To impose a solution on the disputing parties

To facilitate negotiations and promote a mutually acceptable resolution

To determine the legal rights and obligations of the parties

To assign blame and punish the responsible party

Impartiality and neutrality of the mediator

Confidentiality of the mediation process

Mandatory participation of the disputing parties

Voluntary participation of the disputing parties

To act as a judge and decide the outcome of the dispute

To represent the interests of one of the disputing parties

To facilitate communication and negotiations between the parties

To impose sanctions on the party that is found to be at fault

It is a faster and less costly process compared to litigation

It allows the parties to maintain control over the outcome of the dispute

It helps preserve relationships and build trust between the parties

All of the above

Cultural differences and language barriers between the parties

Power imbalances between the disputing parties

Lack of legal enforceability of mediated agreements

All of the above

The United Nations

The World Bank

The International Monetary Fund

The World Trade Organization

To appoint special envoys or representatives to facilitate negotiations

To provide logistical and administrative support to mediation processes

To offer good offices and mediate disputes directly

All of the above

The Security Council

The General Assembly

The International Court of Justice

The United Nations Mediation Support Unit

It provides a framework for resolving investment disputes between states and foreign investors

It establishes a specialized arbitration tribunal for investment disputes

It promotes mediation as a mandatory step before resorting to arbitration

All of the above

The African Union

The European Union

The United Nations

The World Bank

To provide a platform for dialogue and negotiations between disputing parties

To offer technical and logistical support to mediation processes

To exert pressure on disputing parties to reach a settlement

All of the above

The Geneva Convention

The Hague Convention

The United Nations Charter

The Treaty of Versailles

To provide advisory opinions on legal questions related to disputes

To mediate disputes between states that have consented to its jurisdiction

To enforce mediated agreements between disputing parties

None of the above

The World Trade Organization

The International Monetary Fund

The World Bank

The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development

To maintain international peace and security

To promote economic development and cooperation

To protect human rights and fundamental freedoms

To promote sustainable development and environmental protection