Contemporary Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) and International Diplomacy – A Nexus Approach to Sustainable Peace, Humanitarian and Development Practice

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanisms and International Diplomacy are essential non-litigation strategies for providing peaceful solutions to conflict situations. When combined, both strategies can provide a more professional and effective way to promote sustainable peace and development. Using qualitative secondary data, this Paper explores emerging trends and prospects for applying both strategies in a nexus approach for promoting peace, humanitarian and development practice. The recommended output provides a deeper understanding of the application of ADR in international peace processes to build the capacity of a generation of peace leaders and promote transitional justice and gendered development across a spectrum of peace practitioners. The authors recommend a specialized training programme for lawyers, law enforcement officers, and peace, humanitarian and development practitioners on the proposed model and integrating the same into the ongoing Africa Peace Fellowship program in partnership with the universities of Ibadan and Redeemers to spur more scholarly work, professionalization and practice.