The Arbitration and Mediation Center of Armenia (AMCA) has developed and adopted the Center’s Mediation Rules.
For the development of these Rules, the Center conducted comprehensive research and a thorough analysis of existing mediation rules worldwide, identifying best practices and adapting them to the Center’s specific needs and context. Accordingly, the Rules were designed based on the standards and best practices of leading international institutions such as the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID), UNCITRAL, CEDR, and others, while being tailored to local requirements.
In parallel, the Center collaborated with lawyers, industry experts, and potential users of mediation services to ensure that the Rules reflect diverse perspectives. Based on this comparative research and stakeholder consultations, the AMCA Mediation Rules were developed to ensure clarity, flexibility, and fairness.
It is important to emphasize that the Mediation Rules incorporate a number of modern and innovative approaches within the institution of mediation, such as co-mediation and online mediation. Their development in line with international standards makes them unique within the field of institutional mediation in Armenia.
The drafting and adoption of these Rules represent a significant achievement in promoting alternative dispute resolution mechanisms and advancing the development of mediation in Armenia.