Irakli Kandashvili, Chairman of the Mediators Association of Georgia, briefed Nick Beresford, UNDP Resident Representative on the ongoing mediation process in Georgia (as a new dispute resolution mechanism). The past stages of mediation development were discussed at the meeting, where Irakli Kandashvili emphasized the fact that the last two years were years of turning points for mediation - the Georgian Law on Mediation was enacted, the Mediators Association of Georgia was established, the 2020-2025 Strategic Development Action Plan was developed. With the involvement of experts and advice, with a major contribution from the European Union and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP). It was also mentioned that the Mediators Association of Georgia has a leading role in the institutionalization and development of mediation in Georgia, in the conduct of mediation policy, in the establishment of a culture of mutual agreement based on interests. Since its establishment, the Association has taken care of the development of the Mediation Institute and promoted the mediation profession to become a very popular, prestigious and in-demand field, and the use of mediator services is credible and effective. To support the activities of the Mediators Association of Georgia. The Association expresses its readiness for further joint cooperation.
