Basic Mediation Training, Khajura Rural Municipality, Banke

Basic Training on Mediation was organized in Khajura Rural Municipality of Banke district from 12 to 19 November 2018. The training was organized by Khajura Rural Municipality with the technical assistance of PPR Nepal and participated by 24 individuals (F-10 and M-14) of different backgrounds. The Chairperson of the Rural Municipality Mr. Krishna Man Kakshyapati and Vice Chaiperson Ms. Eakmaya BK were the guests in the opening session of the training. Mr. Bhanubhakta Rijal and Mr. Shyam Tharu facilitated the training sessions.

In the 8 days (48 hours) training, topics on traditional dispute resolution methods and its advantages, various method of dispute resolution, importance and need of Mediation, international practices of mediation was discussed. Importance of communication skills during mediation was also discussed in the training. The training topics comprised of role, responsibility and quality of a mediator, basic rules of negotiation, national laws relating to mediation, different step (1-7) in Mediation. Each theoretical topic was followed by role play with the help of which the participants get the opportunity to practice the knowledge immediately under the supervision of the facilitators. The facilitators who were closely watching the role play gave feedback to the participants for further improvements. Role play is the most important part in mediation training which showcases the participants' knowledge and skills. The training also comprised of topics on basic elements of mediation, psychological aspects in mediation, process after mediation, ZOPA, BATNA, WATNA, Dirty Tricks, facilitation skills each followed by role play. The participants also practiced skills to use Appreciative Inquiry and art of questioning.