Category: Africa

Introduction The argument that mediation can expedite justice in South Africa and enhance access to it has already been made....

Why Mediation Needs a Preparation Methodology — Not Just Preparation Time Ask an experienced mediator where a session is most...

It is widely accepted in mainstream mediation literature that neutrality is a foundational value. The mediator is expected to be an impartial facilitator, standing...

Mediation is still a relatively new practice in Kenya, yet it has rapidly captured the attention of individuals and institutions seeking constructive...

The issuance of anti-suit injunctions in international arbitration is still a controversial topic regarding its compatibility with national legal systems...

Introduction Africa, the second-largest and most populous continent after Asia, spans approximately one-fifth of the Earth’s total land surface. Home...

Introduction This piece shares my experience as a teacher and mediator of Appropriate Dispute Resolution (ADR) at a university level....

Justice is a cornerstone of society and a fundamental right that every citizen deserves to access. However, justice is not...

Mediation as an Alternative Dispute Resolution process in Kenya has come of age since its adoption on a pilot basis...

Nicole Park and Carl Moss, once close collaborators, now found themselves on opposite sides of a bitter dispute. Their partnership,...

In this episode of the Conflict Tipping podcast, host Laura May speaks with Dr Judith Rafferty, an expert mediator and...

Resilience in Adversity: Mediation and Climate Action in Malawi with Brown Masingati (Info on how to donate to Brown's work...

Exploring Indigenous Approaches to Peace-building: The Idea of Ubuntu In this episode of the Conflict Tipping podcast, host Laura May...

"Oski Dolls, Pompom Girls,  U.C. all the way! Oh, what fun it is to have Your mind reduced to clay!...

I welcome renowned ADR experts that built up the world's leading mediation website and organization- Mediate.com, to the Expert Views...

In this episode, Laura speaks with Dr. Zdena Mtetwa-Middernacht, whose doctoral research focused on whiteness in migration. Listen if you...

In this episode, Laura interviews Helen Winter, Co-Founder and CEO of R3SOLUTE.com, a program that strives to accelerate mutual integration...

In this episode of the ICODR podcast, Ian interviews Morenike Obi-Farinde, Founder of ODRAfrica.com and managing partner of the law...

The role of mediators is to help people through conflict. Mediation may be seen as a process that evolves over...

The Growth of Mediation in Nigeria INTRODUCTION This paper seeks to draw upon the experiences of Nigeria as a growing...

Global Mediation Development: Developing Cultures of Mediation             Chair: Tara Ollapally Members: Obi-Farinde Morenike, Bruce...

“The function, the very serious function of racism, . . . is distraction. It keeps you from doing your work. It keeps you...

This article summarizes the Young Minds, Global Voices Conference. This conference was sponsored by mediate.com in May 2021 in an effort...

How do we best support the growth of mediation around the world?  This Forum shared the perspectives of panelists from...

On August 7th, 2019, the Singapore Convention’s coming into existence was celebrated with a grand signing ceremony. As most readers...

INTRODUCTION Many South African Schools are facing demands to change and even to radically transform themselves. Some of these demands...

INTRODUCTION As the world continues to grapple with racial injustice and unrest as masses of people from all ethnicities protest...

Full article including footnotes attached below. CONFLICT RESOLUTION IN THE TIME OF COVID-19 Voices from the Seven Continents of the...

The journey taken by the Lagos Multi-Door Courthouse (LMDC) from when it first started till now is a clear indication...

Disputes generally are an integral part of human interactions arisng from different human transactions. All disputes involve people and it...