AMA – Africa Mediation Association

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Founding Members of AMA

Founding members of AMA during the 2022
Mediation Africa Conference in Dakar

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AMA Executive Committee

Some members of AMA's Executive Committee
with guests during the November 2023 AMA launch in Nairobi

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AMA International Advisory Board

Some members of AMA's International Advisory
Board during the official launch of AMA in Nairobi
in November 2023

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GIZ and AMA officials

GIZ and AMA officials at the Mediation Center in
Dakar

Who We Are

The Africa Mediation Association (AMA) is a non-profit organization that works collaboratively with citizens, public and private institutions to enhance the application of mediation as a viable and amicable dispute resolution model

Our Goal

We aim to strategically promote mediation as a results-oriented and impactful alternative dispute resolution mechanism among the citizens and institutions in Africa.

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Our Objectives

The promotion of the code of conduct and standards for mediation in Africa
Advocacy to regional and sub-regional institutions to strengthen capacity and the effectiveness of the use of mediation.
To organize exchange and learning conferences.
To strengthen early warning and response mechanisms.

Research activities (for example, national and regional studies on the practical reception, specificities, and tools used for mediation in Africa).
Educating citizens and institutions on the need to prioritize mediation and not be quick to take cases to the court.
To develop a flexible manual for mediation in Africa.
To establish and observe the Africa Mediation Day annually.