CECI - Centre for International Studies and Cooperation: federal grants and contributions

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CECI - Centre for International Studies and Cooperation: federal grants and contributions: 19 agreements; $238M value; 1 departments; 2 programs.

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19agreements
$238Mvalue
1departments
2programs

Largest agreements

Agreement$74.4Mvalue2015start–end
Centre for International Studies and Cooperation - Volunteer Cooperation 2020-2027$50.0Mvalue2020start2027end

This project supports 1,300 placements and aims to improve the economic and social well-being of the poorest, most marginalized and vulnerable people, especially women and young women in support of the Sustainable Development Goals. In addition to increasing Canadians' participation in international development and global gender equality issues, this project works to improve the performance of more than 100 partner organizations in developing countries, and their ability to address the gender challenges and relationships that hinder women and young women from reaching their full potential. Th

Resilience of ecosystems and women's leadership in the Sahel$30.0Mvalue2023start2028end

The RÉELS project aims to strengthen the capacities of women, communities and local organizations to identify the vulnerability of ecosystems and biodiversity in their territory and to identify nature-based solutions as a tool for adaptation to climate change. These solutions can be integrated into community development plans. A more sustainable and equitable use of restored or safeguarded ecosystems will reduce conflicts related to natural resources and promote better social cohesion in the Liptako-Gourma region. This project falls under the Environment and Climate Action and Inclusive Govern

Women, Agriculture and Resilience in Senegal$18.0Mvalue2019start2024end

The project aims to transform gender and age group relations in Senegal in order to improve the status of women, young women and young men, as well as their influence and decision making power within their households, communities and farming organizations. It aims to increase access to economic opportunities that are adapted to climate change in irrigated crop sectors. The project also aims to increase the ability of women and young adults to control agricultural resources. It facilitates cooperation among stakeholders of integrated management processes for water resources through irrigated cr

Climate Adaptation and Economic Development of Agricultural Sectors in Haiti$13.0Mvalue2019start2024end

The project seeks to improve the economic well-being and reduce the vulnerability of approximately 4,200 rural households in five communes of Haiti’s Grand'Anse department. Women’s economic empowerment and their enhanced access to decision-making bodies are central to the project, as are the needs and aspirations of young people. Through its strategy to promote good agricultural practices and make them more accessible, the project is working to sustainably increase value added and promote climate change adaptation and resilience in the cacao, yam, cassava and gardening value chains, as well as

Support for Women’s Entrepreneurship Within the Rice Sector$9.7Mvalue2017start2024end

This project aims at improving women parboilers’ living conditions in the southern part of Benin in the Department of Collines through assisting professional rice steaming organizations. Parboiled rice is a method of husking rice, thus enabling the retention of 80% of its nutritional value, increasing its resistance to breakage and allowing for better storage conditions. The project is directly benefitting over 1 500 women parboilers and indirectly contributing to the economic well-being of over 21 000 members of their local community. The project’s activities include: (1) developing suitable

Women’s Voice and Leadership - Haiti$8.0Mvalue2018start2023end

This project aims to advance gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls by supporting local organizations that advance women’s rights in Haiti. It is building the capacity of local women’s rights organizations to provide services to their constituents; help women to know and claim their rights; advocate for gender equality; and empower women and girls. The project reflects growing international evidence of the critical role that local women’s rights and feminist organizations play in advancing gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls. Project activities include the pr

Women's Voice and Leadership - Senegal$6.7Mvalue2018start2024end

P002679001: This project is part of Canada’s Women’s Voice and Leadership Program, which supports local and regional women’s organisations and networks that are working to promote women’s rights, and advance women’s empowerment and gender equality in developing countries. This is done by supporting their activities, building their institutional capacity, and promoting network and alliance-building as women’s rights and feminist organizations are critical agents of change. The Program also responds to the significant, globally recognized gap in funding and support to women’s rights organization

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Agreement$6.0Mvalue2014start–end
Women's Rights and Gender-Sensitive Justice in Guatemala$6.0Mvalue2018start2024end

The project contributes to reducing sexual and gender-based violence against women, especially Indigenous women in the Departments of Alta Verapaz, Sololá and Chimaltenango and strengthens the poorest and most vulnerable’s access to justice. Gender-based violence has reached epidemic levels in Guatemala as patterns of violence against women committed during the 36-year internal armed conflict have continued, are seen as normal and are often tolerated. A majority of the victims are Indigenous women and girls. Project activities include: (1) providing legal, psychological and social services; (2

Agreement$6.0Mvalue2015start–end
The Sama Sama project$5.7Mvalue2025start2028end

This project aims to improve equitable participation and representation of women and marginalized groups in the democratic space in Nepal and the Philippines. Project activities include: (1) establishing government-to-citizen platforms technical hubs; (2) creating a peer support program for women and youths; (3) supporting data and evidence-based action-researches; (4) organizing solidarity tours; (5) establishing the Future Leaders' Empowerment program; (6) establishing micro-grant program for evidence-based advocacy campaigns; (7) establishing capacity building programs for women candidates

Agreement$1.3Mvalue2015start–end
Agreement$750Kvalue2014start–end
Agreement$500Kvalue2013start–end
Agreement$496Kvalue2013start–end
Agreement$400Kvalue2015start–end
Agreement$300Kvalue2015start–end
Agreement$250Kvalue2013start–end

Departments

Global Affairs Canada19agreements$238Mvalue2programs
  • International Development Assistance Program
  • Contributions-Partnership Programming

All grants from Global Affairs Canada

Years

20251agreements$5.7Mvalue1programs
  • Contributions-Partnership Programming
20231agreements$30.0Mvalue1programs
  • International Development Assistance Program
20201agreements$50.0Mvalue1programs
  • International Development Assistance Program
20192agreements$31.0Mvalue1programs
  • International Development Assistance Program
20183agreements$20.7Mvalue1programs
  • International Development Assistance Program
20171agreements$9.7Mvalue1programs
  • International Development Assistance Program
20155agreements$82.4Mvalue0programs
    20142agreements$6.8Mvalue0programs
      20133agreements$1.2Mvalue0programs

        Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. Source: Government of Canada proactive disclosure of grants and contributions (open.canada.ca, dataset 432527ab-7aac-45b5-81d6-7597107a7013), 1,327,352 rows as published, collapsed to one agreement per agreement number (per reference number where none is given) at its latest amendment, which carries the full agreement value. Years are the agreement start year. Agreements with individuals are counted but not named.