Pathways for Peace

2018-04-13 Political Science

Author : United Nations;World Bank
Release : 2018-04-13
Genre : Political Science
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Download or read book Pathways for Peace written by United Nations;World Bank. This book was released on 2018-04-13. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Violent conflicts today are complex and increasingly protracted, involving more nonstate groups and regional and international actors. It is estimated that by 2030—the horizon set by the international community for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals—more than half of the world’s poor will be living in countries affected by high levels of violence. Information and communication technology, population movements, and climate change are also creating shared risks that must be managed at both national and international levels. Pathways for Peace is a joint United Nations†“World Bank Group study that originates from the conviction that the international community’s attention must urgently be refocused on prevention. A scaled-up system for preventive action would save between US$5 billion and US$70 billion per year, which could be reinvested in reducing poverty and improving the well-being of populations. The study aims to improve the way in which domestic development processes interact with security, diplomacy, mediation, and other efforts to prevent conflicts from becoming violent. It stresses the importance of grievances related to exclusion—from access to power, natural resources, security and justice, for example—that are at the root of many violent conflicts today. Based on a review of cases in which prevention has been successful, the study makes recommendations for countries facing emerging risks of violent conflict as well as for the international community. Development policies and programs must be a core part of preventive efforts; when risks are high or building up, inclusive solutions through dialogue, adapted macroeconomic policies, institutional reform, and redistributive policies are required. Inclusion is key, and preventive action needs to adopt a more people-centered approach that includes mainstreaming citizen engagement. Enhancing the participation of women and youth in decision making is fundamental to sustaining peace, as well as long-term policies to address the aspirations of women and young people.

Building Pathways to Peace

2023-11-29 Political Science

Author : Nadine Ansorg
Release : 2023-11-29
Genre : Political Science
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Download or read book Building Pathways to Peace written by Nadine Ansorg. This book was released on 2023-11-29. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: SSR is a key element of the transitions out of war, aiming at the establishment of accountable and legitimate institutions able to prevent and sanction the use of violence. While recognizing the need to include local actors, donor policies still focus mostly on the state as a provider of security. Second generation SSR has emphasized the need to include local communities and recognize the existence of non-state actors in the provision of security and justice. However, recognition is not enough. This Element promotes a radical re-think of SSR in the context of conflict and war. Guiding question for the considerations is how can security sector reform be set up and implemented to contribute to constructive and inclusive state-society relations, and build the path to long-lasting peace? This Element argues that a focus on functional equivalents, minorities, gender, and human rights is key for the design, implementation, and success of SSR.

Building Pathways to Peace

2017-05-09

Author : Ann Miller
Release : 2017-05-09
Genre :
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Download or read book Building Pathways to Peace written by Ann Miller. This book was released on 2017-05-09. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the modern world, it is increasingly necessary for each of us to have a way of looking at the big picture, and leaders in particular need to have the ability to focus on what is most important, rather than being drawn along by the current of daily events as they reverberate around the world of global media. Balancing national and international priorities while coping with day-to-day pressures takes its toll, and finding a way to develop effective coping strategies is what Mindfulness practice is all about.As a leader, you have the potential to change things in meaningful ways, and you are invited to become a partner in this venture, by beginning anywhere to make a difference using your particular gifts and talents. The successful participants in this course have an increased potential to release new creative energy back into the world by solving the problems which are blocking our progress towards peace. Wherever conflict continues in the world, people suffer and poverty and pain proliferate.

Pathways to Peace

2014-11-21 Psychology

Author : James F. Leckman
Release : 2014-11-21
Genre : Psychology
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Book Rating : 984/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book Pathways to Peace written by James F. Leckman. This book was released on 2014-11-21. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Experts investigate the role of child development in promoting a culture of peace, reporting on research in biology, neuroscience, genetics, and psychology. Can more peaceful childhoods promote a culture of peace? Increasing evidence from a broad range of disciplines shows that how we raise our children affects the propensity for conflict and the potential for peace within a given community. In this book, experts from a range of disciplines examine the biological and social underpinnings of child development and the importance of strengthening families to build harmonious and equitable relations across generations. They explore the relevance to the pursuit of peace in the world, highlight directions for future research, and propose novel approaches to translate knowledge into concrete action. The contributors describe findings from research in biology, neuroscience, evolution, genetics, and psychology. They report empirical evidence on children living in violent conditions, resilience in youth, and successful interventions. Their contributions show that the creation of sustainable partnerships with government agencies, community leaders, policy makers, funders, and service providers is a key ingredient for success. Taken together, they suggest possible novel approaches to translate knowledge into concrete action.

Pathways to Peace

2012-11-13 Political Science

Author : Daniel C. Kurtzer
Release : 2012-11-13
Genre : Political Science
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Download or read book Pathways to Peace written by Daniel C. Kurtzer. This book was released on 2012-11-13. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Upheavals in the Middle East are challenging long held assumptions about politics and governance. The United States faces a moment of truth when half-measures, short-sighted expedients, and delays can no longer sustain an untenable status quo. This is as true in the Arab-Israeli peace process as it is in the politics of the Arab uprisings. This volume of essays argues that it is time for the United States to make a serious effort to advance Palestinian-Israeli peace. The issues in dispute are well-known, thoroughly debated, and resolvable. Intense, smart, determined, creative, and sustained American leadership can help regional leaders bridge their differences. "Now, nearly two decades after Rabin and Arafat shook hands on the White House lawn, Pathways to Peace offers a forward-looking assessment of the relationship between Israel, Palestine, and the United States. Through its diverse perspectives, this volume reminds us that cooperation must be rooted in shared responsibilities and shared benefits, and that the peace of the brave is still within reach." - President Bill Clinton "This is absolutely the right time for a book of essays that reinforce the urgent necessity of lasting peace between Israelis and Palestinians. This book is the antidote to the fatalism and pessimism; and above all it shows that with will and courage, a solution could be found. These are serious practical essays in policy making. You can agree or disagree with all that is written. But the essential urgency of the case is undeniable and brilliantly set out here. " - Tony Blair "Pathways to Peace is an extraordinary expression of wisdom on the urgent need for peace between Israelis and Palestinians. Europeans, as well as Israelis, Palestinians and Americans, would be well-advised to act on the smart policy recommendations in this book. Imagine the impact on a rapidly changing Middle East of Israeli-Palestinian peace!" - Javier Solana, President of the ESADE Center for Global Economy and Geopolitics

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