Expanding DFI practice through lessons: Applying conflict sensitivity and building resilience through private sector investment
Join us on 26 May at 2pm BST / 4pm EAT / 9am ET to discuss the findings from a new report on applying conflict sensitivity in conflict-affected settings (FCAS).
FCAS are increasingly central to development finance institutions’ (DFIs) mandates. They are where extreme poverty, demographic pressure, climate vulnerability and displacement converge – and where the need for private investment is greatest. The challenge, and the opportunity, for DFIs is how to invest in these environments in a commercially viable way that supports resilience and stability.
This webinar presents findings from a new report in the Africa Resilience Investment Accelerator’s (ARIA) Foundations of Growth series, developed with IFC, Proparco, British International Investment, FMO and INCAS Consulting. The report (which will be published ahead of the event) explores how DFIs can apply conflict sensitivity across the investment lifecycle and provides a practical framework for stronger investment decisions and more resilient outcomes in FCAS.
Our speakers will cover:
How conflict sensitivity complements, and can go beyond, ESG compliance frameworks
How DFIs can take a more proactive approach to maximising positive impact in FCAS through analytics and country strategy
How to integrate conflict-sensitive analysis across the investment lifecycle
The role of technical assistance in building client capacity in FCAS
Practical tools and approaches drawn from recent DFI experiences
Date: Tuesday, 26 May 2026
Time: 2pm BST
Language: English