This side event will delve into the potential of blended financing and innovative funding strategies to bolster resilience among displaced Syrians as well as their host communities.

This side event aims to explore and foster innovative financing mechanisms to strengthen resilience among conflict-affected Syrians and host communities. The agenda includes a discussion on the importance of public-private partnerships, the role of international finance institutions in crisis contexts, and how innovative financing mechanisms can be effectively employed to support resilience-strengthening efforts. This side event seeks to highlight lessons learned, challenges and opportunities for scaling up sustainable financing solutions for strengthening resilience in the Syrian context.

The event will also shed light on the work of co-financing done by foundations in the region supporting access to education and upskilling programs for better employability and sustainable economic growth.