Increasingly volatile attacks against the freedom of the media and falling trust in news sources persist, despite overall improvements in the Free Flow of Information. On this World Press Freedom Day, let's reflect on the vital role of a free press in fostering Positive Peace. https://lnkd.in/gHnHuFnR
Institute for Economics & Peace
Think Tanks
Sydney, NSW 21,420 followers
Measuring global peace and quantifying its economic value.
About us
Creating a paradigm shift in the way people think about #peace. The official account of the Institute for Economics & Peace. We use data driven research to show that peace is a positive, tangible and achievable measure of human well-being and development. IEP is the world’s leading think tank dedicated to developing metrics to analyse peace and to quantify its economic value. It does this by developing global and national indices, calculating the economic cost of violence, analysing country level risk and understanding Positive Peace. IEP aims to empower the academic community, civil society, private sector, international institutions and governments with the knowledge to proactively use peace to achieve their desired goals. We conduct research and education, generate dialogue, and publicise the output of ouractivities with a view to impact the public agenda. We work in partnership with other stakeholders interested in creating peace including academic institutions, business, governments, NGOs and peace institutes. The Global Peace Index is a core asset of IEP. The Institute for Economics & Peace is non-partisan. It enjoys and welcomes association with other institutions that share similar goals. We have offices in Sydney, New York, Brussels, The Hague, Mexico City and Harare. For our latest peace research, data, indices and news, visit http://visionofhumanity.org/.
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https://www.economicsandpeace.org/
External link for Institute for Economics & Peace
- Industry
- Think Tanks
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Sydney, NSW
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2009
- Specialties
- Peace metrics, Peace research, Post 2015 development agenda, Calculate economic impact of violence, data, Positive Peace, Global Peace Index, Global Terrorism Index, and Ecological Threat Report
Locations
Employees at Institute for Economics & Peace
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Rukmini Iyer
Leadership Facilitator & Coach | Peacebuilder | Board Member | Vital Voices Fellow | Rotary Peace Fellow | Ashoka Changemakers Awardee
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Vedran Obucina
President of the Centre for Interreligious Dialogue
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Blanche V.
Entrepreneurial Diplomat | Responsible Leaders BWM | Tallberg Foundation | Negotiation & Dialogue | Peacebuilding
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Steve Killelea
Philanthropist and Author
Updates
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Insights from the Global Terrorism Index 2024 reveal a strong correlation between peacefulness and terrorism levels worldwide. Countries with higher levels of peacefulness, as measured by the Global Peace Index (GPI), tend to experience lower levels of terrorism. The correlation holds true across both OECD and non-OECD countries. Promoting peace and addressing conflict is key to mitigate the risk of terrorism. Explore the properties of terrorism in the Global Terrorism Index report: https://lnkd.in/eUtbVYCv
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Countries with a higher impact of #Terrorism tend to have higher levels of #OrganisedCrime. Findings from the Global Terrorism Index 2024 reveals a strong correlation between the impact of terrorism and the level of organised criminal activity. Criminal activity, the prevalence of criminal markets, human smuggling, arms trafficking, and the presence of established criminal networks all correlate significantly with the Global Terrorism Index. As terrorism remains a relatively rare form of violence, while organised crime is more widespread, the relationship between the two is somewhat one-sided. There are many countries with high levels of organised crime that experience no or very little impact of terrorism. However, in countries with a high impact of terrorism, there is almost always a significant organised criminal presence. 🗺️ The map below shows the geographic distribution of terrorism and organised crime.
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Over 280 million people experienced acute hunger & were in need of urgent assistance in 2023, according to the Global Report on Food Crises 2024. #foodinsecurity While #FoodInsecurity can result from violence, conflict & political instability, it can also be a trigger to & stressor of social tensions, leading to further #conflict. IEP Ecological Threat Report reveals that a 25% rise in food insecurity increases the risk of conflict by 36%.
In 2023, nearly 282 million people across 59 countries and territories experienced acute food insecurity. The Global Report on Food Crises 2024 is sounding the alarm as conflict, weather extremes and economic shocks further increased hunger in already vulnerable countries. Read more: https://lnkd.in/d5PcqcG2 #GRFC24 #FightFoodCrises #FoodInsecurity
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Today the #Commonwealth Secretariat and the Institute for Economics & Peace launched the 2023 Global Youth Development Index Report, as part of commemorations for the 75th anniversary of the modern Commonwealth. 📈 Spanning 183 countries, the #YDI reveals progress and critical priorities for enhancing youth well-being and empowerment worldwide. Learn more and access the report ➡️: https://lnkd.in/ea3eYXEN #CommonwealthYouth | #CommonwealthAt75
New Global Youth Development Index Report reveals improved state of young people
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Ecological threats increase the risk of conflict, both now and in the future. Understanding how #ecologicalthreats (food and water insecurity, natural disasters and rapid population growth) contribute to #conflicts and how #climatechange change exacerbates these issues is essential for developing targeted & sustainable solutions. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gVnxQPN4
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Join us this Friday at 10am BST for the launch of the 2023 Youth Development Index Update Report. The Commonwealth The Youth Development Index looks at the state of health and wellbeing, education, employment and more for young people in 183 countries. Register now: https://lnkd.in/eEBnZCmj
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"Military solutions come with a heavy cost and breed further violence and instability." writes IEP Founder & Executive Chairman Steve Killelea. https://lnkd.in/g_SMfWkN
Making peace, not war, is the only solution
https://www.visionofhumanity.org
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How does Positive Peace contribute to resilience and rebuilding after a disaster? Comparing two natural disasters in Haiti and Japan can provide valuable insights. https://lnkd.in/gZSnK8E4
Contrasting levels of resilience: The cases of Haiti and Japan
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Did you know violence cost us a staggering $17.5 trillion last year? This is an increase of $1 trillion from the previous year, largely driven by a 16.8% increase in the economic impact of #military expenditure. The expenditure on #peacebuilding and #peacekeeping amounted to $34.1 billion, which equals only 0.4% of military spending. Imagine the possibilities, if these resources could be allocated to initiatives that promote peace and conflict resolution. https://lnkd.in/gKQrGytA
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