The PBF was established in 2005 through United Nations (UN) General Assembly and Security Council resolutions to extend critical supportto countries during the early stages of the peace process. The PBF delivers fast and flexible funding aimed at launching essential peacebuilding interventions that address the root causes of crisis to countries emerging from conflict in four Priority Areas: supporting theimplementation of peace agreements and political dialogue, promoting coexistence and peaceful resolution of conflict, economic revitalization, and rebuilding essential administrative services.