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Title:

Program for Municipal Leadership Inclusive of Women in Tunisia

Agreement Number:

7396665 P006069001

Agreement Value:

$6,765,100.00

Agreement Date:

Nov 27, 2018 - Mar 31, 2023

Description:

The project aims to increase the influence of local women citizens and women leaders in the management of municipal affairs. The project aims to build the capacity of at least 300 women elected officials and local leaders involved in municipal politics. In addition, the project contributes to the development of municipal policies and services inclusive of women and girls that have an impact on them and on vulnerable groups, such as women and youth in marginalized areas. Project activities include: (1) implementing training programmes for elected men and women to recognize and support women's leadership; (2) conducting a study with civil society in targeted municipalities for the development of gender-sensitive public services; and (3) sensitizing government authorities and the National Federation of Tunisian Cities [Fédération Nationale des Villes Tunisiennes (FNVT)] to the gender equality aspect in the management of local affairs. The project helps raise awareness to women's leadership and participation among some 7,206 electoral advisors (of which 3,500 are women). The project targets eight municipalities, with a population of about 350,000 inhabitants, half of whom are women.

Organization:

Global Affairs Canada

Expected Results:

The expected outcomes for this project include: (1) women are more involved in targeted communes for more gender-sensitive and inclusive public service delivery for women and girls; and (2) government authorities and the FNVT institutionalize good practices regarding women's participation in local governance.

Location:

Ottawa, Ontario, CA K1N 5P3

Reference Number:

064-2018-2019-Q3-00354

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

118913938

Recipient Type:

Government

Recipient's Legal Name:

Federation of Canadian Municipalities

Federal Riding Name:

Ottawa--Vanier

Federal Riding Number:

35078

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.