IBA Toronto: Growing Demand for African Arbitration and ADR
Date: 10 November 2025 – Source: African Law and Business At the International Bar Association (IBA) Conference in Toronto, African practitioners stressed the continent’s strong appetite for arbitration and mediation, calling for greater ownership of dispute resolution processes. Speakers highlighted persistent gaps, including few African arbitral seats, limited trust in domestic courts, and the continued […]
The ADR Act 2010 and the Rise of Non-lawyers as Arbitrators
In the past, arbitration was often associated with lawyers and retired judges, yet an increasing number of arbitrators today come from non-legal backgrounds. Engineers, economists, accountants, and industry specialists are now appointed to tribunals because they offer practical insight into the technical and commercial realities underpinning many disputes. Their expertise can be invaluable where the […]
Ghana CJ Declares ADR Week: 24–28 Nov 2025
Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie has declared 24–28 November 2025 as ADR Week under the theme “Adoption of Innovation and Technology to Enhance Access to Justice.” A total of 138 courts (35 Circuit, 103 District) will dedicate the week to mediation and settlement of cases. The Week will be officially opened at the Ho High Court […]
How Gen AI Could Transform Learning and Development
Companies investing millions in generative AI may soon find themselves stalled—not by the technology’s limits, but by their people’s. As generative AI becomes more ubiquitous, a paradox has emerged: The more deeply we integrate the technology into our workflows, the more indispensable human skills become. These “soft” skills—like problem framing, collaboration, and creativity—encompass the uniquely […]
Non-participant in GAFTA arbitration bringing post-award challenge not subject to 28-day time limit
This was an application brought by the claimant, African Distribution Company SARL, to set aside a GAFTA arbitration award in favour of the defendant, AASTAR Trading Pte Ltd. The claimant was a “non-participant” under s.72 of the Arbitration Act 1996 (AA 1996), which means it was a party to the GAFTA proceedings, but had not taken […]
Arbitration and Mediation in the Context of the National Integrated Maritime Strategy of Ghana: Roles, Applications, and Career Pathways
This article examines the centrality of arbitration and mediation within the framework of a National Integrated Maritime Strategy (NIMS). It explores their strategic importance in fostering maritime security, commercial stability, and cooperative governance, and considers their diverse applications in the maritime domain. The article further outlines career opportunities emerging from the integration of Alternative Dispute […]
CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL MEDIATORS AND ARBITRATORS AND FUSION CENTER SIGN MOU
STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP The Center for International Mediators and Arbitrators (CIMA) in Ghana and the National Fusion Center in Nigeria have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding. The MoU aims to enhance cooperation in neutral facilitation, Islamic mediation, conflict prevention, dialogue, and inter-agency dispute resolution. Both institutions will collaborate on training, research, and publication. The partnership […]
CIMA Plays Crucial Role in Pre-Electoral Peace Processes in Ghana
Accra, Ghana – November 28, 2024 The Center for International Mediators and Arbitrators (CIMA), a global leader in dispute resolution training and practice, played a crucial role in Ghana’s 2024 pre-election peace process, particularly in Ghana’s politically sensitive Odododiodio constituency. Amid heightened tensions before the general elections, CIMA was called upon to lend its technical […]
CIMA Partners Ghana’s National Peace Council to Strengthen Post-Election Peacebuilding and Mediation
Koforidua, Ghana — July 4, 2025 The Center for International Mediators and Arbitrators (CIMA) has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable peace and democratic stability in Ghana through active participation in the Post-2024 Elections Evaluation Dialogue, held from 2nd to 4th July 2025 at the Capital View Hotel in Koforidua. The high-level event was convened by […]
Winter Academy on International Arbitration 2025
In February this year the Center for International Mediators and Arbitrators was part of the international partners for the Russian Institute of Modern Arbitration’s Winter Academy. The 5th edition of the Winter Academy focused on a wide range of post-arbitration issues, including partial awards, setting aside proceedings, asset tracing, and managing parallel proceedings, among others. […]
