The Arbitration Foundation of Southern Africa (AFSA) is delighted to congratulate its Secretary-General, Adv Svetlana Vasileva, on her election as a Full Member of the Council of the International Federation of Commercial Arbitration Institutions (IFCAI). Her election is a proud moment for AFSA and reflects both her personal commitment to the advancement of international arbitration and the growing recognition of AFSA’s contribution to the global arbitration community. It also provides an important opportunity for the perspectives and experience of Africa’s arbitration community to be represented within this respected international forum.
IFCAI brings together leading arbitral institutions from around the world to encourage collaboration, dialogue and the sharing of knowledge. As she begins her first term on the Council, Adv Vasileva looks forward to working alongside colleagues from across the globe, contributing AFSA’s experience while learning from the diverse perspectives of other institutions. AFSA warmly congratulates Adv Vasileva on this well-deserved achievement and wishes her every success as she represents AFSA, South Africa and the wider African arbitration community in this important role.