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Canada announces US$11 million for development projects in Iraq

March 19, 2024 | Canada, Nutritious Food Systems, Climate, Gender Equality, WASH & Sanitation | Share this update

On March 19, 2024, Canada’s Minister of International Development Ahmed Hussen announced CAD15 million (US$11 million) in development assistance funding for three projects in Iraq to support resilient food systems, climate change action, and gender empowerment.

Funding announced included:

  • CAD5 million (US$4 million) to the International Center for Biosaline Agriculture’s Strengthening Evidence-Based Water Management project, which will improve sustainable water resource management;
  • CAD5 million (US$4 million) to Action Against Hunger Canada’s Promoting Feminist Solutions to Climate Change-Driven Water and Food Insecurity, which will promote adoption of climate-smart approaches in food value chains and climate change governance by strengthening women’s rights organizations in drought-affected areas; and
  • CAD5 million (US$4 million) to the National Democratic Institute’s Supporting Gender-Sensitive Local Governance Through Women’s Advisory Boards Program, which will strengthen women’s capacity to influence decisions on the allocation of resources in their communities.
Press release - Global Affairs Canada

Canada, UK launch new climate resilience projects Africa, Asia-Pacific regions

March 11, 2024 | Canada, UK, Agriculture, Climate, Global Health, Gender Equality | Share this update

On March 11, 2024, the CLARE partnership between the UK and Canada’s IDRC launched 17 research projects designed to build climate resilience and reduce vulnerability in LICs and LMICs, valued at CAD180 million (US$133 million).

The research projects aim to support socially inclusive and sustainable action to build resilience to climate change and natural hazards in African partners and the Asia-Pacific region. Researchers in recipient countries are leading or co-leading the research, which will embed gender equality and inclusion principles and will address a wide range of climate change issues in the fields of agriculture, health, urban adaptation, water security, among others.

Press release - International Development Research Centre

Canada announces US$88 million sovereign loan to Ecuador to support clean energy transition

March 4, 2024 | Canada, Climate | Share this update

On March 4, 2024, Canadian Minister of International Development Ahmed Hussen announced Canada’s intention to provide the Government of Ecuador with a sovereign loan of up to CAD120 million (US$88 million) over 10 years.

The sovereign loan aims to support Ecuador's green energy transition, and investments and access to renewable and clean energy. It is also slated to help strengthen human rights in Ecuador by facilitating the inclusion of women, Indigenous communities, and people with disabilities in the electricity sector.

The loan would include a climate-resilient debt clause available in the event of a natural disaster, and will include technical assistance of up to CAD7 million (US$5 million).

Press release - Global Affairs Canada

Cooperation Canada publishes Global Landscape Analysis, outlines innovative development strategy

February 28, 2024 | Canada, Gender Equality, Climate, Global Health, Education | Share this update

On February 28, 2024, Cooperation Canada launched their Global Landscape Analysis of the international cooperation sector, a report of IDRC's Futures Initiative, which encompasses extensive research to provide a comprehensive outlook of the trends, challenges, and emerging issues impacting international development cooperation for the coming decade.

The report focused on five issue areas that present pressing challenges to international development: political, environmental, social, economic, and technological. It examined geopolitical shifts impacting issues, including climate change, gender equality, education, healthcare, and civil liberties.

The report was intended to be the first step to achieving the project’s goal of defining three transformative scenarios for global development cooperation. The report recommended that CSOs adopt innovative strategies in the face of a volatile international development cooperation landscape, including:

  • Strategic foresight: Implementing a systemic approach to anticipate challenges, explore alternative futures, and identify strategic opportunities;
  • Integrative thinking: Bringing siloes and developing holistic approaches that engage diverse stakeholders and systems;
  • Impact communication: Demonstrating impact and effectively communicating results and tangible outcomes, in the face of shrinking funding pools; and
  • Diversification of revenue streams: Diversifying revenue sources to bolster financial resilience in the face of challenges such as diminishing contributions from ODA and shrinking civic space.
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Canada announces US$124 million in development assistance to the Caribbean

February 27, 2024 | Canada, Gender Equality, Climate, Global Health, Nutritious Food Systems | Share this update

On February 27, 2024, at the 46th Regular Meeting of the Conference of CARICOM in Guyana, Canadian Minister of International Development Ahmed Hussen announced a total of CAD169 million (US$124 million) to support initiatives in climate, health, gender equality, and more in multiple Caribbean countries.

Funding included:

  • CAD120 million (US$88 million) over 10 years to the Government of Guyana through a policy-based loan to strengthen the protection of marginalized populations, promote gender empowerment, and deliver social programs by enhancing the capacity of Guyana’s Ministry of Human Services and Social Security. The loan includes a climate-resilient debt clause in the event of a climate incident or disaster, as well as a technical assistance facility of CAD5 million (US$4 million) over 4 years to support the implementation of activities;
  • CAD39 million (US$29 million) for four new international assistance projects with activities in Haiti, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, and Suriname. The projects will support climate and biodiversity conservation, economic resilience, sustainable and inclusive governance, food security, health, and gender equality; and
  • CAD10 million (US$7 million) to a new partnership with the Government of Guyana in support of their One Guyana Digital Skills Development Programme, which will promote economic opportunities and gender equality by providing training for the digital economy to thousands of young Guyanese.
Press release - Global Affairs Canada

Canada announces US$70 million for development projects in Jordan

February 22, 2024 | Canada, Education, Gender Equality, Climate, Nutritious Food Systems | Share this update

On February 22, 2024, Canadian Minister of International Development Ahmed Hussen announced CAD95 million (US$70 million) in new development assistance for seven projects in Jordan.

