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Launch of joint UN PBSO & UNCDF investment initiative

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.

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Geneva Peace Week

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.

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Africa Resilience Forum

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.

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Previous Events

Towards a framework for peace-positive investments

20 October 2022 | International Conference on Investing for Peace GFFO & UN PBSO

Finding new solutions to meet
local peacebuilding needs

A high-level roundtable
18 May 2021 | Online Event