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IF4Peace produces research, case studies, and policy reports that support long-term peacebuilding systems. Our publications provide evidence-based insights to help nations transition from reactive crisis management to proactive stability and inclusive growth.
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Investing in Peacebuilding
Peace is often seen as a political or social goal, but it is also a vital economic asset.
From Nigeria to a Global Peace Fund
The outlines of an International Fund for Peace took place to augment the UN just as GAVI and the Global Fund augment WHO.
The Business Case for Peacebuilding
By anand patel
This policy brief argues that peacebuilding is no longer only a humanitarian or diplomatic concern. It is now an economic and business imperative.
Why a New Peace Initiative?
The Fund will bring together talent, financial resources, local knowledge, and strong research to help countries build resilient national peace systems.
A New Paradigm for Building Peace
Article sets out a practical vision for helping countries strengthen the systems they need to prevent violence, manage conflict, and sustain peace over time.
Featured External REports & Analysis
The 2026 Global Peace Index (GPI) finds that the world has continued its longstanding trajectory of deteriorating peacefulness, with armed conflict the dominant driver of the decline.
This report showcases the most promising applications of AI for peacebuilding, drawn from the largest-ever systematic review across peacebuilding, humanitarian response, AI ethics, and technology governance.
The paper was commissioned by IPIE, co-founded by IF4Peace's board member Sheldon Himelfarb. We are grateful he recommended this fine analysis.
This article examines global trends in organized violence from 1989 to 2025 using new data from the Uppsala Conflict Data Program (UCDP).
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