Alternative Dispute Resolution Act 2010 (Act 798)
The ADR Centre, Ghana, derives its legal authority from ADR Act 2010 (Act 798), which establishes the Centre as the national institution for ADR in Ghana.
Establishment of the Centre
Under Section 114 of ADR Act 2010 (Act 798), the ADR Centre is established as a body corporate with perpetual succession and a common seal, capable of suing and being sued in its corporate name.
Acquire and hold movable and immovable property
Enter into contracts and other transactions
Establish operational structures for its mandate
Establish regional and district offices
Independence of the Centre
Section 116 of ADR Act 2010 (Act 798) guarantees the independence of the ADR Centre in the performance of its functions.
"Subject to the Constitution and applicable laws, the Centre is not under the direction or control of any person or authority in carrying out its statutory mandate."
Functions of the Centre
In furtherance of its mandate under the Act, the Centre performs a wide range of statutory functions.
Facilitation of ADR Services
Provide facilities and institutional support for arbitration, mediation, negotiation, and other voluntary dispute resolution mechanisms.
Regulation and Standardisation
Maintain official registers, provide lists of qualified practitioners, develop practice standards and ethical guidelines.
Capacity Building
Conduct research, training, education, and public awareness programmes on ADR. Publish materials and specialised resources.
Advisory and Institutional Development
Review and recommend reforms to ADR rules and procedures. Provide technical and administrative support.
The Governing Board
Established under Section 117 of ADR Act 2010 (Act 798), the Board comprises representatives from key professional and institutional stakeholders.
Kwesi Austin
Chairman
Austin Akufo Gamey
Representing ADR Industry
James Asiedu Kainyiah
Representing Ghana Chamber of Commerce & Industry
Afua Ghartey (Mrs)
Representing Ghana Bar Association
Justice Nicco-Annan
Representing Ghana Institution of Surveyors
Justice Angelina Mensah-Homiah
Representing Judicial Service
Emmanuel Osei Ofosu
Representing Institute of Chartered Accountants
Edinam Ama Abusah, Esq
Woman Nominated by the President
Kenneth Koomson
Representing Organised Labour
Francis Kofi Korankye-Sakyi, PhD.
Ag. Executive Secretary
The ADR Fund
The Alternative Dispute Resolution Fund is established to support the growth, development, and effective administration of ADR practice in Ghana.
Sources of the Fund
- Grants from Government for the development of ADR
- Charges and fees collected by the ADR Centre
- Donations and gifts from individuals, institutions, and development partners
Purpose of the Fund
- Public education and awareness creation on ADR
- Research, studies, and policy development in dispute resolution
- Human resource development and professional training
- Strategic interventions for strengthening ADR practice
Your contribution will help expand public access to ADR services, train competent professionals, and promote peaceful settlement of disputes.
Donate to the Fund