Alternative Dispute Resolution

The objective of IFC PEP-MENA’s Alternative Dispute Resolution program is to institutionalize court-referred mediation for fast and cost-effective commercial dispute resolution, offering greater access to justice for entrepreneurs. The program helps build more efficient judicial systems and introduces new best practices in alternative dispute resolution by establishing pilot commercial mediation centers and by transferring mediation skills to practitioners.

In most of the region's countries, complex and costly contract enforcement processes remain a strong disincentive for investors. Overall, entrepreneurs have limited confidence in the judicial system to resolve their disputes. Lengthy court procedures often cost entrepreneurs more than the amounts they are disputing, considering the financial and human resources involved and the opportunity costs of trapped assets in outstanding disputes over many years.

The Alternative Dispute Resolution program is active in Pakistan. Efforts are underway to explore opportunities for Alternative Dispute Resolution projects in several countries across the region.


What Does the Program Offer?

Expected Outcomes and Impact

Key Achievements

Eligible Partners & Clients

For additional information contact:

Navin Merchant
Program Manager
E-mail: nmerchant@ifc.org