Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Adaptation and Valorization of Entrepreneurship in Irrigated Agriculture
Agreement Number:
7403941 P005390001
Agreement Value:
$17,966,021.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 28, 2019 - Jun 30, 2024
Description:
The project aims to improve the socio-economic well-being and resilience of farming households, especially women and youth, in the Sédhiou and Tambacounda regions of Senegal, through climate friendly agricultural and irrigation practices. Among other things, the project stands out for its approach of adopting innovative and affordable technologies and using smart practices in agriculture by women and youth. The project focuses on creating public-private partnerships with financial institutions, among others, to ensure access to financing, and partnerships with private companies for the purchase of agricultural products. Project activities include: (1) developing customized training programs for women and youth in topics such as financial management, business planning, climate change; (2) administering and disseminating market research on the needs of farming households, especially of women and youth, to agricultural input and irrigation service providers; and (3) developing multi-stakeholder platforms for women and youth for a common dialogue on water resources management.
Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Expected Results:
The expected outcomes of this project include: (1) increased socio-economic empowerment of women and youth; (2) sustainable and innovative intensification of irrigated crops adapted to climate change; and (3) improved local governance and territorial management of water resources.
Location:
Waterloo, Ontario, CA N2L 0C7
Reference Number:
064-2018-2019-Q4-00161
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
107691057
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Legal Name:
MEDA - Mennonite Economic Development Associates
Federal Riding Name:
Waterloo
Federal Riding Number:
35112
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.