The funding will include CAD72 million (US$53 million) for education projects and CAD23 million (US$17 million) for renewable energy and biodiversity projects.

The projects were listed as:

  • CAD33 million (US$24 million) to the Government of Jordan for the second phase of the Education for Jordan Prosperity project, which aims to build a stronger, equitable, and inclusive education system;
  • CAD18 million (US$13 million) to Cowater International for the second phase of the Sustainable Energy and Economic Development Project, which will increase the employability of women and marginalized groups in the climate-smart agriculture and renewable energy sectors;
  • CAD18 million (US$13 million) to the Queen Rania Teacher Academy for the Developing Jordan’s Public School Educators project, which will improve the quality of Jordanian education through the training and professional development of teachers;
  • CAD12 million (US$9 million) to the World University Service of Canada for the Burden of Child Care Reduced and Addressed for Women in Jordan project, which will improve access to quality child-care services and increase women’s employment opportunities;
  • CAD7 million (US$5 million) to UNESCO for the Technical Assistance for Transforming Technical Vocational Education and Training project, to support safe and inclusive education for Jordanians and refugees;
  • CAD5 million (US$4 million) to the UNDP for the Protecting Marine Biodiversity in Aqaba project, which will help conserve and restore marine and land biodiversity; and
  • CAD3 million (US$2 million) to the German Society for International Cooperation for the Labour Market Oriented Vocational Training project, which will better integrate women and youth into the Jordanian labor market.
Press release - Global Affairs Canada

Canada announces US$21 million in support for climate adaptation, disaster resilience, health services in the Philippines

February 9, 2024 | Canada, Climate, Global Health | Share this update

On February 9, 2024, Canada announced CAD28 million (US$21 million) in development programming for the Philippines, focused on climate adaptation, resilience to natural disasters, and improving health care as part of its International Development Week.

The announcement outlined:

  • CAD8 million (US$6 million) to Forest Foundation Philippines to support vulnerable communities in mitigating the impact of climate change and biodiversity loss;
  • CAD13 million (US$10 million) to Alinea International to enhance climate resilience in six vulnerable provinces in the Philippines, with a focus on gender-responsive approaches; and
  • CAD7 million (US$5 million) to Plan International Canada to support health promotion campaigns and increased health-care services in remote communities.
Press release - Global Affairs Canada

Canada announces US$19 million in funding for International Youth Internship Program

February 6, 2024 | Canada, Education, Gender Equality, Climate, Global Health | Share this update

On February 6, 2024, as part of Canada’s International Development Week, Canadian Minister of International Development Ahmed Hussen announced CAD25 million (US$19 million) in funding for the International Youth Internship Program.

The program allows youth living in Canada to partake in professional development experiences abroad in the field of international development. The funding will go to six program partners, who will select over 800 eligible youth to complete internships in more than 40 LICs.

Areas of work include climate adaptation, gender equality, SRHR, disability support, mental health support, education, restoration of peace and security, and more.

Press release - Global Affairs Canada

CSOs call on Canadian government to increase international development funding in Budget 2024

February 5, 2024 | Canada, Climate, Gender Equality | Share this update

On February 5, 2024, Cooperation Canada published an open letter addressed to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, calling on the Canadian government to restore its envelope for international development assistance in Budget 2024.

The letter highlighted the compounding global crises of climate change, armed conflict, attacks on women’s and children’s rights, the rise of authoritarian governments, as well as the need for Canada to play a critical role in global peace and security amid these crises.

The letter criticized the Canadian government’s recent record of international assistance falling short of Canada’s commitment to global peace, security, and economic opportunity. The group called on the Canadian government to continue to increase its investments in development programming.

Cooperation Canada

Canada announces US$19 million in funding for climate change, justice, economic inclusion

December 21, 2023 | Canada, Climate, Gender Equality, Agriculture | Share this update

On December 21, 2023, Canadian Minister of International Development Ahmed Hussen concluded a three-day trip across Canada, where he announced more than CAD26 million (US$19 million) in funding for global initiatives in climate change, justice, and economic inclusion.

The funding included:

  • CAD5 million (US$4 million) from 2023 to 2028 for the Judicial Strengthening Program for GBV in the Eastern Caribbean. The funding will help increase the capacity of judicial processes, particularly in cases of sexual and gender-based violence in Saint Lucia, Dominica, Grenada, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines;
  • CAD12 million (US$9 million) from 2023 to 2030 to OCIDA in Honduras. The program is implemented by the MEDA and is intended to help address poverty, climate adaptation, and gender inequalities by diversifying and improving sustainable agricultural production; and
  • CAD10 million (US$7 million) from 2023 to 2028 to the TAWASOL. The program is run by WUSC and Canadian Leaders in International Consulting, and will address youth unemployment in Iraq through gender-responsive practices.
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