1. BENEFITS OF LIVING TOGETHER IN PEACE
Manufacturing Prospers
Tourism Thrives
Swiss Banks Prosper
High Incomes
International Respect

2. BENEFITS OF LIVING TOGETHER IN PEACE
Manufacturing Prospers
When WWII ended, many industrialised countries were shattered by the war
Switzerland changed from agricultural based to industrialisation
Mainly because she was untouched by war
Thus was able to industrialise rapidly

3. BENEFITS OF LIVING TOGETHER IN PEACE
Manufacturing Prospers
Raw materials limited but people are diligent and very well-educated
Equipped with necessary skills for work in industry
Swiss craftsmen are very skillful and creative
Known for producing very fine and exquisite watches known for accuracy and precision

4. BENEFITS OF LIVING TOGETHER IN PEACE
Manufacturing Prospers
Swiss creativity – first to mass produce tiny mechanical parts in 1845 – long before others had the technology
Gained an enormous advantage over others in the production of watches

5. BENEFITS OF LIVING TOGETHER IN PEACE

6. BENEFITS OF LIVING TOGETHER IN PEACE

7. BENEFITS OF LIVING TOGETHER IN PEACE
Manufacturing Prospers
Swiss manufacturing industry today – produces very specialised & high-quality products
Precision machines and instruments, electronic devices, medical and chemical products
Exported throughout the world
Manufacturing industry continues to prosper – high investment in R&D of high-tech industries
R&D is necessary in Switzerland to produce goods demanded all over the world

8. BENEFITS OF LIVING TOGETHER IN PEACE
Manufacturing Prospers
Another factor – relationship between workers and employers harmonious
Any quarrels usually settled peacefully without strikes
Another way of compromise

9. BENEFITS OF LIVING TOGETHER IN PEACE
2. Tourism Thrives
Beautiful lakes, snow-capped mountains and resorts – main attraction for tourists to Switzerland
Swiss cleverly developed their mountains into tourist attractions
More than 11 million tourists each year
A favourite because of landscape, first-class air and rail transportation

10. BENEFITS OF LIVING TOGETHER IN PEACE
2. Tourism Thrives
Instead of quarrelling over language and religion, the Swiss made use of their multi-cultural characteristics to their advantage
This attracts tourists worldwide
Swiss tourist industry would not have developed if there was no internal peace and harmony

11. BENEFITS OF LIVING TOGETHER IN PEACE
3. Swiss Banks Prosper
Switzerland – an international banking centre
More than 4,000 branches of banks and financial institutions
Political stability, harmony, neutrality make it a safe country for people worldwide to deposit their money there
These conditions have given stability to its currency, the Swiss franc – freely convertible to other currencies

12. THE LATEST SWISS BANK SCANDAL
3. Swiss Banks Prosper
Swiss banking laws : gives depositors a safe feeling
Eg A Swiss law that protects bank depositors
Their amount of deposit cannot be disclosed to anyone or any government
All Swiss banks must follow this secrecy law
Because of this, Swiss banks have benefited tremendously

13. THE LATEST SWISS BANK SCANDAL

14. BENEFITS OF LIVING TOGETHER IN PEACE

15. BENEFITS OF LIVING TOGETHER IN PEACE
4. High Incomes
Manufacturing and tourism industries contribute 65% of the country’s total income
Benefit of living in peace ensured that these two industries prospered
As a result, Swiss enjoy high incomes – average annual income one of the highest in the world

16. BENEFITS OF LIVING TOGETHER IN PEACE
5. International Respect
Many international organisations have their HQs in Switzerland
Shows that the world respects Switzerland
Eg International Red Cross HQ, the Palace of Nations which is the European Office of the UN are in Geneva
Many int’l meetings are held there
Commanded respect because of its peace and neutrality

17. LESSONS FOR SINGAPORE
Participation from population
Tolerance
National defence
Multi-cultural society
Creativity and skills

18. 1. Participation from population
LESSONS FOR SINGAPORE
1. Participation from population
Swiss have shown that they are mature and responsible in their decision-making process
Able to make difficult decisions and bring suggestions to the government through feedback

19. LESSONS FOR SINGAPORE 2. Tolerance Swiss are very tolerant people
Eg G-Swiss exercise tolerance and patience towards minority groups which are careful not to be demanding or unreasonable
All groups practise mutual respect and understanding

20. LESSONS FOR SINGAPORE 3. National Defence
Importance of national defence deeply rooted in the Swiss
Given its size, it is remarkable to note that it was able to deter invasion of its territories during the two WW
With similar military preparedness and capability, Singapore can also defend itself against foreign attacks

21. 4. Multi-cultural Society
LESSONS FOR SINGAPORE
4. Multi-cultural Society
By allowing different language and religious groups to retain their culture, Swiss have been successful in forging harmony and unity
We should do the same

22. LESSONS FOR SINGAPORE 5. Creativity and Skills
Limited natural resources and small physical size have not prevented the Swiss from prospering economically
Creativity and skills – go beyond their limitations to benefit themselves and the rest of the world
Openness of Swiss society encourage an inflow of talent

23. CONCLUSION
Switzerland a model of harmony and unity
A fine example for small countries
A model for working out conflicts arising from racial and religious differences

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