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Mediation, a form of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) or "appropriate dispute resolution", aims to assist two (or more) disputants in reaching an agreement. The parties themselves determine the conditions of any settlements reached— rather than accepting something imposed by a third party. The disputes may involve (as parties) states, organizations, communities, individuals or other representatives with a vested interest in the outcome. Mediation, in a broad sense, consists of a cognitive process of reconciling mutually interdependent, opposed terms as what one... read more
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In and above Conflict - A study on Leadership in the United Nations
From HD Centre Dated 19 August 2010 By Fabrizio Hochschild - Peace is seldom concluded when a peace deal is signed.nThe principalnexternal rolenin consolidating peacenfrequentlynfalls to United Nations (UN) missions and agencies.nTheir ability to achieve this task is contingent on many factorsnincluding resources and cohesive internationalnpolitical support....
Mediation Practice Series - External actors in mediation
From HD Centre Dated 26 February 2010 By Teresa Whitfield - External actors to a given conflict cannplay a central role in the course and conclusion of peace negotiations. While some may reinforce the mediatora#039;s efforts, others may undermine those efforts and confuse the process. To achieve...
It ainrt over rtil itrs over: what role for mediation in post-agreement contexts?
From HD Centre Dated 23 June 2008 By Elizabeth Cousens - International mediation is conventionally treated as the reserve of peace processes which, once culminating in a peace agreement, are expected to progress to implementation and various forms of post-conflict recovery in which mediation would have little...
A guide to mediation: Enabling peace processes in violent conflicts
From HD Centre Dated 30 September 2007 By Hugo Slim - The first guidenon armed conflict mediation. Produced in collaboration with thenSwiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs,nthis easy-to-use and accessible resource provides practical guidance and support to professionals engaged in mediated peace processes, to support ethical and...
Mediation in African conflicts: The gap between mandate and capacity
From HD Centre Dated 22 April 2007 By Laurie Nathan - Given the frequency with which high-level peacemaking is undertaken in Africa, there is surprisingly little discussion in official circles about the science and art of mediation. The first part of this paper examines some of the...
lTerroristr lists n A brief overview of lists and their sanctions in the US, UN, and Europe*
From HD Centre Dated 14 June 2006 By Kristina Thorne - This paper provides a comparative analysis of different terrorist lists, the designation processes, appeals and challenges to designation, effectiveness of the sanctions, and the limits of contact with and assistance to armed groups within the different...
The role of civil society in peace processes in the South and South East Asian regions
From HD Centre Dated 21 November 2005 By Soliman M. Santos, JR. Esq - Formal mediation is only one component of a broader peace process. This paper examines the role of civil society organisations (CSO) in peace negotiations between governments and rebel groups that are mediated by...
The Tradecraft Transmission Belt: Transferring Knowledge of Mediation from Practice to Theory, from Theory to Practice and back
From HD Centre Dated 25 June 2006 By Chester Crocker - The problem in transferring knowledge from theory to practice and back again lies primarily in the mechanics of the exchange, i.e. the aamp;quot;transmission beltaamp;quot; that links mediation experience to analysis and distillation of lessons learned to...
Dealing with armed groups - the practical challenges: support in negotiation practice
From HD Centre Dated 26 June 2005 By David Gorman and Andre Le Sage - Not all conflict parties are aware of the demands of and strategies for successful diplomacy. A positive and sustainable mediation outcome may be at risk if one or more parties lack strategic...
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OIC – UN – IQd Workshop held on Preventive Diplomacy and Mediation
From OIC Dated 13 December 2011 The Organization of Islamic Cooperation and the United Nations Mediation Support Unit (MSU) jointly organized a Workshop on Mediation on 12 December 2011 at the OIC Headquarters in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The participants to the Workshop included both...
Ban asks UN to lead in conflict mediation efforts
From Webindia123 Dated 10 November 2011 UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has stated that the world body should take the lead in preventing and mediating conflicts, noting that partnerships with regional bodies and civil society are equally important in achieving this goal. ...
UN must lead way in conflict mediation efforts worldwide, say top officials
From Big News Network Dated 10 November 2011 The United Nations must enhance its capacity to provide mediation support to prevent conflicts worldwide, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said today, adding that partnerships with regional organizations
UN must lead way in conflict mediation efforts worldwide, say top officials
From UN News Centre Dated 9 November 2011 The United Nations must enhance its capacity to provide mediation support to prevent conflicts worldwide, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said today, adding that partnerships with regional organizations and civil society would be crucial to achieve this.
Can The Syrian Opposition Make A Deal?
From Andrew Sullivan's Daily Dish Dated 3 November 2011 Just in time for Assad to signal his willingness to accept Arab League mediation, Randa Slim provides an analysis of the precise nature of the opposition he would be dealing with: This fragmentation and disunity [among Syrian opposition groups] poses...
UN Electoral Support Must Be More Than Technical
From Scoop - New Zealand News Dated 28 October 2011 The political nature of elections means that United Nations assistance must involve more than just technical advice and include mediation and the use of good offices, given the potential for violence to accompany many polls worldwide, a top UN official...
Law Firm of Croy & Timms Provides Personal Attention to Georgia's Injured and Disabled
From Emailwire Dated 27 October 2011 ( EMAILWIRE.COM , October 27, 2011 ) Atlanta, Georgia - Judy Greenbaum Croy and Bonnie S. Timms announce the formation of the new law firm of Croy & Timms, LLC. The attorneys of Croy & Timms bring with them...
Risk of violence means UN electoral support must be more than technical - official
From Big News Network Dated 26 October 2011 The political nature of elections means that United Nations assistance must involve more than just technical advice and include mediation and the use of good offices, given the potential for violence
Tampa Small Business Attorney Bill Yanger Honored by Florida Supreme Court
From Emailwire Dated 13 October 2011 ( EMAILWIRE.COM , October 13, 2011 ) Tampa, Fl -- William L. Bill Yanger of Yanger Law Group, P.A., Tampa, has been certified by the Supreme Court of Florida as a Circuit Court Mediator effective September 30, 2011. ...
Memphis mayor seeks re-election in embattled city
From Wichita Eagle Dated 2 October 2011 Known for his mediation skills and stylish suits, Memphis Mayor A C Wharton has guided this gritty city through a $60 million budget deficit, a school funding battle and a historic Mississippi River flood.Through it all, the silver-haired former lawyer...
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