Mediation in North Africa: the evolution of traditional values in a diverse contemporary context

By Rohit Ray, 3rd Year, BA.LLB (Hons.) West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences 1.     Introduction Northern Africa is not new to mediation as a form of dispute resolution, as the concept comes from principles engrained in Islam, established in the Holy Quran and Hadith. The concept of Sulh denotes amicable dispute resolution using methods like negotiation, mediation, and arbitration, and represents the ideal way of progressing through conflict.[1] Today, mediation is at the forefront of dispute resolution initiatives [...]

Understanding mediation – a practical approach

by Peter J Keel, Mediator This article looks at the mediation process from the decision to mediate until the resolution of the dispute. It provides practical advice as to how to approach each stage of the mediation. There are many ways of resolving disputes - at one extreme is negotiation between parties. This generally remains confidential and if it can be achieved is the cheapest and often the most efficacious means of resolution. Mediation sits next to negotiation because [...]

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