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Investment Arbitration: On The Availability of the State Counterclaim Maarif, Syamsul; Mustofa, Latif; Husni, Alfi
Indonesian Journal of International Law
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This paper explores the availability and significance of state counterclaims in international investment arbitration, a mechanism typically perceived as favoring investors. While investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS) provides foreign investors with powerful legal recourse, it has led to concerns over the asymmetry in investor-state relations, often perceived as skewed against host states. By allowing states to file counterclaims, a more balanced and sustainable arbitration framework can be achieved, discouraging baseless claims and promoting fairness. The analysis draws on arbitration rules of major tribunals, including the ICSID and UNCITRAL frameworks, and reviews notable cases such as Metal-Tech v. Uzbekistan, Al-Warraq v. Indonesia, and Perenco v. Ecuador to illustrate how tribunals handle state counterclaims and the associated legal hurdles. The paper emphasizes that for a counterclaim to be admitted, it must align with the agreement to arbitrate, meet jurisdictional requirements, and be supported by the applicable treaty’s provisions. The research concludes that while state counterclaims are theoretically permissible under current arbitration rules, their practical application remains constrained by treaty language and procedural norms. Allowing counterclaims more explicitly could deter opportunistic claims by investors and foster a more equitable ISDS system.
Pendampingan Rumah Tangga Nelayan dengan Pembuatan Usaha Kerupuk Ikan di Desa Numbing Kecamatan Bintan Pesisir Kabupaten Bintan Husni, Alfi; Usman Siam, Nurbaiti; Suherry, Suherry; Anugrahi Barus, Muhamad; Humaira, Nur; Adwina Ipriani, Tessya
ABDINE: Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Vol. 5 No. 2 (2025): ABDINE : Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat
Publisher : Institut Teknologi dan Bisnis Riau Pesisir

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Pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini dilaksanakan di Desa Numbing, Kecamatan Bintan Pesisir, Kabupaten Bintan, dengan tujuan meningkatkan kesejahteraan rumah tangga nelayan melalui pengembangan usaha kerupuk ikan berbasis kelompok istri nelayan. Permasalahan utama yang dihadapi mitra meliputi keterbatasan sarana produksi, rendahnya pengetahuan manajemen usaha, serta belum optimalnya strategi pemasaran. Kegiatan dilaksanakan dengan pendekatan partisipatif melalui tahapan sosialisasi, pelatihan kewirausahaan, penerapan teknologi tepat guna, pendampingan, dan evaluasi. Pelatihan difokuskan pada peningkatan keterampilan produksi, manajemen keuangan, dan pemasaran digital melalui media sosial serta marketplace. Hasil kegiatan menunjukkan adanya peningkatan kemampuan mitra dalam mengelola usaha secara mandiri, memperbaiki kualitas produk, dan mengembangkan kemasan serta merek usaha. Selain itu, mitra mulai memanfaatkan platform digital untuk memperluas pemasaran produk. Program ini memberikan dampak positif terhadap peningkatan pengetahuan, keterampilan, dan pendapatan keluarga nelayan serta mendorong kemandirian ekonomi perempuan pesisir.