The scientific conference on "The effective resolution of disputes by the Authority for the Examination of Preliminary Appeals (AEPP) and the contribution to the economic development of the country", which was co-organized by the Authority for the Examination of Preliminary Appeals (AEPP) and the University of Piraeus under the auspices of H.E. the President of the Republic Mr. Prokopios Pavlopoulos, was held on February 8th and 9th.
The Authority for the Examination of Preliminary Appeals (AEPP), established in 2016, has as its task the resolution of disputes that arise during the stage preceding the conclusion of contracts for public works, supplies and services, after the lodge of a preliminary appeal. It is mandatory for economic entities that cooperate with public authorities to submit their appeal to the AEPP before resorting to the courts, which examines them and issues an opinion as an independent and impartial body.
In the modern environment, law and economics go hand in hand and complement each other, and in this context, the School of Economics, Business and International Studies of the University of Piraeus and the Masters program "Law and Economy" contribute to the synergy of combined knowledge, critical skills and expand the knowledge base, so that young scientists and executives of companies and organizations are able to respond and distinguish themselves.
On behalf of the University of Piraeus, the Rector of the University of Piraeus, Professor Angelos Kotios, addressed the opening of the conference. Presentations-introductions in the thematic sessions were made by the professors Michalis Sfakianakis, Angelos Kotios, Aristea Sinanioti, Dimitrios Georgakelos, Michalis Polemis, Evangelos Sambrakos and the professor at DPMS lawyer Dr. George Panopoulos.
In addition, presentations were made by the graduates and students of the "Law and Economy" Master's Degree Charalambos Kotios, Chrysa Karakoida and Ioannis Kaffes.
Finally, in the scientific and organizational committee of the conference, the University of Piraeus was represented by the Dean Michalis Sfakianakis, the Director of the Interdepartmental Graduate Program and Professor Victoria Pekka - Economou and Ph.D Nancy Karali.
