How can parliaments secure a peace dividend? – Allocating for peace

Online | 27 November 2024

The IPU, in partnership with the 91 for Art and Science and the International Peace Bureau, hosted awebinarto explore the “peace dividend”—the benefits of redirecting military spending toward essential social programs. Based on the IPU’s new toolkit, this session discussed budgeting for peace, and help participants examine how resources redirected from weapons to areas like healthcare, education, and environmental protection can address the root causes of insecurity. Thewebinar offered practical insights on advancing disarmament and development, fostering a global shift toward investment in human security and well-being.

How can parliaments secure a peace dividend? – Allocating for peace (Session 1: 7:00–8:30 CET) | Garry Jacobs
How can parliaments secure a peace dividend? – Allocating for peace (Session 2: 17:00–18:30 CET) | Jonathan Granoff