International Organisation for Mediation

The International Organisation for Mediation (IOMed) is a newly established intergovernmental organization headquartered in Hong Kong, focused on resolving international disputes through mediation. Launched last year, IOMed has recently gained attention for successfully mediating a maritime dispute between parties from mainland China and Singapore. Teresa Cheng Yeuk-wah, the organization's secretary general, highlighted this achievement and promoted mediation as a flexible and pragmatic approach to resolving both commercial and state-level disputes, particularly those involving long-term investments. The organization's presence at events like the Boao Forum for Asia underscores its growing role and ambition in offering an alternative to traditional 'win-lose' conflict resolution methods. Its increasing membership and recent successes indicate its emerging significance in the international dispute resolution landscape.