Standard advisory services

Tailored consulting for Peace-Positive Projects

Expert guidance to align your projects with the Peace Finance Standard (PFS)

Our advisors provide specialized support to help you structure financial instruments and align projects with the PFS to ensure the integration of the Peace Finance Principles into your investment strategy.

  • Personalized guidance to meet the PFS.
  • Real-world examples of successful peace-positive projects.
  • One-on-one consultations to align your initiatives with the Peace Finance Principles.

Peace Bond and Peace Equity Certification preparation

Prepare your financial instrument for certification through our structured pre-certification service. Our experts assess readiness, identify gaps, and provide a clear roadmap to certification.
The Peace Finance Secretariat offers direct support to issuers and verifiers for the certification of innovative financial instruments such as Peace Bonds and Peace Equity.

  • Access certification guidance and templates for issuers and verifiers.
  • Receive Secretariat support to streamline certification.

Is your project YPF-Ready?

Assess your alignment with Youth Peace Finance (YPF) Principles

Evaluate how well your project aligns with Youth Peace Finance (YPF) Principles through our Self-Assessment Tool. This interactive questionnaire is designed for capital providers, impact investors, and foundations seeking to integrate YPF best practices.

  • Identify strengths and improvement areas in peace-positive youth finance.
  • Receive tailored recommendations to enhance your impact.
  • Optimize financial and non-financial support for youth-led initiatives.

By answering 25 key questions across five core areas, you will receive a YPF-readiness score that reflects your project’s alignment with YPF principles.

Co-created with the Dag Hammarskjöld Foundation as part of the Investing and Partnering with Youth for Peace (IPYP) initiative.

Training and capacity building

Expand your knowledge and skills in Peace Finance

Workshops, webinars, and mentorship to build capacity for Peace Finance Success

Access training programs and workshops to enhance your expertise in peace finance, including PFS certification processes. Benefit from mentorship and ongoing project guidance from experienced professionals.

  • Interactive workshops and webinars designed for skill development.
  • Connect with mentors for expert advice and support.
  • Ongoing learning opportunities tailored to peace finance professionals.

Partnership facilitation

Facilitate collaborations through our dedicated forum

The eHub platform enables project developers and investors to connect and collaborate on peace-positive initiatives.

  • Find investment or partnership opportunities by posting in the forum.
  • Investors can share interests in specific regions and sectors.
  • Participate in “Ask the Expert” sessions on certification, risk management, and partnership strategies.