THE CONTRIBUTION OF INTERNATIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO THE DISPUTE RESOLUTION
THE CONTRIBUTION OF INTERNATIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO THE DISPUTE RESOLUTION

Summary/Abstract: The resolution of disputes outside the courts, otherwise known as Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) is not a new phenomenon. This is because societies around the world have historically long used non-judicial methods, often with the help of a third party in the role of judge or facilitator, in order to reach a resolution of their conflicts. What is new is the promotion and widespread dissemination of ADR models, the guidance and in certain cases even the court's order to disputing parties to use ADR, as well as the increasing use of ADR as a tool to achieve broader goals than the resolution of specific disputes. The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) is committed to strengthening the infrastructure of ADR, primarily arbitration and mediation worldwide and launching various services available to everyone. The results show that the ICC is increasingly seen as the go-to institution both in terms of the number of disputes addressed for resolution and in terms of the value of the disputes. This paper analyzes precisely these most prominent activities of the ICC in terms of providing solutions for the management of dispute resolution. The analysis of official statistical data presented by the ICC provides results that prove a constant ongoing demand for ICC services, i.e. reflecting its continuing global efforts.

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