Tuesday, February 22, 2011

10th International Online Dispute Resolution Conference 2011- Day 2 (Part -II)

Let me start reporting the afternoon session of day 2.The session was started with Jeffrey M.Aresty presentation on the topic ODR in developing world.He stated that increasing numbers of mobile phone user and Internet usage would pave way for widening the scope of ODR.Also discussed the procedural aspect of taking justice online and using law to empower musicians.

Then it was invincible Rahul who emphasised the need for improving technologies which will help physically challenged persons to access the available online facilities.Also he elaborated about the screen reading software which helps the visually impaired to read and type in computer.He also gave a good example that online shopping  would be more beneficial to differently-abled persons and also ODR for that matter if there is any dispute.To know more about this technology and Rahul visit this website : inclusive planet. 

Later it was Aura Esther who threw some light on the existing ODR schemes and various international conventions which support ODR and the countries which have platform for the development of ODR.On the whole she gave a glimpse on global aspect of ODR.Then it was John singer who talked about the goals and working of International consumer protection and enforcement network (ICPEN).He also explained about the website econsumer.gov which is a platform for consumers to report complaints..This portal can be used by anyone in the world to file consumer complaints.Though India is not a member it ranked 6th among other countries in filing consumer complaints.He was keen enough to see India soon becoming a member of ICPEN and kept on insisting that India should become member soon.

Then it was CORE (Consumer Online Resource and Empowerment Centre)  group who explained widely the prevailing condition of consumer protection in India.This online resource has been established exclusively to resolve consumers complaints.The final speaker for the day was Rodney Ryder who gave us legal background which supports ODR in India.Thereafter he discussed about UDRP ,INDRP and cited some case laws that dealt with cyber squatting.

 Finally , the day ended with Plenary Panel Speed Session where they discussed about the UNCITRAL Working Group.Their last meet was in July 2010.The below snap is the panel session consisting of 4 members.

From left to right: Colin Rule, Louis F.Del Duca, John Singer,Zbynek Loebl.

The day winded up interestingly with lot of exposures in various topics related to ODR.I  thank my friend once again to help to report in filling this space about the sessions.Also I apologise for the delay of this report.The Third part will be posted tomorrow as soon as possible.Till then Happy Sessions.




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