Grants and Contributions

The CESR Facility aims at advancing climate mitigation and adaptation objectives in ODA-eligible countries. The Facility will, through sovereign lending, leverages concessional finance to scale clean energy investments, while also strengthening coastal and marine resilience in SIDS.

The CESR Facility will support projects under four distinct windows: (i) Technical Assistance, to support capacity-building initiatives, policy and regulatory reforms, and targeted interventions, including efforts to address gender equality gaps in the energy and blue economy sectors; (ii) Energy Transition, which will accelerate the shift away from fossil fuels by financing renewable energy infrastructure, energy efficiency, and grid modernization in middle-income and creditworthy low-income countries; (iii) SIDS Renewable Energy, which will facilitate access to affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy in SIDS; and (iv) SIDS Blue Resilience, aimed at enhancing climate resilience in coastal and marine ecosystems, with a focus on nature-based solutions, sustainable fisheries, and marine infrastructure adaptation.

P012820001: The Palestinian Fund for Reconstruction and Development (PFRD) has been operational in West Bank and Gaza since 2021. Also, it is a vital tool to support the Palestinian Authority (PA) and the Palestinian economy, especially following the war in Gaza. Canada’s proposed contribution of CAD 30M $ over 3 years to PFRD, specifically on Pillar III. It seeks to strengthen sustainable recovery, economic reform, and social resilience through the provision of indirect financial and technical support to the PA. In addition, PFRD has cross-cutting themes of gender, citizen engagement, climate resilience and digital innovation which are central to its operations and are implemented throughout its portfolio. This contribution aims to alleviate the heavy burden on the PA, facing unprecedented levels of fiscal instability, and risking their ability to sustain essential public services to the Palestinian people, implement their reform agenda and plan for long-term recovery and reconstruction and governance of Gaza.

Project activities include: (1) developing business management skills and financial literacy, including organization, negotiation, and record keeping; (2) strengthening operational processes, including marketing, legal and business registration, and product certification; and (3) mentoring and coaching beneficiaries of this project, including unemployed (skilled and unskilled workers), women and disabled persons. | P012820002: The PFRD has been operational in WBG since 2021 and has been a vital tool to support the PA and the Palestinian economy, especially following the war in Gaza. Canada’s proposed contribution of CAD $30M over three years to PFRD, specifically on Pillars I and III, will strengthen sustainable recovery, economic reform, and social resilience through the provision of indirect financial and technical support to the PA. In addition, PFRD has cross-cutting themes of gender, citizen engagement, climate resilience and digital innovation which are central to the operations of PFRD and are implemented throughout its portfolio. This contribution will alleviate the heavy burden on the PA, facing unprecedented levels of fiscal instability, and risking their ability to sustain essential public services to the Palestinian people, implement their reform agenda and plan for long-term recovery and reconstruction and governance of Gaza. | P012820003: This project aims to increase women’s participation and leadership in political institutions and decision-making across political and civic spaces in Lebanon, embracing diversity. Project activities include: (1) providing training, coaching, and networking support to women leaders in parliament, municipal councils, syndicates, and universities. It does so to encourage women to be prominent, effective, and independent leaders; (2) establishing women leaders’ groups at the municipal level and building their capacities to develop local action plans, carry out initiatives, voice women’s priorities, and demand and influence local decision-makers; (3) providing technical support to feminist coalitions and the national women’s rights machinery to enhance their capacity to build alliances and advocate for gender-responsive reforms. It focuses on issues such as personal status, sexual and gender-based violence, nationality reform, and quotas in elected bodies; (4) supporting evidence-based advocacy to promote gender equality and women's political participation. This includes challenging gender norms and stereotypes, promoting women in leadership roles, and encouraging men’s engagement in care and home duties; and (5) implementing initiatives to prevent and respond to violence against women in politics such as cyber-bullying

This grant represents Canada’s institutional support to the Fund for responding to loss and damage (FRLD). The FRLD uses these funds and other donors’ funding to provide financial assistance to developing countries that are particularly vulnerable to the adverse effects of climate change. This includes addressing both economic and non-economic losses caused by extreme weather events and slow-onset events, such as sea-level rise and desertification. The FRLD operates under the guidance of the Conference of the Parties (COP) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).

