There are hundreds of community-based dispute resolution centers. Through these, tens of thousands of mediators and arbitrators have been trained to help individuals and organization resolve their problems efficiently without recourse to lengthy and expensive litigation. Most major corporations have dispute resolution clauses in all contracts. The Society for Professionals in Dispute Resolutions has nearly 4,000 members. The National Conference on Peacemaking and Conflict Resolution draws together over 1,500 people every two years.
Unofficial diplomats play crucial peacemaking roles around the world.
These developments set the stage for ICAR's ongoing work and for our graduates.