Les limites de la médiation

Author Arnaud Stimec
Centre européen de la négociation

Region

In the territorial limits of the Alpine Convention.

Publication type

nonreviewed

Abstract: The author discusses advantages and limits of mediation as a conflict resolution instrument. He highlights the importance of analysing and challenging adequately the fundamentals of a conflict. A sense for justice, neutrality and confidentiality are indispensable elements of a successful mediating process. Thereby, a mediator has to be aware of his limited means and information basis to understand and govern the conflict. Therefore, the author calls for openess regarding to contents and application of instruments during a mediation. Concluding, he states the limited awareness of mediation within other scientific disciplines or policy fields (e.g. psychology, medicine) and claims its further development and its integration in the everyday practice of resolving social conflicts.

Most relevant parts of the publication: 1. fundamentals of the mediation procedure; 2. the challenged fundamentals; 2C. The mediation process

Reference to the original publication: Publication available under: http://www.reds.msh-paris.fr/communication/docs/stimec1.pdf. Other paper of the same author attached as pdf: "Avocats et médiateurs".

Remarks: Full reference: Stimec, Arnaud (1997): Les limites de la médiation. In: Bulletin de Liaison du Laboratoire d'Anthropologie Juridique de l'université Paris-Sorbonne, 1997, 22. Other publication: Stimec, Arnaud (2005): La négociation. Collection les topos. Paris: Dunod. WWW: http://www.re-for-me.org/; WWW-site with biography of Stimec: http://www.cenego.com/bio_stimec.htm

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