International investment treaties, whether bilateral, regional or multilateral, have been a research topic for SOMO for a number of years.

When analysing these agreements, we pay special attention to their social consequences, to labour norms and to policy options for developing countries facing treaties, which mainly serve to protect foreign investors while imposing restrictions on governments.

Ultimately, SOMO strives for different international investment treaties, which promote sustainable development and address the current problems with foreign multinationals.
SOMO’s activities in the field of investment treaties consist of, among others, strengthening the knowledge and the political activities of civil society organisations in Africa. In the Netherlands, SOMO translates objections from the South to the political realm, through discussions with members of parliament and government officials.

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