Promote, train and shine.
International arbitration, shaped from Africa.
ABAI brings together legal professionals, researchers, practitioners and students around international arbitration in West Africa. An independent, pan-African learned society.
Our Missions
ABAI has three fundamental missions, guided by eight values.
Promote
Promote international arbitration as a dispute resolution method for commercial and investment disputes in West Africa.
Train
Train the next generation of arbitration practitioners — lawyers, judges, experts — to international standards.
Shine
Shine from Cotonou to the world, bringing Africa's voice to global arbitration circles.
The Founder
Founder & President of ABAI
Marie Laurence Mondukpè Yelouassi
Publications
Review, articles and scientific contributions
All publications are currently forthcoming.
Beninese Arbitration Review (RBA)
Theme: International Arbitration and West Africa
The Structural Coercion Deficit of the International Arbitrator
Events
Conferences, webinars, trainings
ABAI Inaugural Conference
? — Date TBCFIDIC Arbitration in Africa — Dispute boards
? — Date TBCInternational Arbitration Certification — Session 1
? — Date TBCMonthly Webinars
All upcoming — Open registration