Dispute Resolution Services
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The PCA provides administrative support in international arbitrations involving various combinations of states, state entities, international organizations and private parties.
The Secretary-General of the PCA may be called upon to act as the appointing authority, or to designate another appointing authority, for the appointment of arbitrators under the PCA’s Rules of Procedure, the UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules, or other rules of procedure.
The PCA’s functions are not limited to arbitration and also include providing support in other forms of peaceful resolution of international disputes, including mediation, conciliation, and other forms of alternative dispute resolution (ADR).
The PCA has access to hearing facilities at its international offices and around the world.
The PCA is available to provide administrative support in fact-finding / commissions of inquiry involving various combinations of states, state entities, international organizations and private parties.
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The PCA makes its facilities available upon request to tribunals established under the rules of certain international arbitration institutions, or pursuant to rules agreed to ad hoc.