DRC & WFP Recommendations to COHAFA

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On 12 November 2025, the Council working party on Humanitarian Aid and Food Aid (COHAFA) convened for a session on innovative finance, organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark during the Danish Presidency of the Council of the European Union.

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From Words to Wallets: Humanitarian Finance Gets a Reality Check at EHF 2025

Panel 2, Beyond Grants Talk, EHF 2025

The Beyond Grants Talk brought together humanitarian leaders, donor governments, and finance experts to explore how the sector can move beyond traditional grants by adopting innovative, market-based financing. The session blended political reflections with practical examples, highlighting both the urgency and the potential for change.

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.