Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo has officially declared March 16 to 20, 2026, as Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Week across Ghana. The announcement was made ahead of the week's commencement, as reported by the Ghana News Agency.
The week will be observed under the theme "Adoption of Innovation and Technology in ADR for Sustainable Justice Delivery." The initiative aims to promote the use of mediation and arbitration to resolve disputes outside the traditional court system, thereby reducing case backlogs.
The Judicial Service of Ghana organizes ADR Week annually to raise public awareness and encourage the use of these alternative methods. Activities during the week typically include public forums, training sessions for mediators, and free mediation services.
