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Section 1 of 6
State of ADR- Questionnaire for Appointing Authorities 
This questionnaire seeks to collect key data from appointing authorities on the state of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanisms in Kenya, specifically covering Arbitration, Mediation, and Construction Adjudication for the period of 2024 and 2025 to date.  
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Indicate the total number of disputes brought before you for appointment in Mediation during 2024 and 2025 (to date):
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Indicate the total number of disputes brought before you for appointment in Arbitration during 2024 and 2025 (to date)
 
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Indicate the total number of disputes brought before you for appointment in  Construction Adjudication during 2024 and 2025 (to date):

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How do your clients rank their preference for the different dispute resolution mechanisms? (On a scale of 1-5)
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Arbitration
Mediation
Construction Adjudication
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Of all the appointments made under each mechanism in 2024 and 2025, how many were male?
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Of all the appointments made under each mechanism in 2024 and 2025, how many were female?
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Of all the appointments made in 2024-2025,  how many were to junior practitioners (persons under 40) ?
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 Of all the appointments made in 2024-2025,  how many were to senior practitioners (persons over 40) ?
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What were the most common form of disputes in 2024
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What was the approximate value range of disputes handled?
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KES 50M–100M
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What is the average time to resolution from the date of appointment to case conclusion for each ADR mechanism?
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4–6 months
7–12 months
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What has been the trend in your ADR practice over the past 3 years?
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Moderate growth (10-25% increase)
Stable (little change)
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Significant decline (over 25% decrease)
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Section 2 of 6
PROCEDURAL RULES,  PANEL COMPOSITION & INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION 

This section gathers insights from appointing authorities on the structure of their neutral panels, the procedural rules commonly used in appointments, and any involvement in international arbitration during 2024 and 2025.

Please provide data specific to your organization, where available. If any questions are not applicable to your context, feel free to indicate so.

What percentage of your dispute matters settle before the appointed mechanism procedure is complete?
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10-25%
26-50%
51-75%
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What is the average time from final hearing to award delivery?
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What is your award enforcement success rate?
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What are the main enforcement challenges you encounter in arbitration? (Select all that apply)
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Perception of the Arbitration Process
Reputation of Appointed Neutrals
Parties’ confidence in arbitration under their watch
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How do your clients rate the dispute resolution outcomes in the following aspects: (On a scale of 1-5)
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Decision quality
Confidentiality
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Were there any cases in which parties selected procedural rules other than those recommended or provided by your institution, even though you were the appointing authority?  
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(If yes, please specify the number) 
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What is the total number of neutrals listed on your organization’s panel as of 30th June 2025?  
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Were any appointments made for international dispute matters in 2024-2025?
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(if yes then please specify) 
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In international dispute matters, Kenya is chosen as:
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How do you rate Kenya's competitiveness compared to other regional appointing authorities in dispute resolution? 
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vs Rwanda
vs Ethiopia
vs Egypt
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What are Kenya's key advantages as an alternative dispute resolution destination? (Select all that apply)
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Skilled practitioners
Competitive costs
Strategic location
Stable political environment
English language
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What are Kenya's main weaknesses as an alternative dispute resolution destination? (Select all that apply)
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Limited court support
Enforcement challenges
High costs
Infrastructure gaps
Skills shortage
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Section 3 of 6
SECTION 3: INTEGRITY, CHALLENGES & MILESTONES

This section focuses on your institution’s experiences, practices, and perspectives regarding the appointment of neutrals. It covers how complaints or ethical concerns are addressed, the key challenges you face in the appointment process, and the notable progress or achievements your organization has made over the past two years(2024-2025). 

Your responses will help identify common barriers and success stories across appointing authorities, with the goal of strengthening access to justice and the overall quality of ADR in the region.

