In this episode, Sarah-Myriam Martin-Brûlé and Thomas Juneau speak with Marc-André Franche, Head of the UN Secretary General’s Peacebuilding Fund, which helps more than 40 countries prevent violent conflict, avert the recurrence of conflict, or encourage reconciliation. The Fund is the UN’s instrument of first resort for providing timely, catalytic and risk-tolerant financing to keep the peace. Marc-André Franche has led his professional career in international development and conflict prevention with the United Nations. Mr. Franche and the hosts discuss the role of the Peacebuilding Fund, key issues related to UN reforms, and Canada’s role and challenges within the organization.
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