New Delhi: The Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the International Arbitration and Mediation Centre (IAMC), Hyderabad, to strengthen India’s Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) ecosystem and facilitate Ease of Doing Business in the country.
The collaboration between IICA and IAMC will focus on specialised capacity building, mediation support for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), policy-oriented research, and strengthening India’s arbitration and mediation framework in alignment with the vision of Viksit Bharat@2047.
IAMC is an autonomous institution established with the support of the Government of Telangana and the High Court of Telangana. The MoU marks a significant step towards strengthening institutional collaboration and promoting professional excellence in arbitration, mediation, corporate affairs and other related areas of mutual interest.
Gyaneshwar Kumar Singh, Director-General and CEO of IICA, welcomed AJ Jawad, CEO and Registrar of IAMC.
In their presence, the MoU was signed by Col. Amandeep Singh Puri, Chief Administrative Officer, IICA, and AJ Jawad, CEO and Registrar, IAMC.
Prof. (Dr.) Naveen Sirohi, Head of the Centre for Excellence in Alternative Dispute Resolution (CEADR), IICA, welcomed the dignitaries and highlighted the importance of institutional partnerships in fostering knowledge exchange, professional development and collaborative initiatives.
IICA and IAMC to Develop Specialised ADR Professionals
Delivering the keynote address, Gyaneshwar Kumar Singh emphasised the importance of collaboration between IICA and IAMC in advancing the vision of Viksit Bharat@2047.
He highlighted the need to create a specialised pool of arbitrators, mediators and dispute resolution professionals through customised short-term and long-term courses, workshops, seminars and other skill development programmes.
The partnership between IICA and IAMC is expected to facilitate professional training and capacity-building initiatives in arbitration, mediation and other alternative dispute resolution mechanisms.
Focus on MSME Mediation and Economic Growth
Gyaneshwar Kumar Singh also stressed the importance of mediation in the MSME sector, considering its linkages with economic growth, GDP and exports.
He highlighted the scope for the two institutions to deepen their sectoral focus and strengthen mediation support for MSMEs.
Further, he suggested that regional support for the vision of the state of Haryana, including its ambition of becoming a trillion-dollar economy by 2047, may also be considered.
He noted that achieving this vision may not be possible without investor confidence, which is driven by strong institutional arbitration and mediation centres.
IAMC to Collaborate with IICA on Policy Research and ADR Initiatives
In his special address, AJ Jawad highlighted that IAMC looks forward to working closely with IICA by leveraging the institutional expertise and resources of both organisations.
The collaboration will focus on developing structured programmes, joint initiatives and policy-oriented research to augment and strengthen India’s Alternative Dispute Resolution ecosystem.
He stated that the MoU aligns with the broader vision of enhancing professional excellence, promoting best practices and fostering innovation in arbitration, mediation, dispute resolution training and institutional development.
Through the partnership, IICA and IAMC aim to contribute to the development of India’s ADR framework by facilitating knowledge sharing, professional development and institutional cooperation.
CEADR Organises MoU Signing Ceremony
The MoU signing ceremony was organised by the Centre of Excellence in Alternative Dispute Resolution (CEADR) under the guidance of Prof. (Dr.) Naveen Sirohi, Head, School of Finance & Management and Centre of Excellence in Alternative Dispute Resolution.
The collaboration brings together the institutional capabilities of IICA and IAMC to support capacity building, research and professional development in India’s arbitration and mediation ecosystem.
