The Global Peace Partnership (GPP) not only strives for security in the traditional sense, but also for peace through participation, prospects and economic stabilisation.Special Development Zones (SEZs) serve this purpose as specifically established economic areas in economically disadvantaged regions of GPP member states.
These zones create space for:
productive investments,
fair jobs,
return opportunities for refugees,
and regional development that reduces social tensions.
In particular, member states in which the average monthly income of the lower half of the population is below USD 400 voluntarily make suitable areas available.
The establishment of the SEZ can take place no earlier than 12 months after joining the agreement; commencement of operations will depend on the infrastructural conditions.
