How can strategic investments foster peace? At the Munich Security Conference, Deike Potzel discussed Germany’s Investing for Peace (I4P) initiative. This investment vehicle aims to promote peace in fragile settings by strengthening the private sector.

EUR 12 million for peace-positive investments: In September 2022, the United Nations urged its member states to develop innovative solutions for peace financing that take the private sector into account. Germany, together with its partners, has set up the Investing for Peace (#I4P) Initiative.

Investing in partnerships that create peace: At Geneva Peace Week, discussions led by the German Federal Foreign Office and Interpeace emphasized the Investing for Peace (I4P) initiative. I4P focuses on channelling blended finance to mitigate conflicts and contribute to their resolution.

At the Africa Resilience Forum, stakeholders convened to discuss scaling finance for peace. Ambassador Deike Potzel highlighted Germany’s role in the Investing for Peace (I4P) Initiative: “Partnerships are paramount; we call upon all stakeholders to champion Peace Finance initiatives.