About ADRIC

Inspired by the Harvard Negotiation Project, The Institute of Business Administration (IBA) Karachi, through its Center for Executive Education (CEE), has launched the IBA Alternative Dispute Resolution International Center (IBA ADRIC). IBA ADRIC focuses on negotiation and conflict resolution This initiative aims to promote mediation as an effective means of resolving disputes, particularly in the civil and commercial sectors.

Our Mission

IBA ADRIC seeks to implement both court-based and non-court-based practices of dispute resolution and negotiation. Our efforts include working on real-world disputes, improving conflict intervention methods, providing education and training and disseminating conflict resolution techniques and practices.

Why ADRIC?

The Pakistani court system faces a backlog of millions of cases, resulting in lengthy delays and high costs. Traditional litigation is often slow and expensive for businesses and individuals. IBA ADRIC offers a faster and more cost-effective approach to resolving commercial disputes through mediation and negotiation.

Our Services and Benefits

Our three-pronged approach is evidenced in our commitment to the initiatives mentioned but not limited to the following

• Dispute Resolution: Access a panel of internationally qualified and accredited mediators for efficient and effective dispute resolution. IBA ADRIC boasts a panel of mediators having 10+ years of experience in dispute resolution with a stark 80% success rate.
• Capacity Building: Development of effective dispute resolution skills through comprehensive internationally accredited and recognized training programs along with participation in industry-led, focused research initiatives.
• Public Awareness: conducting public awareness programs such as interactive and informative seminars, webinars with collaborative initiatives with government, private, regulatory and judicial entities.

Supported By

• Commercial Law Development Program (CLDP), United States Department of Commerce
• Supreme Court of Pakistan
• Lahore High Court
• Sindh High Court
• New York International Arbitration Center (NYIAC)
• Singapore International Mediation Centre (SIMC)
• Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX)
• Securities Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP)

Contact Us

For more information, visit our website at https://cee.iba.edu.pk/adric or email us at ceeinfo@iba.edu.pk