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Title:

Education for Employment in Tunisia

Agreement Number:

7397459 P006071001

Agreement Value:

$5,800,000.00

Agreement Date:

Jan 31, 2019 - Jul 31, 2023

Description:

The project aims to increase the economic power of young adults, particularly women living in the most disadvantaged regions of Tunisia. The project activities include: 1) support the Higher Institutes of Technological Studies (ISET) in the development of training program according to the competency-based approach in the sectors of maintenance of agricultural machinery, ecotourism, renewable energies and agrifood; 2) the establishment of a Business Relations Office, including a student placement service and a graduate monitoring service; 3) support the ISET network in the development and implementation of the gender equality strategy promoting the training and employability of female graduates; 4) provide technical and pedagogical training to women and men working as teachers or directors within the ISET network. The project plans to directly benefit 1200 graduates (45% women), 40 professors and 175 management staff within the ISET network, and professionals from various targeted ministries. The project also expects to indirectly benefit 27,745 graduates and their families for a total of about 110,000 people (50% women).

Organization:

Global Affairs Canada

Expected Results:

The expected results of this project include: (1) better matching of training provision with the employment needs of young women and men; and (2) improvement of equity and equal employment opportunities for women with higher education degrees.

Location:

Ottawa, Ontario, CA K1N 8S7

Reference Number:

064-2018-2019-Q4-00005

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

133165225

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Recipient's Legal Name:

Colleges and Institutes Canada

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.