CAMBODIA MEDIATION CHARTER 2017

This declaration is not intended to create any legally binding obligation, or to override any obligations of a professional adviser to its client.

We, acknowledge that the use of mediation to resolve disputes is an effective way to find creative, relationship-building and long-term solutions that cannot be obtained through adversarial dispute resolution processes. We further understand that mediation, when engaged in good faith and voluntarily, can offer parties a faster, cheaper, less risky and less stressful method of dispute resolution. Recognizing the above and to signal our commitment, we shall do our best to promote the use of mediation in Cambodia through the following:

• Action 1. When differences arise between us and another person or organisation, we are prepared to explore the use of mediation in good faith to resolve the differences before pursuing adversarial processes. Should either party consider that a dispute is not suitable for mediation, or if mediation is adopted, but does not produce results satisfactory to the parties, either party may end the mediation and proceed to resolve their dispute through other dispute resolution mechanisms.
• Action 2. Where appropriate and suitable, we will insert a mediation clause in any contract, agreement or form which we are party to.
• Action 3. We shall endeavour to promote mediation to our staff and engage them in programmes which equip them with the knowledge and skills to resolve conflicts amicably.
• Action 4. We agree for our Organisation's name to be published on the online Cambodian Centre for Mediation  (CCM)'s Charter Page or in any other media, to enable third parties to identify us as a signatory to this Charter.