Get Certified
Embark on the certification journey: A five-stage process
The certification journey for a Peace Bond or Peace Equity instrument follows a structured process to ensure alignment with the Peace Finance Standard.
Preparation
- Identify and assess eligible assets based on the Peace Taxonomy.
- Prepare a framework with Peace Partners, describing how the Peace Finance Standard will be met.
Pre-issuance verification
- Engage a pre-approved verifier for verification.
- Obtain a report issued by the verifier, confirming alignment with the Taxonomy and the pre-issuance requirements.
Pre-issuance verification
- Engage a pre-approved verifier for verification.
- Obtain a report issued by the verifier, confirming alignment with the Taxonomy and the pre-issuance requirements.
Pre-issuance verification
- Engage a pre-approved verifier for verification.
- Obtain a report issued by the verifier, confirming alignment with the Taxonomy and the pre-issuance requirements.
Pre-issuance verification
- Engage a pre-approved verifier for verification.
- Obtain a report issued by the verifier, confirming alignment with the Taxonomy and the pre-issuance requirements.
Certification process
Peace Bond
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.
Key components of the Peace Bond pre-issuance phase:
Key components of the Peace Bond post-issuance phase:
Peace Equity
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 will support the certification process. Feel free to reach out to the team 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.