Local Village Thriving
Residents come from more than twenty miles away to receive treatment at the new hospital in this previously corrupt village. Some months back, our reporters were present during the first level of construction of this new facility. Jennifer Abubakar Abena and her father, Magudo, who raised more than $1,500 toward helping their village, were overwhelmed by the amount of money generated. When we were here months ago, the hospital was just beginning construction. They were also building a new, two-storey school at the edge of the village.
Jennifer Abubakar Abena, translated her fifty-three year old father’s words for us, because he speaks no English. She told us, “We are so very pleased with the way things have gone. The generosity shown by people from all over the world has made it possible for us to not only wipe out disease and illiteracy in this village, but also it is a step forward for us to stamp out corruption too. I am so overjoyed and the money is still coming in.”
The school has attracted more than one hundred and fifty prospective students and plans are in motion to add an extension soon. The Hospital has taken delivery of some high tech equipment, which makes it one of the most modern medical centers within a 400 mile radius. The planned fresh-water treatment plant is also making progress.
Jennifer Abubakar Abena also expressed her gratitude by saying, “We would like to thank everybody who has made any size of donation to this village. We hope that our work will continue to create and develop this village. Maybe one day it will become a thriving small town, with businesses and communication networks. And it will no longer be corrupt. That is our ultimate goal and we will, one day, make sure it happens.”
The Role of a Business Arbitration Attorney in International Business
Legal issues can get pretty messy when they are brought to court. A business arbitration attorney can help businesses avoid the headache of court trials as they specialize in the legal technique of resolving disputes outside of the courts.
There are several types of arbitration processes, all of which are encouraged to be practiced to avoid overcrowding the courts. The simplest type consists of three entities: the two disputing parties and a neutral party that has been mutually agreed upon to hear out each side of the dispute and pass a binding decision. The neutral party need not be a legal professional.
The arbitration of business disputes is usually practiced when the differences arise from day-to-day commercial affairs. Such disputes are preferably settled in an informal setting because, more often than not, the two disputing parties will still want to retain their business ties after everything is over and done with.
For small business establishments that deal with international commercial transactions, business arbitration lawyers play an important role in ensuring smooth, informal dispute settlements. They can draw up clear points for argumentation, for example. Where parties may disagree as to their individual rights and obligations due to differences in trade and commerce laws, arbitration attorneys can level the playing field by laying out objective rules and making sure both parties understand each other.
A business arbitration attorney can also assist in preventing such legal disputes from happening. With a thorough knowledge of commercial laws, business arbitrations lawyers can help in the careful construction of contracts and terms of service.