Stability-and-Peace Accelerator: call for applications report

Hulbert, S.; Dahl, Hauke; Shehata, J.; Nkosi, Mahlatse. 2024. Stability-and-Peace Accelerator: call for applications report. Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI). CGIAR Initiative on Fragility, Conflict, and Migration. 24p.

The Stability-and-Peace Accelerator is a collaborative initiative between the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) and the World Food Programme (WFP) Innovation Accelerator, aiming to leverage the expertise of CGIAR researchers and the WFP Innovation Accelerator to drive innovations aligned with Sustainable Development Goal 2: Zero Hunger by 2030, while addressing interconnected goals like Gender Equality, Climate Action, and Poverty Eradication. Focused on enhancing the resilience of Food, Land, and Water Systems (FLWS) in fragile and conflict-affected settings (FCAs), especially among migrant and host communities, the program seeks to scale solutions that improve food security, nutrition, climate resilience, and social cohesion. After receiving 214 applications, four high-impact innovations were selected based on key themes identified through a strategic ecosystem analysis in Jordan, Kenya and Nigeria, including water resilience, digital climate solutions, resilient food systems, and affordable water solutions. An extensive outreach campaign generated significant engagement, and the selection process, involving collaboration with stakeholders from IWMI and CGIAR, emphasized innovation, local relevance, and sustainability. The Stability-and-Peace Accelerator is poised to significantly contribute to sustainable development and humanitarian efforts by scaling impactful solutions in vulnerable regions.