Project activities of this project include: (1) providing financial assistance to developing countries to help them respond to climate-related emergencies, intermediate or long-term recovery, reconstruction or rehabilitation, and displacement, relocation, or migration caused by temporary and permanent loss and damage. Financial support to developing countries also includes actions to address slow onset events, develop

To enhance sustainability, the World Bank collaborates with the Ministry of Health in co-financing efforts and capacity-building initiatives.

The Global Concessional Financing Facility (GCFF) mobilizes financial resources to support middle-income countries affected by refugee crises. Canada is 1 of the 10 members of the Steering Committee for this financing mechanism. Recognizing the global public good provided by these countries in hosting significant populations of refugees, GCFF uses donor contributions to significantly reduce interest rates on loans provided to host countries by partner multilateral development banks. This lower-cost financing targets projects that improve the well-being of refugees and local host communities in areas such as education, health, and job creation, aiming for sustainable development outcomes.

This project proposes a $55 million investment to secure and reinforce the building blocks of Mozambique’s health system to improve health outcomes for the most vulnerable communities in the country. Implemented in 10 out of Mozambique’s 11 provinces, this project will reach nearly 5 million people in historically underserved districts with critical services. By investing in the essential foundations of the healthcare system -- such as rehabilitating district hospitals with resilient infrastructure and access to clean water, ensuring sustainable access to quality family planning services, and expanding community health programs - this project will build stability in health care delivery. Additionally, it aims to reestablish functional surgical units, enhance access to sexual and reproductive health services, and deliver essential nutrition interventions to 1.5 million children. These investments will help to prevent early pregnancies, reduce maternal and newborn deaths, prevent stunting, and improve the basic health and wellbeing of Mozambicans while leveraging additional investments in the health system.

This project seeks to assist Moro Islamic Liberation Front former combatants and their communities to peacefully and inclusively achieve their desired quality of life. It contributes to developing the six previously acknowledged Moro Islamic Liberation Front camps with the end view of transforming these areas into peaceful and productive communities. The Bangsamoro Normalization Trust Fund is the formal mechanism and primary channel through which donors coordinate their support for the normalization process and socio-economic development in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. Project activities include: (1) providing normalization technical assistance and capacity building to central, regional, and local government agencies; (2) providing grants for institutional and operational support to implement the normalization program; (3) providing grants for socio-economic support to Moro Islamic Liberation Front former combatants and communities, such as providing unconditional cash transfers, vocational training, micro-enterprise promotion, employment assistance; and (4) providing other socio-economic assistance and carrying out activities to improve Moro Islamic Liberation Front communities’ access to basic services, including health and education, small productive infrastructure, connectivity and social enterprises.

This project aims to strengthen, secure, and diversify global critical mineral supply chains. It supports developing and emerging economies in participating more fully in the critical minerals sector and in capturing greater benefits from the minerals they produce to promote long-term, sustainable economic growth. The Resilient and Inclusive Supply Chain Enhancement (RISE) Partnership aligns with G7 commitments to build more resilient and secure supply chains. This project seeks to strengthen partnerships, promote responsible mining practices, and ensure that critical mineral supply chains are reliable, inclusive, and beneficial to all stakeholders. Project activities include: (1) providing technical assistance, capacity building, and skills development programs; (2) encouraging knowledge generation and public-private collaboration; and (3) facilitating financing.

Project activities include: (1) conducting legislative and regulatory review for the purposes of National Risk Assessments; (2) delivering supervisory and investigative tools and operation manuals; and (3) facilitating workshops, training and mentoring, including to law enforcement agencies, tailored to countries’ specific needs. The World Bank implements this project.

This project supports the Canadian sovereign loan to the Government of South Africa for the Just Energy Transition partnership, which aims to transition to a low-carbon economy and strengthen resilience to climate change. Project activities include: (1) reviewing existing public programs to improve access to quality services for people affected by climate-induced shocks; (2) re-designing programs to effectively support local economic diversification and skills training for workers; (3) supporting government officials to enhance their skills for managing the socio-economic impacts of climate change and transition to low-carbon economy; and (4) facilitating community participation in the Just Energy Transition.