Scaling and Supporting Innovative Finance for Resilience in Fragile and Conflict-Prone Regions

The Global Resilience Partnership (GRP), in collaboration with the UNDP and GEF, is seeking Expressions of Interest from organizations managing innovative finance mechanisms in fragile and conflict-prone regions. The initiative aims to support private sector solutions that address the 'triple threat' of COVID-19, climate change-induced extreme weather, and geopolitical instability. Selected organizations will receive grants, technical assistance from a multidisciplinary mentoring facility, and networking opportunities to improve the scale and effectiveness of their funds. Eligible mechanisms must be based in specific Least Developed Countries (LDCs), demonstrate a sustainable revenue model, and focus on the intersection of climate adaptation, food and water security, and disaster risk reduction.

• The program targets the 'triple threat' facing fragile and conflict-prone regions, where the effects of COVID-19 and climate change-driven extreme weather exacerbate geopolitical instability and challenges to food and water security.
• The initiative specifically seeks to support innovative financial mechanisms, such as revolving funds and blended finance (including soft loans, grants, and matching funding), provided they have a viable path to a sustainable revenue model.
• Selected organizations will receive a grant and access to a multidisciplinary mentoring and knowledge sharing facility featuring experts in finance, resilience, development, and peace and stability to help optimize scaling and business plans.
• To be eligible, finance mechanisms must be based in specific Least Developed Countries (LDCs), including nations such as Afghanistan, Ethiopia, Yemen, and Haiti, and must demonstrate a 'do no harm' approach to communities and ecosystems.

APA

Global Resilience Partnership (2020). Scaling and Supporting Innovative Finance for Resilience in Fragile and Conflict-Prone Regions. https://www.globalresiliencepartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/guidelines-for-applicants-1.pdf

Chicago

Global Resilience Partnership. Scaling and Supporting Innovative Finance for Resilience in Fragile and Conflict-Prone Regions. 2020. https://www.globalresiliencepartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/guidelines-for-applicants-1.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{globalresiliencepartnership2020scaling, author = {{Global Resilience Partnership}}, title = {{Scaling and Supporting Innovative Finance for Resilience in Fragile and Conflict-Prone Regions}}, institution = {Global Resilience Partnership}, year = {2020}, month = dec, url = {https://www.globalresiliencepartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/guidelines-for-applicants-1.pdf}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }