Qatar Fund for Development: Partnerships and innovative financing are key to investing in peace

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His Excellency Mr. Fahd bin Hamad Al Sulaiti, Director General of the Qatar Fund for Development, delivered the keynote speech at the session “Investing in Peace: From Policy Foundations to the Impact of Capital,” organized by the United Nations on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) within the work of the World Investment Forum 2026.

The session discussed ways to mobilize investments in countries affected by conflicts, by creating an environment supportive of investment, employing appropriate financial tools, and strengthening partnerships and coordination between concerned parties.

His Excellency Mr. Fahd bin Hamad Al Sulaiti, Director General of the Qatar Fund for Development, also participated in the high-level dialogue “Priorities of Small Island Developing States, Policy Frameworks, and International Support,” within the work of the World Investment Forum 2026. The dialogue discussed ways to employ investments, innovative financing, and international partnerships to enhance resilience to climate change, support adaptation efforts, and advance sustainable economic transformation in these countries.

During the discussion, His Excellency stressed the importance of mobilizing development financing and strengthening partnerships to address financing gaps, open new investment horizons, and transform national priorities into tangible development results.