US-Africa Bilateral Downloads
This section covers the Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) between the United States and Sub-Saharan African countries. BITs are agreements concluded between two States which define the broad terms and conditions under which private individuals and companies invest in each others territories. The United States has to date concluded a number of BITs with various countries, including African countries.
WAEMU - United States (TIFA) - english
Trade and Investment Framework Agreement between the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU) and the Government of the United States of America.
Rwanda - United States (TIFA)
Trade and Investment Framework Agreement between the United States of America and the Republic of Rwanda.
Nigeria - United States (TIFA)
Trade and Investment Framework Agreement between the United States of America and the Republic of Nigeria.
Mozambique - United States (TIFA)
Trade and Investment Framework Agreement between the United States of America and the Republic of Mozambique.
Mauritius - United States (TIFA)
Trade and Investment Framework Agreement between the United States of America and the Republic of Mauritius.
Liberia - United States (TIFA)
Trade and Investment Framework Agreement between the United States of America and the Republic of Liberia.
Ghana - United States (TIFA)
Trade and Investment Framework Agreement between the United States of America and the Republic of Ghana.
EAC - United States (TIFA)
Trade and Investment Framework Agreement between the East African Community (EAC) and the Government of the United States of America.
Angola - United States (TIFA) - english
Trade and Investment Framework Agreement between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Republic of Angola concerning the development of trade and investment relations.
COMESA - US (TIFA)
Agreement between the Government of the United States of America and the Common Market For Eastern And Southern Africa (COMESA) concerning the development of trade and investment relations.
Angola - United States (TIFA) - portuguese
Trade and Investment Framework Agreement between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Republic of Angola concerning the development of trade and investment relations.
Where are the BITs? How US Bilateral Investment Treaties with Africa can promote development
This paper focuses on the role that bilateral investment treaties (BITs) can play in promoting development in sub-Saharan Africa. BITs defend and promote investment abroad by providing core protections to foreign investors, reducing investors'...
Cameroon - United States Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT)
Bilateral Investment Treaty between Cameroon and the United States. Signed February 26, 1986; Entered into force April 6, 1989, 99th CONGRESS 2nd Session
Congo - United States Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT)
Bilateral Investment Treaty between Congo (Brazzaville) and the United States. Signed February 12, 1990; Entered into Force August 13, 1994. 102nd CONGRESS 1st Session
Rwanda - United States Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT)
Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) between United States and Rwanda.
South Africa - United States (TIFA) Agreement
Trade and Investment Framework Agreement between South Africa and the United States.
MODEL United States Bilateral Investment Treaty - 2012
The United States' model bilateral investment treaty (BIT) - following a review - leading to this revised 2012 model BIT.
Author
US Department of State
Organisation
US Department of State
Publication Date
20 April 2012
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Model United States Bilateral Investment Treaty - BIT (2012 version)
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