Mediation, Arbitration and Conciliation Committee
Better Dispute Resolution for African Business
The Mediation, Arbitration and Conciliation Committee is a Make in Africa expert group of legal and business professionals from across the continent. Businesses face high costs, long delays and court backlogs when disputes arise. The committee promotes mediation, arbitration and conciliation as practical alternatives, guides members on how they work, and refers them to qualified lawyers and recognised arbitration institutions. Make in Africa does not itself arbitrate or give legal advice.
Our Vision
Fair and Harmonious Business Practices
To build an ecosystem where disputes are resolved quickly and amicably, so businesses keep strong relationships and cut the time and cost of litigation.
Our Mission
Promoting Better Dispute Resolution
- Raise Awareness: Explain the options and encourage trusted, recognised institutions.
- Support Neutrality: Promote impartial and highly skilled mediators and arbitrators.
- Promote Efficiency: Encourage fast, solution-driven resolution that limits disruption.
Key Areas: Practical Dispute Resolution
Mediation
Dialogue between disputing parties to reach agreed solutions while they keep control of the outcome.
Arbitration
Binding decisions by impartial arbitrators at recognised institutions, avoiding long litigation.
Conciliation
Help for parties to reach an amicable agreement with an experienced conciliator.
Why Use This Committee?
- Industry-Driven Expertise: Members are professionals who understand what businesses need.
- Clear Guidance: Plain explanations of procedure, timing and what to expect from each route.
- Diverse Experience: Members skilled in many kinds of commercial dispute across legal systems.
- Referral Support: Introductions to qualified lawyers and recognised institutions, from early advice onwards.
- Cost Awareness: Guidance on options that save time and resources.
Advocacy: Supporting Better Business Environments
Ease of Doing Business
Improve Africa’s business environment by reducing dependence on litigation through alternative dispute resolution.
Policy Engagement
Work with governments and regional bodies to bring mediation and arbitration into business practice.
Capacity Building
Run workshops, training and awareness campaigns on how dispute resolution works.
Resolve Conflicts Effectively
Whether you face a business disagreement, a contract dispute or a complex commercial conflict, the committee can guide you and refer you to the right qualified body. Write to us through the form to learn how members can save time, money and relationships.
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The Make In Africa Global Summit (MIAGS) is a global platform connecting leaders, businesses, investors, institutions and policymakers shaping the next era of economic growth across the Global South and Africa.
MIAGS advances South–South cooperation, trade, investment, industrialization, technology, infrastructure and economic resilience, creating platforms for dialogue, strategic partnerships and cross-border opportunities.
Our mission is to strengthen the Global South and Africa’s role in the global economy by connecting capital with opportunity, innovation with markets and economic priorities with action—while fostering a more connected, productive and influential economic future.