How frequently do you encounter ethical concerns with:
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Does your organization have a formal process for addressing complaints or ethical concerns about neutrals?  
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If so, briefly describe how such issues are handled.  
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How adequate is Kenya's regulatory framework for the dispute resolution practice? 
(On a scale of 1-5 with 1 being extremely inadequate and 5 being very adequate)
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What specific suggestions would you recommend to improve the alternative dispute resolution practice regulatory framework?
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What key challenges has your organization faced when appointing practitioners that may affect efficiency of dispute resolution?(select all that apply)
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What are the most promising emerging opportunities in Alternative Dispute Resolution? (Select all that apply)
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Cross-border commercial disputes
Technology and IP disputes
Climate and environmental disputes
Investment arbitration
Construction and infrastructure
Energy and mining disputes
Financial services disputes
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What would you consider the most significant achievements your organization has made in its role as an appointing authority over the past two years?    (select all that apply)  
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increased case numbers
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Implementation of training or mentorship programs
Enhanced integrity and complaint-handling mechanisms
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Section 4 of 6
CAPACITY BUILDING & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
This section explores efforts by your organization to train, mentor, and equip neutrals for effective dispute resolution. It looks at capacity building, continuing professional development, and knowledge-sharing initiatives.  
Has your organization conducted any training, workshops, or capacity-building programs for neutrals in 2024 -2025  
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 If yes, please briefly describe the type of training and number of participants.  
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Do you have a formal mentorship or onboarding program for new neutrals  
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If yes, please provide a brief overview of the mentorship/onboarding program for incoming neutrals 
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What skill areas do you believe are most critical for neutrals to be trained in currently?  
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Ethics and integrity in ADR
Case management and procedural efficiency
Drafting clear and enforceable awards/settlements
Managing multi-party or complex disputes
Negotiation and communication skills
Diversity, equity, and inclusion in ADR
Technology in dispute resolution (e.g., virtual hearings, AI tools
Sector-specific knowledge (e.g., construction, finance, IP)
Conflict of interest identification and disclosur
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TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION

This section explores how appointing authorities are adopting technology and innovative practices in the administration of ADR. It seeks to understand the extent of digital integration in dispute resolution processes, tools used to enhance efficiency, and emerging trends that are shaping the future of ADR in your organization.

Your insights will help map out the role of innovation in improving access to justice, procedural efficiency, and the overall effectiveness of appointments.

On an increasing scale of 0-5, how much do you use the following technologies in your ADR practice?
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Virtual hearings
E-filing systems
Digital evidence management
Online case management
AI-assisted legal research
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What technology investments is your Institution planning to improve efficiency of ADR mechanisms? (Select all at apply)
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AI-powered legal tools
Virtual hearing facilities
Digital evidence platforms
Document automation systems
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How has Online Dispute resolution impacted your ADR practice (Select all that apply)
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Section 6 of 6
RECOMMENDATIONS AND POTENTIAL FEEDBACK FOR FUTURE ENGAGEMENTS
This section invites your views on how the ADR appointment ecosystem in Kenya can be strengthened. Your feedback will inform sector-wide reforms, collaborations, and priority-setting.  
What recommendations would you make to improve neutrality, efficiency, and diversity in ADR appointments across the region  
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Are there any policy, legal, or institutional reforms that would help appointing authorities perform their roles more effectively?  
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What are your views on integrating Traditional Dispute Resolution with formal ADR processes?
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Is your organization open to future collaboration with other institutions (e.g. knowledge-sharing, co-hosted events, joint panels)?  
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Indicate the total number of disputes brought before you for appointment in Mediation during 2024 and 2025 (to date):
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Indicate the total number of disputes brought before you for appointment in  Construction Adjudication during 2024 and 2025 (to date):

