'Peace Building in Post Conflict Sri Lanka':

Young global leaders meet Colombo global shapers

Young Global Leaders from the World Economic Forum had a discussion with the Global Shapers Colombo hub at the Kadirgamar Institute recently.

Woodbriar Group Chief Executive Officer and Director Subhashini Chandran with Eaton Laboratories Managing Director Amit Wanchoo shared their views with the moderation of Kadirgamar Institute Executive Director Asanga Abeyagoonasekera on reconciling and building bridges between communities. Woodbriar Group is the largest privately owned tea plantations business in India. Subhashini shared her views on the role of women in peace building and highlighted the significant roles women play in reconciling communities and building sustainable peace.

Amit shared his views on how women suffer from war with the many social roles they play in their everyday lives.

He shared how relief based models of development can lead the communities to a culture of dependency and in overcoming these difficulties.

Relief based models should always engage the local community into development projects where they can successfully integrate and make a sense of belonging, he said.

The importance of using art as a medium of reconciling communities and to share their experiences could be an important factor in reconciliation said Amit.

The session concluded with a question and answer session providing insight to many positive initiatives. The hub members had a mindful session with the young global leaders learning from their experiences and insights.