There is a close link between the growth of Internet usage, the development of mobile technology, the expansion of markets and the increasing number of online dispute resolution mechanisms (ODRs). This article seeks to start a conversation about the need to provide justice by means of effective mechanisms, in particular for e-commerce disputes and transnational litigation. It also provides some information on the recent international initiatives towards the regulation of this new arena, and concludes with an early approach to the future challenges and the impact on training, qualifications and expertise of ODR professionals and service providers. |
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Year 2015 xArticle |
E-Commerce, ICTs and Online Dispute Resolution: Is This the Beginning of a New Professional Profile? |
Journal | International Journal of Online Dispute Resolution, Issue 2 2015 |
Keywords | Mobile phones, ADR, ODR, mediation, conflict resolution |
Authors | Aura Esther Vilalta and Rosa Pérez Martell |
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Transformation of Dispute Resolution in Africa |
Journal | International Journal of Online Dispute Resolution, Issue 1 2015 |
Keywords | Lagos Court of Arbitration, Mauritius International Arbitration Court, ODR in Africa, Commonwealth States, UNCITRAL Working Group on ODR |
Authors | Ijeoma Ononogbu |
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Online Dispute Resolution ODR) is the new frontier in dispute resolution process. There has been an overwhelming positive expectation on the way ODR will work globally and Africa is likely to join the evolving dispute resolution concept. |