To promote the alternative dispute resolution system in India and ease of doing business, IICA signed a memorandum of understanding with IAMC.

Naitik Chakravarti Times

•5 November 2026 at 05:24 am•0 views•1 min read

The Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) has signed a memorandum of understanding with the International Arbitration and Mediation Centre (IAMC) to launch a joint initiative aimed at strengthening alternative dispute resolution (ADR) and facilitating the business environment in India. This step has been taken to provide the Indian business community with faster, cheaper, and transparent dispute‑resolution options.

The Government of India has recently implemented several reforms aimed at improving its business environment, one of the key steps being the promotion of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). In this direction, the Institute of Indian Corporate Affairs (IICA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the International Arbitration and Mediation Centre (IAMC). The main objective of this MoU is to enhance the reach and efficiency of ADR through cooperation between the two institutions, thereby reducing both time, cost and complexity in dispute resolution for India’s business community.

Under the MoU, IICA and IAMC provision for jointly running several initiatives:
1. **Capacity Building** – Joint training programmes and workshops will be organised to increase the number of trained arbitrators and mediators.
2. **Digital Platform** – An integrated platform for online dispute resolution will be developed, providing parties with rapid access from any location.
3. **Research and Policy Recommendations** – Joint research on the impact and effectiveness of ADR will be conducted and presented to policymakers as advice.
4. **Awareness Campaign** – Among entrepreneurs and legal professionals regarding ADR’s