Other Methods of Pacific (peaceful) Conflict resolution

Question 1

What are the other methods of Pacific conflict resolution?

Answer 1

Acronym: MCR
- Mediation
- Conciliation
- Reconciliation

Question 2

What is mediation?

Answer 2

It is a technique of pacific conflict resolution where parties involved in a conflict invite a third party to help them resolve the conflict called a mediator. The mediator’s job is to bring both parties to the negotiation table and help them come to an agreement but he cannot force them to do so.

Question 3

What is conciliation?

Answer 3

It is a technique of pacific conflict resolution where parties involved in a conflict invite a third party called a conciliator who meets with each party separately and consequently proposes a solution to both parties but he cannot force them to accept or abide by it.

Question 4

What is reconciliation?

Answer 4

It is a technique of pacific conflict resolution where parties involved in a conflict, decide to come to terms with their differences and end their conflict without the help of any third party, this may come about through one of the parties apologizing to the other.

Question 5

What are the advantages of mediation?

Answer 5

• It is cheaper than court action
• It is done in private and not accessible to the public.
• The parties involved have a say in the final decision as the both have to agree with it
• The parties involved are more likely to follow through with the decision as they both agreed to it.
• the parties are supported through out the entire process by the mediator.