of US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson. What is worrisome is that ahead of Tillerson's visit, a top US official has asked countries to take a hard look at their business partners in Iran. "What we're asking is for countries to take a hard look at who you're doing business with in Iran and to understand who are the beneficial owners of these companies," the official said, warning against business deals with Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps-controlled companies. Recently, while deposing before a parliamentary panel, o

The ambiguity of U.S. goals in Afghanistan has turned the country into a staging ground of a war which is escalating day by day

US Senator John McCain (often traveling to Afghanistan), has been caught with ISIS terrorist leaders in Syria. There is a serious need to redefine the Afghan-US relations because they are not based on mutual interests since 2001, when the US invaded Afghanistan and toppled the Taliban regime. Since the beginning of this involvement, the United States has been pursuing only its interests, and Afghanistan has not been considered a valuable partner in this equation despite making a lot of sacrifices over the last decade and a half. The US still has the final say in all affairs, and that is mostly against Afghan interests. US activities indicate the superpower is still pursuing its interests in Afghanistan in the protraction of the conflict. The ambiguity of American goals or at least its non-correspondence with Afghan side has turned the country into a staging ground of a war, which has no end in sight after 16 years of fighting, and is escalating day by day. As per the American de

There is a need for accurate planning to develop Afghanistan’s cities: President Ghani

AIR (Afghanistan Italy Romania) Network Partners Join our Team of Professionals on Facebook The President of Afghanistan, Ashraf Ghani, addressed the 12th Silk Road Mayors Forum and said there was a need for accurate planning to develop Afghanistan’s cities. He regarded Afghanistan as the key region in the Silk Road reconstruction and said countries involved in the Silk Road’s route should have more cooperation with each other. “Afghanistan’s role as the Asia’s crossroad should be kept in the reconstruction plan. It is a need to concentrate on urban development, economic development and common points. The railway and the optic fiber network will be established,” the President Ghani said. Meanwhile, Urban Development Minister Sayed Mansoor Naderi said the new Silk Road will contribute immensely to the economic growth in the region. Kabul Municipality hosted the Silk Road Forum which was attended by mayors from the countries involved in Silk Road. The Forum provided an opportunity f

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Turkish Airlines signed a contract with Afghanistan Carpet Union

The agreement will help Afghan businessmen sell their carpets to almost 300 destinations around the world, especially to Europe. A Turkish airline has agreed to fly Afghan carpets to 300 destinations at a discounted rate of 50 percent. The agreement was signed between Carpet Producers Union of Afghanistan and Turkish Airlines in Kabul. Afghan businessmen will be charged $2.5 USD per kilogram to transport their carpets to European countries. The carpets will reach their destinations within three days. “The goal is to create direct contact between the Afghan businessmen and the company so that their carpets can reach the target market by the given time,” said Jamal Muradian, director for international cargo at Turkish Airlines. Members of the union said the agreement will provide them the chance to increase their turnover. Jamran Qasemi, marketing officer at a carpet company in Kabul, said that they have an online software program for their customers where they can place their orders an

Авиакомпания Turkish Airlines заключила контракт с афганскими производителями ковров об экспорте их продукции

Соглашение было подписано в Кабуле. По его условиям авиакомпания будет поставлять афганские ковры более чем в 300 городов назначения со скидкой в 50%. Срок транспортировки составит не более трёх дней. "Нашей целью было наладить прямой контакт между афганскими бизнесменами и авиакомпанией, чтобы ковры могли попадать к покупателям в срок", прокомментировал соглашение директор Turkish Airlines по международным грузоперевозкам Д.Мурадиан. Get the benefits of IvoTONIUT's expertise of the Afghan market. ivotoniut.com

The World Food Program (WFP) received a US$1 million contribution from the Government of the People’s Republic of China to assist approximately 38,000 vulnerable people in Afghanistan

