Jakarta, Indonesia — The Indonesia Arbitration Week and Indonesia Mediation Summit 2025 concluded with a series of strategic recommendations aimed at strengthening Indonesia’s dispute resolution framework and elevating its global standing in arbitration and mediation.
During the forum, Prof. Sabela Gayo, President of the Indonesia Dispute Board, shared his insights on the urgent need to reform legal frameworks and strengthen ethical oversight in the field of arbitration and mediation. The event also marked the launch of the Indonesia Dispute Board, an independent institution dedicated to promoting professional ethics, transparency, and accountability among arbitrators and mediators across the nation.
A key recommendation from the summit was the establishment of an Indonesia–Malaysia International Mediator Working Group, designed to address cross-border labor and employment disputes — a growing concern in the Southeast Asian region.
Other major proposals included the revision of Law No. 30 of 1999 on Arbitration and Alternative Dispute Resolution, and the drafting of new, specialized legislation on Mediation, Conciliation, Adjudication, and Arbitration, to align Indonesia’s legal framework with international best practices.
Prof. Sabela Gayo emphasized that ethical governance must form the backbone of Indonesia’s dispute resolution system:
“Indonesia must not only modernize its regulations but also strengthen the ethical and professional integrity of every dispute resolution process. This is precisely where the Indonesia Dispute Board will play a pivotal role,” he stated.
The forum also called for the ratification of the Singapore Convention on Mediation, the establishment of mediation rooms in all ministries, agencies, and local government offices, and the introduction of state-funded pro bono mediators under the supervision of relevant technical ministries — ensuring wider access to justice for all.
As a follow-up, the forum announced that the Indonesia Arbitration Week and Indonesia Mediation Summit 2026 will be held in Bandung, West Java, hosted by Langlang Buana University.
“With the launch of the Indonesia Dispute Board and strengthened international collaboration, Indonesia is ready to lead the global movement toward ethical, transparent, and collaborative dispute resolution,” concluded Prof. Sabela Gayo.
