Force Majeure - Checklist and Sample Wording

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In order to avoid the uncertainties and delays involved in relying on the applicable law, parties to contracts often prefer to provide for a specific regime for force majeure, along with a definition of which events shall qualify for special treatment.

The term force majeure used in drafting project documents comes originally from the Code Napoléon of France, but should not be confused with the French doctrine. Generally, force majeure means what the contract says it means.

Civil Law Systems - Key Terms Implied by Law That Can Impact PPP Arrangements

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In many civil law countries a separate administrative law governs PPP arrangements. A number of the key  administrative rules that apply to delegated management arrangements are listed below¹. It is important to seek local legal advice to check whether these rules apply in a particular civil system. It is also important to note that in a civil law jurisdiction, unless the contract specifies that the parties have agreed to arbitration, the contract will be enforced by the administrative courts.

Construction Contracts - Checklist

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It is not essential to obtain positive answers to all the questions below in order to be able to give a contract a positive review, but hopefully the checklist will be useful in identifying areas of the contract which require further attention.

For more information about this sector, please visit Public–Private Partnerships in Energy and Power.

ToRs for Proposal for Pilot PPP Project in Rail Sector and Draft Bid Documents

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Road transport dominates the transport sector with bus and car for passengers and truck for freight leading the way. In 1999, Government spend on maintenance and new roads was GrDollars 49,205 million.

For more information about this sector, please visit Public–Private Partnerships in Transport.