Traffic management contract dispute: $55m judgement debt dismissed
The Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) in The Hague, The Netherlands, has dismissed a $55 million judgment debt against Ghana which was being sought...
ICC Mediation Rules
Current as 1 January 2014, the ICC Mediation Rules replaced the 2001 Amicable Dispute Resolution Rules (ADR Rules) to reflect today’s practices. These rules...
ADR practice requires use of right-half of brain
ADR practice requires use of right-half of brain
The brain is regarded as one of the most vital organs of the human body. Scientists say...
Marital Mediation or Mediating To Stay Married (PartII)
Will the mediation process teach us new ways to relate to each other?
Yes. Many couples in divorce mediation have said that if they...
The Globalization of International Arbitration
By: José María Alonso
A. Introduction
International arbitration is often referred to as the area of globalization “par excellence.” Indeed, it is the preferred means of...
Do traditional grievance procedures destroy relationships?
HR professionals have relied on formal grievance procedures for years, but are they still fit for purpose? In an extract from his new book,...
GHOST PRINCIPLE, Protocol for CONFLICT Resolution
There are various keys to a successful conflict resolution. Prominent among them is the GHOST principle.
The GHOST principle is a set of guidelines that...
A Proactive Approach to Addressing Unethical Behaviour at the Workplace
While it may not rise to the level of being illegal, unethical behavior in the workplace can have serious consequences if unaddressed. And it can...
Mediation and Access to Justice for All: The Case of Unrepresented Parties
By Bongkiyi John Paul
Legal systems round the globe are grounded in the rule of law and in theory, justice is available readily and equally...
Why mediation is the best way to seek justice
Anyone looking at Kenya’s social dynamics today will no doubt recognise how, driven by a growing appreciation of their rights, wananchi are becoming increasingly...
