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About International Agro Arbitration Centre

Agriculture is an incredibly diverse sector. From contributing to the economy to reflecting the cultural heritage, agriculture plays a key role in shaping the progress of any nation. Post WTO food and agro trade has significantly grown to over $2 trillion and a large number of companies have gone global today with trade, technologies and businesses. While USA, Netherlands, Germany and Brazil occupy top positions in agro food exports, India alone is exporting agri products to more than 150 countries in the world, accounting for more than $55 billion and importing close to $25 billion.

While the rising trade of agriculture comes with its own benefits, the disputes arising within the agro trade industry can hinder its efficiency in several ways. These disputes refer to conflicts that arise in situations such as trade or business contracts or shareholders disagreements for clients involved in the agriculture industry or agro-food trade. The disputes may crop up for a variety of reasons; contract disputes, nuisance claims, produce quality, patent and IPR infringements, payments and debt recovery, among others.

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Bearing in mind the gravity of such issues, IAAC, a unique agro sector focused arbitration centre, has been incepted to provide a forum to address the challenges and mitigate the negative effects that disputes can have on productivity, relationships, costs, ultimately promoting a more productive and efficient agro trade and businesses globally.

The International Agro Arbitration Centre (IAAC) is a leading institution that provides alternative dispute resolution services to the agro food industry worldwide. The IAAC offers arbitration, mediation, and expert determination services to resolve disputes that may arise in the agri sector.

Why Choose Us?

Here’s why IAAC is your one-stop for all dispute resolution needs:

  • Expertise of Arbitrators and Mediators

    The arbitrators and mediators at the IAAC are experts from the agriculture industry who bring to the table a wealth of knowledge and experience about dispute resolution, ensuring that the parties involved receive a fair and informed decision.

  • Efficiency of Arbitration Process

    The IAAC promises streamlined arbitration procedure that help parties navigate the process smoothly with quicker decision making and reduced potential financial losses, thereby ensuring efficiency throughout.

  • Transparency and Impartiality

    The IAAC maintains clear and accessible procedures, guidelines and rules for arbitration, paving the way for enhanced trust and confidence amongst the parties. The Centre has mechanisms in place to review concerns and complaints, ensuring accountability and reinforcing impartial dispute resolution.

  • Accessibility of Services

    The IAAC aims to provide equal opportunities for all parties worldwide to access services, addressing all sorts of geographical, linguistic, financial and procedural aspects, ensuring that the services available are beneficial to parties seeking dispute resolution in the agriculture industry.

  • Cost-Effective Services

    Ensuring accelerated timelines, flexibility and efficiency in the process, IAAC set forth affordable dispute resolution services to parties worldwide, irrespective of their financial resources.

Mission of the Centre

The mission of the IAAC is to promote the peaceful resolution of disputes in the agro and food industry and trade through alternative dispute resolution mechanisms. The Centre seeks to provide cost-effective, efficient, and impartial dispute resolution services that enable parties to resolve their disputes quickly and effectively.

Mediation Process

The IAAC undertakes a mediation session covering communication, problem-solving and party autonomy in finding a mutually satisfactory outcome. The Centre strives to offer the parties an opportunity to explore and narrow the issue and, potentially save time and costs associated with a full-fledged arbitration hearing.

The IAAC follows the following steps in the mediation process.

  • Pre-Mediation Procedures

    • Before the mediation process begins, the IAAC will provide parties with information about the mediation process, including the rules and procedures that will govern the mediation.

  • Mediator Selection

    • The IAAC will assist parties in selecting a mediator who is impartial and independent.

  • Mediation Sessions

    • The mediation sessions are facilitated by the mediator, who helps parties in reaching a mutually acceptable agreement.

  • Post-Mediation Procedures

    • If the parties reach an agreement during the mediation process, the IAAC will assist in drafting the agreement and making it legally binding.

Expert Determination Process

The IAAC extends a well-ordered Expert Determination Process in arbitration with professionals assigned to provide specialised analysis and opinion on technical matters related to the dispute. Zooming in on the complex cases of the agriculture industry, the Centre aims to accelerate the decision-making process cost-effectively by incorporating informed guidance to the parties.

IAAC follows the following steps in the Expert Determination Process.

  • Pre-Determination Procedure

    • Before the expert determination process begins, the IAAC will provide parties with information about the expert determination process, including the rules and procedures that will govern the expert determination.

  • Expert Selection

    • The IAAC will assist parties in selecting an expert who is an authority on the specific issue in dispute.

  • Expert Determination Session

    • The expert determination sessions are conducted by the experts, who will issue a binding decision on the specific issue in dispute.

  • Post-Determination Procedure

    • After the expert determination sessions, the IAAC will assist parties in enforcing the decision, as necessary.

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