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Title:

Strengthening Capacity-Building and Knowledge Sharing of Small and Medium Organizations

Agreement Number:

7402177 P005378001

Agreement Value:

$5,700,000.00

Agreement Date:

Feb 26, 2019 - Jun 30, 2024

Description:

This project aims to enhance the contribution of 300 Canadian small and medium organizations (SMOs) to Canada’s international development efforts. This is done by increasing their effectiveness to deliver sustainable development results, collaboration among each other and engagement of Canadians, especially youth, as global citizens. Project activities include: (1) providing learning opportunities in project management to achieve the objectives of Canada's Feminist International Assistance Policy (FIAP) and the sustainable development goals (SDGs); (2) organizing an annual conference for SMOs and educators to increase knowledge sharing on the FIAP and the SDGs; (3) publishing resources through the virtual resource library; and (4) establishing the SGDs Youth Champions Program, including public engagement training and activities.

Organization:

Global Affairs Canada

Expected Results:

The expected outcomes of this project include: (1) increased effectiveness of Canadian small and medium organizations(SMOs) to deliver sustainable development results in support of Canada's Feminist International Assistance Policy (FIAP) and the sustainable development goals (SDGs); (2) increased collaboration of Canadian SMOs in international development; and (3) increased engagement of Canadians, particularly youth, as global citizens in support of FIAP and the SDGs.

Location:

Edmonton, Alberta, CA T6E 2B3

Reference Number:

064-2018-2019-Q4-00094

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

881149215

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Recipient's Legal Name:

Alberta Council for GlobalCooperation

Federal Riding Name:

Edmonton Strathcona

Federal Riding Number:

48019

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.