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How do your clients rank their preference for the different dispute resolution mechanisms? (On a scale of 1-5)
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Of all the appointments made under each mechanism in 2024 and 2025, how many were male?
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Of all the appointments made under each mechanism in 2024 and 2025, how many were female?
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Of all the appointments made in 2024-2025,  how many were to junior practitioners (persons under 40) ?
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 Of all the appointments made in 2024-2025,  how many were to senior practitioners (persons over 40) ?
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What were the most common form of disputes in 2024
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What was the approximate value range of disputes handled?
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What is the average time to resolution from the date of appointment to case conclusion for each ADR mechanism?
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What has been the trend in your ADR practice over the past 3 years?
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PROCEDURAL RULES,  PANEL COMPOSITION & INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION 
What percentage of your dispute matters settle before the appointed mechanism procedure is complete?
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What is the average time from final hearing to award delivery?
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What is your award enforcement success rate?
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What are the main enforcement challenges you encounter in arbitration? (Select all that apply)
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How do your clients rate the dispute resolution outcomes in the following aspects: (On a scale of 1-5)
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Were there any cases in which parties selected procedural rules other than those recommended or provided by your institution, even though you were the appointing authority?  
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(If yes, please specify the number) 
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What is the total number of neutrals listed on your organization’s panel as of 30th June 2025?  
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Were any appointments made for international dispute matters in 2024-2025?
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(if yes then please specify) 
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In international dispute matters, Kenya is chosen as:
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How do you rate Kenya's competitiveness compared to other regional appointing authorities in dispute resolution? 
(On a scale of 1-5, with 5 being 'most competitive')
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What are Kenya's key advantages as an alternative dispute resolution destination? (Select all that apply)
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What are Kenya's main weaknesses as an alternative dispute resolution destination? (Select all that apply)
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SECTION 3: INTEGRITY, CHALLENGES & MILESTONES
How frequently do you encounter ethical concerns with:
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Does your organization have a formal process for addressing complaints or ethical concerns about neutrals?  
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If so, briefly describe how such issues are handled.  
No responses yet for this question.
How adequate is Kenya's regulatory framework for the dispute resolution practice? 
(On a scale of 1-5 with 1 being extremely inadequate and 5 being very adequate)
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What specific suggestions would you recommend to improve the alternative dispute resolution practice regulatory framework?
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What key challenges has your organization faced when appointing practitioners that may affect efficiency of dispute resolution?(select all that apply)
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What are the most promising emerging opportunities in Alternative Dispute Resolution? (Select all that apply)
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What would you consider the most significant achievements your organization has made in its role as an appointing authority over the past two years?    (select all that apply)  
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CAPACITY BUILDING & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Has your organization conducted any training, workshops, or capacity-building programs for neutrals in 2024 -2025  
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 If yes, please briefly describe the type of training and number of participants.  
No responses yet for this question.
Do you have a formal mentorship or onboarding program for new neutrals  
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If yes, please provide a brief overview of the mentorship/onboarding program for incoming neutrals 
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What skill areas do you believe are most critical for neutrals to be trained in currently?  
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TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION
On an increasing scale of 0-5, how much do you use the following technologies in your ADR practice?
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What technology investments is your Institution planning to improve efficiency of ADR mechanisms? (Select all at apply)
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How has Online Dispute resolution impacted your ADR practice (Select all that apply)
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RECOMMENDATIONS AND POTENTIAL FEEDBACK FOR FUTURE ENGAGEMENTS
What recommendations would you make to improve neutrality, efficiency, and diversity in ADR appointments across the region  
No responses yet for this question.
Are there any policy, legal, or institutional reforms that would help appointing authorities perform their roles more effectively?  
No responses yet for this question.
What are your views on integrating Traditional Dispute Resolution with formal ADR processes?
No responses yet for this question.
Is your organization open to future collaboration with other institutions (e.g. knowledge-sharing, co-hosted events, joint panels)?  
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if Yes, please specify the areas you are willing to collaborate on 
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What additional comments do you have on the state of ADR practice in Kenya?
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Data Validation:
I confirm that the information provided in this survey is accurate to the best of my knowledge.
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incase of any need for  a follow-up interview; please provide your details of your institution ?

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