The World Food Program (WFP) received a US$1 million contribution from the Government of the People’s Republic of China to provide urgent food and nutrition assistance to people affected by food crisis in Afghanistan.  The contribution will assist approximately 38,000 vulnerable people including Afghan returnees from Pakistan in eastern Afghanistan as well as internally displaced families in central and southern regions. “This contribution is an opportunity to start a partnership between WFP Afghanistan and China” said Yao Jing, Chinese Ambassador to Afghanistan. He added that as winter draws near, displaced people in the country are faced with difficulties and as a friendly and close neighbor to Afghanistan, China hopes to work with WFP in helping Afghan people get through the food crisis. “My sincere thanks go to China’s government for its first contribution to WFP’s emergency operation in Afghanistan. WFP Afghanistan sees this exciting development as a foundation for a new and fru

Truck drivers in western Farah province of Afghanistan complain of being forced into paying bribes

Truck drivers in western Farah province complain of being forced into paying bribes during their journey. Statistic show five million afghanis are paid daily in illegal gratification to police and Taliban.  The truckers are brazenly fleeced at 20 police posts and in Taliban-controlled areas of Pushtkoh district, where truck drivers start their journey from the Shaikh Abu Nasar Farahi Port to Farah City, the provincial capital. From there, the goods-laden vehicles move to the Farah Rod area of Bala Baluk district, but the drivers are compelled to meet illegal demands from police and militants, Pajhwok Afghan News has reliably learnt. The Abu Nasar Port is situated on the border with Iran, from where 200 trucks carrying goods departs for Farah City daily. On average, the driver of every goods-laden truck is forced to pay 24,000 afghanis to police and Taliban. In addition to paying taxes at the Abu Nasar Port, truck drivers have to grease the palm of law-enforcement personnel as well as T

Afghan parliamentarian Aryan Yoon strongly believed there was high-level corruption in the 10% Telecom Service Tax imposed on mobile phone user

The government should remain accountable for the alleged corruption committed in telecommunication service tax, the lawmakers and analysts stress, saying the government’s quietude about the issue is extremely worrisome. They call on the government to seriously investigate the major graft case, and bring to justice all individuals and institutions involved in it. Aryan Yoon, a female lawmaker, says: "The government should explain where the telecom tax money went? If it is stolen, who stole it? If not, why the government cannot provide explanation to the people for the collected tax?" Yoon strongly believed there was high-level corruption in the 10 % telecom service tax imposed on mobile phone users, and the lowest echelons of government did not have any role in the case, so that was why government leaders were tightlipped about it. Abdul Wali Wahab, a political expert, said the government was quiet about the issue because it did not have a satisfactory response to the peopl

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Афганская авиакомпания начинает авиасообщение между Нью Дели и Мазари-Шарифом

Афганская авиакомпания “Kam Air” объявила о начале пассажирского авиасообщения с Нью-Дели из аэропорта Мазари-Шарифа.  По словам директора аэропорта Мохаммада Асифа, в ближайшем будущем планируется наладить и грузового авиасообщения по тому же маршруту, и в ближайшем будущем из Мазари-Шарифа в Индию будет налажен экспорт сельскохозяйственной продукции.

6 buoni motivi per iscriverti all'A.I.R.E. se sei residente in Afghanistan

L’Anagrafe degli Italiani Residenti all’Estero (A.I.R.E.) è stata istituita con legge 27 ottobre 1988, n. 470 e contiene i dati dei cittadini italiani che risiedono all’estero per un periodo superiore ai dodici mesi. Essa è gestita dai Comuni sulla base dei dati e delle informazioni provenienti dalle Rappresentanze consolari all’estero. L’iscrizione all’A.I.R.E. è un diritto-dovere del cittadino (art. 6 legge 470/1988) e costituisce il presupposto per usufruire di una serie di servizi forniti dalle Rappresentanze consolari all’estero, nonché per l’esercizio di importanti diritti. 1 - L’ufficio consolare sa che ci sei e ti può aiutare.  Se ti iscrivi all’A.I.R.E. l‘Ufficio consolare sa che ti trovi nel Paese e, se lo richiedi, ti inserirà nella sua mailing list, inviandoti informazioni e aggiornamenti su eventi, iniziative culturali, opportunità, etc. Se sei iscritto, l’Ufficio consolare potrà intervenire più facilmente se dovessi essere in difficoltà. 2 - E' più semplice avere i

