The project envisages enabling Universities to be one of the key players in facilitation of the processes of mediation in Azerbaijan, Georgia and Ukraine to enhance democracy and objective problem resolution by acquiring best European practices. To do this, the project teams will learn the best EU practices, select and train the staff, select students, develop and implement Master Degree Program in Mediation. The quality of training and competencies of the students will be carefully evaluated by national and EU experts, the practical activities will be organized in partner countries and in the EU to ensure qualitative preparation of mediators. The Mediation Federations will be established in each partner country, that will act as sustainable mechanisms, through which HEI staff will have opportunities to promote the mediation values, introduce legislative changes, develop cooperation with various stakeholders and make impact on the local, national and international level.
1.Develop and implement Master's degree program in Mediation at Ukrainian HEIs and Khazar, Module at Georgian HEIs, courses at GSU2. Establish sustainable mechanism or unit: Mediation Federation in Ukraine; cooperation with newly established government Mediation Structures in Georgia and Azerbaijan, Mediation centres at KROK, CHNU, BSU and GSU, International Mediation organization creation,uniting all partners and involving other partners from different countries3. Promote mediation values
In comparison to the original proposal, the relevance of the project was constantly increasing, the project fully complies with the national context of the countries involved. The fundamental needs of societies in the development of mediation as alternative way of dispute resolution contributes to the development of a culture and values of mediation, including the need for an effective, fast and accessible mechanism to resolve existing and future conflicts.
<< Background >> In comparison to the original proposal, the relevance of the project was constantly increasing, the project fully complies with the national context of the countries involved. The fundamental needs of societies in the development of mediation as alternative way of dispute resolution contributes to the development of a culture and values of mediation, including the need for an effective, fast and accessible mechanism to resolve existing and future conflicts. << Objectives >> 1.Develop and implement Master's degree program in Mediation at Ukrainian HEIs and Khazar, Module at Georgian HEIs, courses at GSU2. Establish sustainable mechanism or unit: Mediation Federation in Ukraine; cooperation with newly established government Mediation Structures in Georgia and Azerbaijan, Mediation centres at KROK, CHNU, BSU and GSU, International Mediation organization creation,uniting all partners and involving other partners from different countries3. Promote mediation values << Implementation >> EU experience and best practices were learnt, academic staff was selected and trained, the students were enrolled, Mediation Programs were developed and piloted , 2 week training for students in the EU was organized, mediation programs were launched of the permanent basis. Mediation units were founded or cooperation with ones developed by state was done, mediation values were promoted, cooperation with wider society was established. Dissemination, sustainability, quality, management were ensured << Results >> Programs in Mediation are implemented at 7 HEIs.Qualified staff.Mediation Federation, Mediation Centre, cooperation with state mediation organization is developed at each Partner country.Methods/ action plan of promotion of mediation values into the society of Ukraine, Georgia and Azerbaijan.Qualified specialists-mediators, able to resolve disputes peacefully.HEIs became one of the key players in facilitation of the processes of mediation, enhancing democracy, objective problem resolution.