CIAO DATE: 12/2011
November 2011
Africa Center for Strategic Studies
Low-level disputes in Africa can spiral into violence and conflict due to the lack of effective judicial systems that can provide a credible and timely process for resolving differences. Alternative Dispute Resolution techniques can strengthen dispute settlement systems and bridge the gap between formal legal systems and traditional modes of African justice. They may have particular value in stabilization and statebuilding efforts when judicial institutions are weak and social tensions are high.
Resource link: Alternative Dispute Resolution in Africa: Preventing Conflict and Enhancing Stability [PDF] - 520K