Modernizing Education with Dispute Intervention and Training for Occupational Readiness

MEDIATOR is an Erasmus+ Capacity Building in Higher Education project that aims to modernize legal education in Albania and Kosovo by integrating high-quality mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) training into existing university curricula. The project responds to a growing regional need for qualified mediators and conflict resolution professionals, while addressing court backlogs, limited access to justice, and the mismatch between higher education outcomes and labour market demands.

Why MEDIATOR?

In Albania and Kosovo, mediation is still developing as a professional and institutional practice. Although legal frameworks exist, the sector remains under-supported and lacks:

• structured mediation education in universities,
• trained academic staff capable of delivering mediation modules,
• strong university–profession partnerships, and

sustainable structures where students can gain real practical experience.