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Negotiating In “Blind” Faith
This article was originally submitted to Kluwer Mediation Blog, and may be viewed here. It has been reproduced with permission. I was recently witness to a mediation session during which ... Read More
Crab Fights: Mediating The Future Of Svalbard’s Resources
Not many people know that since 2015, the European Union and Norway have been in a dead-lock over crabs. The Snow Crab Conflict has far-reaching implications for Norway’s vast seafood ... Read More
Processing fees for QAP applications
IMI Qualifying Assessment Programs qualify Mediators and Mediation Advocates to become IMI Certified. Qualifying Assessment Programs, or QAPs, are run by organisations located around the world. (Find your nearest QAP ... Read More
Launch of the Worldwide Mediator Mentorship Program
The time has come to change the perception and value of young mediators on the worldwide mediation landscape. Members of the WMMP Five major actors of the mediation world have ... Read More
New QAPs in Italy and Austria
IMI’s Appraisal Committee have approved two new Qualifying Assessment Programs, in Italy and in Austria. QAPs assess experienced mediators, enabling them to gain IMI Certification. QAPs can be searched here ... Read More
Introducing the IAC
IMI would like to introduce its new Independent Advisory Committee, or IAC. This body, consisting of a small number of experts with diverse backgrounds, is replacing the former Independent Standards ... Read More
Certified Mediator Training Programs are here!
Since publishing standards for Training Programs, as well as for Trainers, Coaches, and Assessors, IMI has been working to make roll-out a reality. As of 1 January 2019, organisations can ... Read More
IMI in 2018: Year in Review
It has been a productive year for IMI, with our team, Board, and Task force members working on a wide range of initiatives designed to raise the standards of mediation ... Read More
Day Three Of The NLIU-INADR ILSMT: The End
After a night of fun, the participants and judges were all set to kick off the last set of preliminary rounds for day three of the 7th edition of NLIU-INADR ... Read More
Day Two Of The NLIU-INADR ILSMT: The Grind Begins
The second day of the 7th edition of NLIU-INADR ILSMT took place on 24 November 2018 and began with anxious participants preparing for the preliminary rounds. While teams huddled together ... Read More
Day One Of The NLIU-INADR ILSMT: Rediscovering Mediation
The 7th edition of the International Law School Mediation Tournament (ILSMT), 2018, was organised by the National Law Institute University (NLIU) with the support of the International Academy of Dispute ... Read More
Standardising ODR platforms and practice
This past August, the results of IMI’s Online Dispute Resolution (e-Mediation) Task Force were presented at the ODR Forum taking place in Auckland, New Zealand. The panel, organised by Task ... Read More
