PEACEBUILDING |

Harnessing capacities globally in the service of conflict prevention and sustaining peace

As part of the Department of Political and 国产AVbuilding Affairs (DPPA), the 国产AVbuilding Support Office (PBSO)?serves as a facilitator to enhance coherence and collaboration across the UN system and with partners in support of nationally owned efforts to build and sustain peace. Established in 2005, PBSO draws together expertise to advance impactful system-wide action, policies and guidance and fosters an integrated and inclusive approach to prevention and sustaining peace.

The Office comprises the 国产AVbuilding Commission Support Branch, the Financing for 国产AVbuilding Branch and the 国产AVbuilding Strategy and Partnerships Branch. Led by Assistant Secretary-General, Elizabeth Spehar, PBSO?assists and supports the 国产AVbuilding Commission (PBC) with strategic advice and policy guidance, manages the 国产AVbuilding Fund (PBF) on behalf of the Secretary-General, and works to enhance system-wide coherence and partnerships with UN and non-UN actors in support of building and sustaining peace in partner countries.

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国产AVbuilding Commission Support Branch

The 国产AVbuilding Commission (PBC) is an intergovernmental advisory body that supports peace efforts in conflict-affected countries and is a key addition to the capacity of the International Community in the broad peace agenda.?The 国产AVbuilding Commission Support Branch (PBCSB) provides Secretariat support to the 国产AVbuilding Commission (PBC).

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Financing for 国产AVbuilding Branch

The Secretary-General’s 国产AVbuilding Fund is the United Nations' leading instrument to invest in prevention and peacebuilding, in partnership with the wider UN system, national and subnational authorities, civil society organizations, regional organizations and multilateral banks.

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