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Title:

Canada-ASEAN Scholarships and Educational Exchanges for Development Program

Agreement Number:

7423808 P002010001

Agreement Value:

$64,200.00

Agreement Date:

Oct 8, 2020 - Nov 30, 2021

Description:

The project aims to channel the creativity and the productivity of a new generation of students and young professionals, especially women, to contribute to poverty reduction and inclusive growth within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) region. More specifically, it seeks to deepen the knowledge and develop practical skills of students or mid-level professionals from the ASEAN region in areas of study that contribute to the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Project activities include: (1) the provision of short-term (up to 8 months) scholarships for study/research for ASEAN students in Canadian post-secondary academic institutions in areas of study that are aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals; (2) the creation of institutional agreements between Canadian and ASEAN post-secondary academic institutions; (3) the provision of short-term scholarships for ASEAN mid-career professionals working in sectors that contribute to the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development to enhance their knowledge and skills in their area of work; and (4) the creation of an alumni network.

Organization:

Global Affairs Canada

Expected Results:

The expected outcomes for this project include: (1) increased knowledge and skills of youth and young professionals, especially women, in areas that contribute to the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development; and (2) strengthened linkages between ASEAN and Canadian post-secondary academic institutions.

Location:

Halifax, Nova Scotia, CA B3H 3C3

Reference Number:

064-2020-2021-Q3-00267

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

119189900

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Recipient's Legal Name:

Saint Mary's University

Federal Riding Name:

Halifax

Federal Riding Number:

12005

Program:

International Development Assistance Program

Program Purpose:

The main purpose on the International Development Assistance Program is to reduce poverty for those living in countries where Global Affairs Canada engages in international development.