European Union €100M package to support key reforms in Afghanistan

The European Union (EU) approved a €100 million package to support Afghanistan in carrying out reforms to improve its development policies, maintain macroeconomic stability, advance sound public financial management and strengthen state budget transparency. The EU's decision follows a positive assessment on progress in these reform areas over the last twelve months against the background of a challenging security situation. It is part of a State Building Contract (SBC) signed with the Government of Afghanistan during the Brussels Conference on Afghanistan on 4 October 2016. This EU financial contribution for Afghanistan is meant to support the Government of Afghanistan in creating growth and jobs and to ensure service delivery during a time of uncertainty that includes significant risks to the economy. H.E. Eklil Hakimi, Minister of Finance said: “The approval of this allocation means that Afghanistan has been making significant progress in crucial areas such as public policy, ma

US war is basically to claim victory but at the cost of Afghan lives

In August, US President Donald Trump announced a plan to boost US troops presence in Afghanistan, raising the number of soldiers from 8,400 to 11,000.  As part of the new strategy under the Trump administration, the US military will also train and advise Afghan security forces in the fight against the growing influence of Taliban armed group.  But not all Afghans are impressed with Trump’s focus on winning the war against the Taliban militarily, as it fails to address problems like unemployment, corruption and lack of education and health. Afghans are worried at the rising civilian casualties in recent years. Armed groups such as Taliban, which control large parts of the country, and Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL, also known as ISIS) have exacted a heavy toll on civilian lives. On the other hand, hundreds have become a collateral damage to the US drones/air raids. According to a July UN report, the number of civilians killed and wounded in Afghanistan reached a record high

Afghanistan wins GOLD at world amateur championships

Afghanistan’s economy could grow by 6.5% a year in next 12 years

According to World Bank’s recently released report, Afghanistan’s economy could grow by 6.5% a year between now and 2030, if the country properly uses its resources, mainly in mining and agriculture sectors. The World Bank has called on the government to enhance its efforts in developing the mining sector to help boost economic growth. The Afghan Ministry of Mines and Petroleum (MoMP) assures that a proper strategy is in place to attract investment and to use the mines effectively. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Agriculture said numerous programs have already been launched to boost the sector and increase domestic revenue. The report says that if domestic produce could eventually replace imported produce if promoted properly. It further urges the government to improve tax collection system and undertake further measures to attract foreign investment. Afghanistan’s economic recovery remains slow with continuing insecurity curbing private investment and consumer demand. Growth is projected t

The cost of internet services in Afghanistan will decrease by 60 to 80%

The Ministry of Communication and Information Technology (MCIT) is working on a draft plan, suggested by the president, to lower the cost of internet services to the public.   According to the MCIT spokesman, Najib Nangiyal, the cost of internet services could drop by between 60 and 80 percent within the next three months. “According to a decree by President (Ashraf Ghani) during a meeting last week, we are working on a plan and the cost of internet services will decrease by 60 to 80 percent across the country and in all telecommunication companies,” he said. Eight months ago, the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology vowed to decrease the cost of internet services by up to 20 percent. However, Kabul residents claim that no change has occurred in price nor in the quality of services provided. Kabul residents said this time the promise made by the ministry is similar to the commitment it made in the past – which was not delivered on. “The private telecommunication compani

SOM Summit held in Kabul, Afghanistan

Afghanistan: Bidders can voice any concerns before a contract is actually legally formed and awarded

New Procurement Framework and Regulations for Projects After July 1, 2016 The World Bank has a new, modern and business-friendly Procurement Framework. This modernized approach means greater focus on value for money, more ways bidders to differentiate bids, and more opportunities for dialogue and discussion. World Bank procurement staff are based in 72 countries to support borrowers throughout the procurement process. Staff work with governments to achieve the highest bidding and contract management standards to get the best development result. Under the new procurement framework, there are four key innovations to help businesses and country clients: 1 - Needs and risks of a project are analyzed through a Project Procurement Strategy for Development (PPSD). This analysis enables the borrower to have a strategy on how best to engage with bidder. The analysis will ensure that procurement processes are fit for purpose, allow choice, and are appropriate to the size, value, and risk

The territories in Afghanistan controlled by the Taliban and Daesh