BUILDING PEACE IN THE MINDS OF MEN:THE ECONOMICS OF PEACE IN THE MIDDLE EAST

Best Practices Global Models to Prevent Further Conflicts

Davos, Switzerland / January 2025

INTERPARLIAMENTARY COALITION FOR GLOBAL ETHICS
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WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM DAVOS 2025
IPCGE PANEL HOSTED BY THE DAVOS LODGE
JANUARY 21, 2025
Roundtable at Davos Economic forum 2025

The Economics of Peace in the Middle East and the Global Arena: Strategies to Prevent Future ConflictsL

On Day 2 at Davos Lodge, global leaders and experts gathered to discuss the critical importance of building sustainable peace through education, collaboration, and economic strategies.L

Key Highlights:

• Peace Universities and Curriculums in the UAE: Panelists highlighted the remarkable efforts in the UAE to integrate peace into education, including the establishment of peace universities and curriculums designed to foster understanding, tolerance, and cooperation. These initiatives are setting a precedent for how education can shape future generations to value and sustain peace.
• Economics of Peace: The discussion emphasized the tangible economic benefits of peace, urging governments worldwide to allocate budgets for peace-building rather than war. A strong case was made for investing in initiatives that foster stability and development, which ultimately lead to greater prosperity.
• Global Cooperation: Panelists called for a shift in global priorities, advocating for international collaboration to replicate these peace-focused efforts in other countries. By prioritizing peace in national budgets, nations can reduce conflict and create long-term economic growth and stability.

Introduction:

• Nicole Shoshana Bekerman Director, InterParliamentary Coalition for Global Ethics

Esteemed Panelists:

• Senator Nathalie Goulet, Senate of France, video address
• Dr. Mohammed Abdullah Al-Ali, CEO of TRENDS Research & Advisory, UAE
• Dr. Hamad Al Kaabi, CEO of Aletihad News
• MP Nancy Khedouri, member of parliament Bahrain, online
• Imam Mohammad Tawhidi, Vice President, Global Imams Council
• Alain Michel, Director Equilibre solidarite
• Antonio López-Istúriz White, Member of European Parliament, member of Foreign Affairs Committee, video address
• Dr. Wafik Moustafa, Chairman, British Arab Network
• Sergio Kopeliovitch, Founder, Journeys for Peace and NY Peace Center
• The Honorable Sir Liam Fox, Chair UK Abraham Accords Group

Moderated

• Nadeem Amar, Founder & President, Ohr Druze Association for the Culture of Peace

This conversation was a call to action for countries to rethink their priorities and invest in peace as an economic and social imperative. It’s time to build a future where education, collaboration, and understanding become the cornerstones of progress.

Videos
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Photos
First photo: Davos Lodge Panel
Second photo: Senator Nathalie Goulet, French Senate
Third photo: MP Nancy Khedouri, Shura Parliament of Bahrain
Fourth photo: MEP Antonio Lopez Isturiz White
Fifth photo: The Honorable Sir Liam Fox