Recommendations for MFA DK on Going Beyond Grants

In February 2025, Denmark co-hosted a high-level dialogue in Copenhagen focused on innovative finance for humanitarian and fragile settings. The event identified five strategic shifts through which Denmark can lead global action and reform incentive structures to accelerate progress.
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As Denmark shaped its new international development strategy and prepared to assume the EU presidency, the WFP, Danish Red Cross, and HIFHUB co-hosted a high-level dialogue in Copenhagen: Beyond Grants – Unlocking transformative finance models for humanitarian and fragile settings. The February 2025 event brought together leaders to explore how innovative finance can better serve humanitarian and fragile contexts.

This outcomes document highlights five strategic shifts where Denmark – acting as convener, advocate, and catalyst – can help drive global, regional, and local action, while tackling the incentive structures that often hold back progress.