Future of Peace Summit Event Roundup

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The Institute for Economics and Peace partnered with Diplomatic Courier to mark the 10th edition of the Global Peace Index, the world’s leading measure of country peacefulness, at the Future of Peace Summit in Washington, DC. The event featured an exciting discussion with leaders in the field of the major challenges and opportunities for peace in the decade ahead.

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

The Global Peace Index, which ranks 163 countries on their peacefulness, has helped shift the world’s conversation about peace to a positive, achievable and tangible measure of human well-being and progress.

The topics discussed at the Future of Peace Summit focused on the main challenges and opportunities for peace over the next decade, while achieving a better understanding of the world’s current state of peace. Watch the video highlights of the event here.

For more information, read the Event Foreword here.
2016 AMBASSADOR WINNERS

As part of the Global Peace Index Ambassador Program, the Institute of Economics and Peace was pleased to announce the winners of the 2016 ‘10 for the 10th’ competition. The competition required each contestant to present key research findings on peace and present them in a novel and creative way to celebrate the launch of the 10th edition of the Global Peace Index 2016.

Announced at Future of Peace Summit by John Hewko, General Secretary of Rotary International, the winning ten proposals each received a cash award, customized research assistance from IEP staff, and significant promotional opportunities on the Institute for Economics and Peace’s marketing platforms.

Read our blog on the ’10 for the 10th’ GPI Ambassador winners.
PARTNERS AND CONTRIBUTORS

Don’t miss the exclusive interviews with President Jimmy Carter (read full transcript here), Nancy Lindborg and Carrie Hassler Radelet – now available for viewing online.

Thank you to all of our contributing partners and authors for their fantastic articles on peace. You can download their articles here:
Erica Chenoweth
John Hewko
Melanie Greenberg
Lise Kingo
Matt Wueker
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