Investment Law No. 72 of 2017 stipulates a set of diverse mechanisms that allow investors to settle their disputes with administrative entities amicably or through specialized committees, while allowing recourse to arbitration or the judiciary if needed.

• As part of the comprehensive services provided by GAFI to improve the investment environment, the Investor Dispute Settlement Center (IDSC) was established in 2009 to resolve disputes that may arise between investors through mediation.
• In designing IDSC's rules, account was taken of best international practices, comparative legislation, and the recommendations of the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL).

Demonstration video about Investors Disputes Settlement Center

Organize the mediation procedures and the obligations of all participants in these rules:

Procedure Rules Of The Center

Booklet On The Investors Disputes Settlement Center

Mediation In Commercial Disputes

One or more grievance committees are formed within GAFI to review grievances against administrative decisions made by GAFI or other competent authorities responsible for granting approvals, permits and licenses, under Investment Law No. 72 of 2017.

• MCIDR reviews requests, complaints and disputes arising between investors and the State, or in which public authorities or State-owned companies are parties. Its membership includes a vice-chair of the Egyptian State Council (ESC) nominated by its Ad-hoc Administrative Panel, and the committee`s decisions are subject to the Cabinet`s approval.
• The Competent Administrative Authority is required to submit the necessary memoranda and supporting documents upon request. If the Authority is represented on the committee, it has no voting rights on matters related to it. The committee shall decide on the matters presented to it with a reasoned decision within thirty days from the date of the conclusion of hearing the parties and the presentation of their views.
• Once approved by the Cabinet, MCIDR`s decisions are enforceable and binding on all administrative authorities, and have the same effect as an execution bond, without prejudice to the investor's right to recourse the judiciary. Failure to comply with the committee`s decision entails the application of article 123 of the Penal Code. Submission of a grievance against MCIDR's decision does not suspend execution.

MCICDS shall be formed by the Cabinet, and is mandated to settle any disputes arising out of the investment agreements to which the State, or one of its authorities or companies, is a party.