Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Support to the Global Partnership for Effective Development Co-operation 2019-2020
Agreement Number:
7407938 P006888001
Agreement Value:
$700,000.00
Agreement Date:
Jun 21, 2019 - Mar 31, 2021
Description:
This grant represents Canada’s support to Global Partnership for Effective Development Co-operation via the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). The UNDP and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) provide secretariat support to the Global Partnership through the Joint Support Team, which helps implement the Global Partnership’s Programme of Work.
The Global Partnership for Effective Development Cooperation (GPEDC) was established in 2012 as a unique multi-stakeholder platform comprising of member states (161, including Canada) and non-state actors (56). It aims to advance the effectiveness of development efforts by all actors, and help the delivery of results that are long-lasting and contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the 2030 Agenda. Since 2017, Canada has been a Steering Committee Member of the Global Partnership and represents a constituency that includes Australia, New Zealand and the United States.
Project activities include (1) supporting the extended 2017-18 Global Partnership Programme of Work, including funding for the 2019 Senior Level Meeting; (2) supporting the next Programme Work and outputs of new work streams; and (3) enhancing coordination with the communities of practice known as Global Partnership Initiatives.
Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Expected Results:
The expected outcomes for this project include: (1) Advancing effectiveness of cooperation at country level through support to policy and institutional reforms and capacity strengthening; and (2) Improving partnerships and global evidence-based policy dialogues.
Location:
New York, US
Reference Number:
064-2019-2020-Q1-00175
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Legal Name:
UNDP - United Nations Development Programme
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.