Even in well-developed commercial markets, like those found in Asia, many business enterprises remain skeptical of interest-based negotiation and its benefits. CPR seeks to add value to these internationally-based corporations and those who counsel them, by helping those charged with commercial and other conflict management and resolution to fulfill their tasks efficiently, creatively and justly.
CPR, with the assistance, support and guidance of its global members, has engaged in a multi-branched initiative to promote commercial mediation and other methods of consensual conflict management in the Asia-Pacific region.
The Asia-Pacific Advisory Council was formed in 2009 to address issues in the field of international dispute resolution in the Asia-Pacific region. The first of two projects of the Council is a “Barriers to Entry” Survey, which will survey businesses in the Asia Pacific region as to their use of ADR and those barriers, if any, that may prevent them from utilizing ADR. The survey will be disseminated in spring 2011. Based on the findings, the Council will draft a White Paper with recommendations for overcoming the barriers identified in the survey and, if necessary, will conduct training and other outreach to the business community. The Council is also working on is developing a reliable panel of neutrals in the Asia Pacific Region and offering necessary ADR training.
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