Peace mediation has increasingly become a proper professional field, with its own diverse community of researchers, experts, and practitioners. Different forms of mediation support, guide, and underpin the work of mediators, while different states and regional organisations increasingly rely on specialised mediation support staff and services, conduct mediation-oriented training, and nurture mediation rosters.
Against this backdrop, the Forum will provide a space to analyse these transformative dynamics with particular attention to the opportunities offered by multi-track and inclusive mediation. It will also discuss how digital technological innovation in mediation and peace processes can facilitate reaching marginal groups but it also represents a critical issue.
