JAKARTA, INDONESIA, CYBERNUSANTARA1.ID — The Indonesia Dispute Board (IDB/DSI) proudly co-hosted and led the Asia-Africa International Alternative Dispute Resolution Forum 2025, marking a historic milestone in strengthening Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) collaboration across Asia and Africa — two of the world’s most dynamic continents.
The event, held at Dirgantara University Marsekal Suryadarma (UNSURYA), was made possible through the strong partnership between IDB/DSI and UNSURYA, along with the Cambodian Center for Mediation (CCM), Tanzania Institute of Arbitrators (TIArb), Asian International Dispute Resolution Association (AIDRA), and India International Arbitration Center (IIAC).
This unprecedented cooperation provided a strategic platform to promote cross-continental dialogue, knowledge exchange, and partnership among ADR professionals, scholars, and policymakers. It showcased how collaborative approaches between Asia and Africa can shape the future of dispute resolution systems regionally and globally.
Theme: “Shaping the Future of ADR in Asia-Africa: The Collaborative Approach”
The Forum carried the central theme “Shaping the Future of ADR in Asia-Africa: The Collaborative Approach,” emphasizing that sustainable progress in dispute resolution depends on collaboration, commitment, and professional excellence.
ADR — encompassing mediation, arbitration, and other non-judicial dispute resolution methods — is essential for a transparent, credible, and fair justice system. However, to function effectively, ADR requires both qualified professionals and strong regulatory frameworks that uphold these principles.
Without proper procedural laws and trained mediators or arbitrators, ADR services—particularly in the private sector—cannot fully realize their potential. Hence, the Forum called on policymakers, practitioners, and academics to join hands in building a robust ADR ecosystem across both continents.
Strategic Objectives of the Forum
The Asia-Africa International ADR Forum 2025 aimed to:
- Provide a platform for ADR professionals, academics, and institutions to exchange knowledge, share best practices, and foster collaboration.
- Strengthen ADR capacity in Asia and Africa, raising awareness of its importance in business, community relations, and governance
- Promote Good Dispute Resolution Governance and advocate for law reforms ensuring transparency, fairness, and credibility in ADR processes.
A Landmark Outcome: Establishment of the Asia-Africa International Mediation and Arbitration Chamber
At the conclusion of the Forum, delegates unanimously recommended the establishment of the Asia-Africa International Mediation and Arbitration Chamber (AAIMAC) — a pioneering initiative to unite mediators and arbitrators from both continents under one professional framework.
The newly proposed Chamber will:
- Serve as a cross-border dispute resolution platform for commercial and non-commercial disputes across Asia and Africa.
- Collaborate closely with national mediation and arbitration institutions, as well as governments, to enhance professional standards and training.
- Administer mediation and arbitration proceedings and maintain a comprehensive roster of certified mediators and arbitrators from both regions.
This landmark initiative reflects the shared vision of Asia and Africa to advance justice, promote peace, and foster cooperation through innovative and accessible dispute resolution mechanisms.
Editor: Cybernusantara1.id
Source: Indonesian Dispute Board (IDB/DSI)
