How, where and why did the ICRC engage with non-State armed groups in 2022? Let Matthew Bamber-Zryd walk you through the findings of our annual exercise 👇 blogs.icrc.org/law-and-policy… Thomas DSM Cordula Droege Tilman Rodenhäuser

New insight from Prof. Dominic McVey MBE and @CJDLoughran proposes a new approach to equitable and sustainable partnerships in Africa to help prevent the crises of the future. Read their blog ahead of next week's #WEF23: odi.org/en/insights/eq…

Africa will be home to 1/4 of the global population by 2050. Leaders at #WEF23 must seize the "huge opportunity for cooperation, investment & innovation" in the continent & build new equitable partnerships. New blog from Prof. Dominic McVey MBE & @CJDLoughran ⤵️ buff.ly/3w8rxVo

Today we launched the #LandmineMonitor 2023! A special thanks to our donors #Australia #Austria #Canada #France #Germany #Norway #Switzerland #UnitedStates #HolySee Read the full report👇 bit.ly/LM2023_PDF

In the last 10 years mine action funding stayed static between $500-$600 M/year, with short-lived peaks around new conflicts. 5⃣ donors provide 70% of international funding with 50% of it going to 5⃣ affected states. This panel will explore options for innovative financing.

Opening the session, @CamilleWallen of Symbio Impact Ltd said: "Innovative finance will not replace ODA but will diversify funding for mine action. We’re looking at what we can learn from other sectors." #demining GICHD

Thanks @GICHD for the research partnership on #innovativefinance for #mineaction ➡️Innovative finance can complement existing funding to address global deficit ➡️Front-loading models based on #IFFIM can raise $2bn/yr ➡️Vast potential for agri-bonds🌱 @CamilleWallen @CJDLoughran

Innovative approaches to clearance and funding are needed, with new funding models identified in a report by GICHD and Symbio Impact Ltd. Read The Economist piece by Howard W. Buffett and Tony Blair Institute for Global Change here: econ.st/4dUdLu0