ALTERNATIVE DISPUTERESOLUTION IN TANZANIA

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) in Tanzania is a comprehensive guide to the principles, practice, and legal framework governing alternative dispute resolution in Tanzania. Written by renowned legal scholar and ADR practitioner Julius Clement Mashamba, the book provides an in-depth examination of negotiation, mediation, conciliation, adjudication, and arbitration as effective alternatives to conventional court litigation.

The book traces the evolution of ADR from its modern origins in the United States to its adoption in African legal systems and its incorporation into Tanzania’s civil justice framework. It explains the significant legislative reforms that have made ADR an integral part of civil litigation in Tanzania, including amendments to the Civil Procedure Code that require courts to refer civil disputes to ADR mechanisms before proceeding to trial.

Combining theory with practical application, the book explores the legal principles, procedures, and best practices that govern ADR in Tanzania. It also examines emerging developments in domestic and international arbitration, making it an invaluable reference for legal professionals involved in commercial and cross-border dispute resolution.

Designed for both academic study and professional practice, this publication is an essential resource for advocates, judges, magistrates, arbitrators, mediators, State Attorneys, corporate counsel, academics, researchers, and law students. It also serves as a practical guide for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of Tanzania’s evolving ADR landscape and international arbitration standards.

About the Author

Julius Clement Mashamba is a Senior Lecturer in Law and Ag. Deputy Principal (Training, Research and Consultancy) at the Law School of Tanzania. An Advocate of the High Court of Tanzania since 2002, he served as the Solicitor-General of the United Republic of Tanzania from 2018 to 2020 and as a member of the African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child (ACERWC) from 2010 to 2021.

Mashamba teaches international dispute resolution, international arbitration, alternative dispute resolution, civil litigation, constitutional law, human rights, fraud examination, and child rights at universities in Tanzania and across Southern Africa. He is an accredited arbitrator and mediator on the panels of the Kigali International Arbitration Centre (KIAC), the Arbitration Foundation of Southern Africa (AFSA)/SADC, the Tanzania Arbitration Centre (TAC), the Tanzania International Arbitration Centre (TIAC), and the Tanzania Institute of Arbitrators (TIArb).

Drawing on extensive academic, professional, and practical experience, the author presents a balanced and authoritative treatment of ADR in Tanzania, making this book an indispensable reference for legal education, research, and practice.