This pathway is intended for individuals who have recently completed formal training in mediation and are seeking accreditation. The process is as follows:
- Training and Assessment:
- Attend accredited mediation training of international standard.
- Pass the required exam.
- Application and Enlistment:
- Submit a formal application to the Secretariat.
- Submit professional references (at least 2).
- Sign the OIC-AC Code of Ethics.
- Attend a half-day workshop on the specifics of cross-border investment and commercial mediation within the OIC region.
- The Secretary-General submits the list of applicants and their documents to the Board of Directors (BoD) for review.
- Upon approval by the BoD, applicants are officially enlisted on the Roster of Mediators with their unique accreditation number.
- Maintenance of Status:
- The names, profiles and accreditation numbers of the mediators are published on a dedicated webpage of the OIC-AC website.
- Mediators are required to meet biennial Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements, including participation in a specified number of relevant training sessions organized by the OIC-AC.