Founded in 2009 by ADR Center and its leaders, Fondazione ADR Center (ADR Center Foundation) is a non-profit organization with the purpose of pursuing social solidarity objectives in the fields of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) and effective dispute management. Fondazione ADR Center conducts research and editorial activities, organizes conferences, workshops and training courses, and implements other activities aimed at promoting the knowledge of negotiation and mediation procedures.
Activities
Research on ADR: The foundation conducts scientific research on mediation, negotiation and other strategies of disputes prevention and resolution, with particular focus on civil and commercial disputes.
Publications: The foundation is dedicated to the production of various publications, including manuals and training materials. Fondazione ADR Center is always looking forward to cooperating with new authors. The pro bono involvement of private attorneys, judges, business leaders, legislators, academics, and others, as publication authors is, in fact, essential to the success of Fondazione ADR Center.
Promotion and Training in ADR: The foundation promotes the knowledge of negotiation and mediation by organizing meetings, workshops and conferences addressed to different audiences. In addition, Fondazione ADR Center provides ADR trainings, of different sophistication levels, to prepare local ADR trainers and improve ADR users’ skills.
Scholarships and Grants: The foundation offers scholarships for students or grants for researchers interested in advanced studies fostering the culture of mediation and negotiation.
International Projects: The foundation is involved in several technical assistance projects called by national and international donors to develop and promote ADR techniques in beneficiary countries.
Please contact us at international@adrcenter.it if you are interested in further information.