About this Training

This two-day Foundation Mediation Training was conducted in Islamabad, bringing together legal professionals, civil servants, and representatives from ministries and regulatory bodies to strengthen understanding of mediation as an effective Alternative Dispute Resolution mechanism. The programme was organized by the Ministry of Law & Justice through IMAC at the Pakistan Institute for Parliamentary Services.

The training focused on enhancing practical mediation capacity by promoting mediation as a time-efficient, cost-effective, and reliable approach to dispute resolution, aligned with national efforts to reduce the burden on courts and improve access to justice.

Day 1 introduced participants to ADR in Pakistan, mediation processes, and the institutional framework, while Day 2 emphasized negotiation techniques, confidentiality in mediation, and structured, case-based simulations to support practical application of skills.

The programme highlighted the importance of mediation in strengthening trust, preserving professional relationships, and aligning traditional dispute resolution practices with modern, internationally recognized mediation standards.

Through interactive sessions, practical exercises, and real-world simulations, the training enabled participants to build core mediation competencies and encouraged the adoption of dialogue-based dispute resolution across institutional and professional settings.

Key Highlights

• Diverse participation from legal professionals, civil servants, and representatives of ministries and regulatory authorities.
• Strong emphasis on mediation as an efficient, cost-effective solution to reduce court burden and ensure timely justice.
• Interactive sessions, case-based simulations, and practical exercises fostering hands-on experiential learning.
• Focused development of negotiation, communication, and structured mediation process skills.
• Insights and guidance from senior ADR practitioners, lead trainers, and policy experts.