Commercial Mediation – How do you Bill?
Mediation is pitched as an easy and the most cost-effective route to resolution of high-value disputes. It makes complete business sense when you think of

Book Launch at the British Council, Accra, GHANA – 17 January, 2026
A new scholarly work by Dr. Osei Bonsu Dickson will be formally launched on Saturday, 17 January 2026, at the British Council, Accra, in a

Accra Arbitration Rules to be Unveiled at the British Council, Accra
The Accra International Arbitration and Mediation Rules will be formally launched on Saturday, 17 January 2026, at the British Council, Accra, marking a defining moment

CIMA Governing Council Approves Naming Rules – Accra International Arbitration Rules
Accra, Ghana — 10 Dec 2025 The Governing Council of the Center for International Mediators and Arbitrators (CIMA) has approved a resolution to formally re-brand

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

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,

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.”

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,

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
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

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

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
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