Creating a Commercial Dispute Resolution Center in the Palestinian Territories

Abstract

Increasingly, commercial alternative dispute resolution (ADR) programs are being created throughout the world to meet the needs of local industries. These ADR centers provide a model of peaceful dispute resolution in both commercial and public arenas. This article describes the process of forming the first commercial ADR center in the West Bank/Gaza. The creation of an ADR center in this region demonstrates the reach and universality of ADR and its capacity to provide a common language for the resolution of disputes and contribute to local prosperity and development.

Keywords: commercial alternative dispute resolution, ADR, law and development