Certification process

The certification process requires:

• An initial assessment
• Third-party evaluation and local confirmation
• Continuous monitoring
• Comprehensive reporting

Following this process will ensure the Peace Bond achieves significant peace-positive outcomes alongside financial returns.

The Peace Equity certification process involves an initial assessment, third-party evaluation, continuous monitoring and comprehensive reporting to ensure that Peace Equity investments achieve significant peace-positive outcomes alongside financial returns. This structured approach ensures that investments remain responsive to potential changes and align with the highest peace impact standards.

The following templates support the certification process. Feel free to reach out to info@financeforpeace.org for assistance or if you have questions.

Templates [available shortly]

Peace Bond Framework template [link]

Peace Bond Information Form template [link]

Peace Equity Framework template [link]

Peace Equity Information Form template [link]

Guidance Notes are available for:

• PART 1: Peace Finance Impact Framework Guidance Notes: Introduction;
• PART 2: Peace Finance Impact Framework Guidance Notes: Introducing the Peace Taxonomy;
• PART 3: Peace Finance Impact Framework Guidance Notes: Applying the Peace Finance Taxonomy;
• PART 4: Peace Finance Impact Framework Guidance Notes: Peace Bond and Peace Equity Framework Guide
• PART 5: Peace Finance Impact Framework Guidance Notes: Peace Partnerships

Certification will also require drafting a certification agreement.