By Solomon Gumah, GNA
Tamale, May 21, GNA – Mr Mathew Yekinan Duut, Executive Director of Aid for Peace, Rural Education and Development Ghana (APRED-Ghana) is among 70 new members inducted as Certified as Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) practitioners and fully accredited mediators.
The induction ceremony formed part of the Association’s 13th Annual Conference of the Ghana National Association of ADR practitioners conference held at the University of Ghana School of Law at Legon, Accra, under the theme: “Transforming Justice Delivery in Ghana: Advancing ADR, Technology, and Ethical Standards for Sustainable National Development”.
In an interview with the Ghana News Agency in Tamale immediately after the induction ceremony, Mr Duut said his induction marked a significant milestone in his professional and leadership journey and reinforced his commitment to mediation, dialogue facilitation, conflict prevention, and peaceful coexistence within communities.
The conference brought together legal professionals, ADR practitioners, academics, policymakers, civil society organisations, and peacebuilding experts to deliberate on innovative approaches to justice delivery and conflict resolution in Ghana.
The event was also graced by representatives of the Special Guest of Honour, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie as well as the Guest Speaker, Dr Francis Kofi Korankye-Sakyi.
Speakers at the conference highlighted the growing relevance of alternative dispute resolution mechanisms, ethical leadership, and technology integration in strengthening Ghana’s justice system and promoting sustainable development.
Mr Duut said the recognition also underscored the increasing contribution of young leaders and civil society actors to promoting justice, social cohesion, and sustainable peace across the country.
He expressed gratitude to the leadership of the Association for the opportunity and reaffirmed his commitment to applying ADR mechanisms to support peacebuilding initiatives, community engagement, and inclusive development.
He stressed the importance of dialogue, mediation, and ethical leadership in addressing community conflicts and strengthening peaceful coexistence particularly in vulnerable and underserved communities in Northern Ghana.
Mr Duut said the conference ended with calls for stronger collaboration among ADR practitioners, institutions, and development partners to enhance ethical dispute resolution systems and foster national unity through dialogue and mediation.
APRED-Ghana is a youth-led community-based organisation that promotes peacebuilding, rural education, environmental sustainability, youth empowerment, and community development through inclusive initiatives across Northern Ghana.
GNA
Edited by Eric K. Amoh/Linda Asante Agyei