In the quest to enhance the effective practice of AppropriateDispute Resolution (ADR) in Ghana, the 5th Professional Mediation Expedition has been launched to promote professional ADR practice.
Launched by the Gamey and Gamey ADR Institute, in collaboration with ADR Daily, the 2024 mediation expeditionalso seeks to enhance public awareness for the adoption of ADRmechanisms, particularly mediation, for the resolution of disputes,
The event is set to be held at the Aburi Botanical Gardens in the Eastern region from October 31 to November 2, 2024 on the theme, “Shaping sustainable peaceful futures through quality ADR practice.”
It involves mediation camping for the graduating cohort of the Institute’s 2024 Professional Executive Master of ADR (PEMADR) programme, who will engage in intensive simulation exercises to sharpen their skills.
It also involves a community ADR awareness creation campaign in Aburi and surrounding towns during which mediators would help in resolving disputes among residents in the communities.
Sponsored by Consolidated Bank Ghana (CBG), Golden ExoticsLtd, HPW Fresh & Dry, and Millennium Insurance, this year’s event would also have experts to discuss pertinent issuestowards promoting the use of ADR is resolving conflicts that have engulfed various sectors of the Ghanaian society.
Launching the event in Accra on Monday, Mrs. Lizzy–Ann Kwagbedzi, Deputy CEO of Gamey and Gamey Group, explained that the camp participants, who have undergone extensive training under the PEM.ADR programme, will tackle complex dispute resolution scenarios across sectors, applying mediation strategies in real-world settings to refine their techniques.
“This year’s expedition aims to not only test the skills of our trainees but also push them to think critically about how ADR can resolve long-standing conflicts sustainably, in response to Ghana’s unique needs,” she said.
In addition, she explained that the sessions will feature insights from seasoned ADR practitioners and will cover cutting-edge techniques in mediation, to enable participants to stay ahead of emerging trends and challenges in the field.
For his part, Mr Edmund Mingle, Editor of ADR Daily and Coordinator of the Event, noted that the mediation expeditioncontinues to grow in prominence, following previous successful outings held at notable venues like Afadjato in the Volta Region and Bunso Eco Park and the Aburi Gardens in the Eastern Region over the past four years.
Describing the event as part of their corporate social responsibility interventions in promoting the effective practice and adoption of ADR in Ghana, Mr Mingle expressed appreciation to the sponsors for their support towards expanding the frontiers of ADR in Ghana.
The Mediation Expedition serves as a unique platform for ADR practitioners and enthusiasts to explore innovative solutions toadvance the practice of ADR, with the ultimate aim of fostering a future of sustainable peaceful conflict resolution.
