Presentation from Mike Spellman a visiting Rotarian - What is peace?
- Where do we start
- IEP studied 24,700 data sets including UN, World Bank, WHO, Government Stats
- Research showed there are 8 pillars of Peace
- Iceland has very little conflict, as well as Canada
- The US and Mexico are about the same for several reasons
- The move towards “Positive Peace” is a peace that is created on purpose and intentionally
- Mike spoke about the cornerstones of a government that works towards creating a positive peaceful environment
- Several examples were given including a well-run functioning government
- Acceptance of others
- Getting to know your neighbors
- low levels of corruption,
- sound business environment
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