Over the years, concerns have been raised by business operators about the delays that their cases have to spend in the court before there are resolved. It has been established that this situation has a negative effect on the development and growth of the private sector. In recognition of this, the Ghana Arbitration Centre was established about nine (9) years ago not as a substitute for the judiciary nor a competitor in the delivery of justice but to play a complementary role in the administration of justice. In spite of its establishment, most business people are not aware or do not appreciate the existence of Arbitration as a viable, reliable, fair and expeditious system of dispute resolution.

Against this background, the Private Enterprise Foundation (PEF), with the kind sponsorship of the Konrad Adenauer Foundation (KAF) and in collaboration with the Ghana Arbitration Centre has planned a series of regional sensitization seminars to create awareness and educate business people on Arbitration and Alternative Dispute Resolution mechanisms. The third regional seminar which attracted forty-three (43) participants was held on Wednesday, 3rd May, 2006 at the Coconut Grove Regency Hotel, Accra.