Due to increasing domestic and foreign investment in Africa, there is an increased pressure for sufficient, fair, and organized ADR mechanisms within the continent. Foreign investors tend to have a warranted suspicion about African national judicial systems, which are often beset by red tape, long and costly procedures, and lack of efficient enforcement of the law. Companies, governments, private and non private actors are looking for mediators operating within the African continent that can provide their services for resolving commercial disputes.

In Africa, the concept of Alternative Dispute Resolution fits well with some of the continent’s core values – the principles of ubuntu and reconciliation are ingrained into society. Both ADR and traditional ideals support the importance of communication and dialogue, listening to each other and solving conflict together.

Through mediation, Probity International offers an alternative way through which disputants can resolve their conflicts themselves while being supervised by an experienced mediator. This can save time and other resources and let participants feel like they have more control of the outcome which often results in a win-win situation. This can be more beneficial than having a court or tribunal decide the outcome.