spafa presentation b islam nov 2008
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Inter-cultural understanding in South Asia : Mizoram Peace Accord – A Case Study of Insurgence to Resurgence in IndiaTRANSCRIPT
Dr Baharul IslamExecutive Director
PFI FoundationGuwahati (India)
Bangkok, 26 November 2008
Mizoram Peace Accord – A Case Study of Insurgence to Resurgence in India
Agenda
Introducing MizoramPeace & Development in MizoramPeace for Development- Insurgence to Resurgence Approach to Conflict Resolution & Peace
Brief History of the state
State has grown by State has grown by 29.18% over the 29.18% over the period 1991-2001. period 1991-2001.
Female literacy rose Female literacy rose to 86.13% from to 86.13% from 78.6% in 1991.78.6% in 1991.
It has a total of 630 miles boundary
with Myanmar and Bangladesh.
Population: .89 Mill9 districts, 26 blocks
and 817 villages.
MizoramThe strategic position of MizoramFavourable geo-strategic situation for trade at the South Asian levelLiberal socio-cultural set up open to foreigners and investors.The size of the state for optimized services and infrastructuresThe development of transport infrastructures.Strong political willYoung population and open to learning about new technologies backed by a 100% literacy rateVery rich cultural, natural and tourist heritage. Major potential for tourism
Peace & Development in Mizoram
“I have come back as Indian to solve our problem and take my place as an Indian in Indian politics”
Pu Laldenga, The Visionary Mizo leader (Oct 1984)
Mizoram Accord 1986 envisages:to chart a road map to development in the state with a view to restoring peace and normalcy in Mizoram and to bring out all underground personnel of the MNF with their arms, ammunitions, and equipments, to ensure their return to civil life, to abjure violence and generally to help in the process of restoration of normalcy.
Mizo Peace Accord - From Insurgence to Resurgence
The Mizo Famine Front to Mizo National Front (MNF)Peace Accord in 1986.On Index of Economic and Social Infrastructure, Mizoram ranks first among the North Eastern StatesHighest literacy rate among the North East States Human Development Index 2002-03, put Mizoram at the 7th position in the country.
Approach to Conflict Resolution & Peace
Development approachScaling up of peace initiatives and success storiesPeace Seminars & Outreach activities. Religious and cultural bonding Community leadershipPolitical will and mass supportInternational cooperation and global understanding
Lessons LearntDeveloped and applied innovations to the peaceful resolution of conflicts,Studied the synergies between peace and development initiatives. Addressed contemporary problems within Mizoram, North-East India, the South Asia region, and the world; andUsed our strategic geo-political location to bring people together and renewed the institute’s responsibility to provide a safe sanctuary for civil and respectful exchange of perspectives and ideas.
