THE CONTRIBUTION OF INTERNATIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO THE DISPUTE RESOLUTION

Faton SHABANI, Donika KAMBERI

Abstract

The resolution of disputes outside the courts, otherwise known as Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) is not a newphenomenon. This is because societies around the world have historically long used non-judicial methods, often with the help ofa third party in the role of judge or facilitator, in order to reach a resolution of their conflicts. What is new is the promotion andwidespread dissemination of ADR models, the guidance and in certain cases even the court's order to disputing parties to useADR, as well as the increasing use of ADR as a tool to achieve broader goals than the resolution of specific disputes. TheInternational Chamber of Commerce (ICC) is committed to strengthening the infrastructure of ADR, primarily arbitration andmediation worldwide and launching various services available to everyone. The results show that the ICC is increasingly seen asthe 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 ofdispute resolution. The analysis of official statistical data presented by the ICC provides results that prove a constant ongoingdemand for ICC services, i.e. reflecting its continuing global efforts.

Pages: 19 - 24