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Title:

Strengthening Federalism and Inclusive Governance in Myanmar

Agreement Number:

7409904 P006750001

Agreement Value:

$6,701,213.00

Agreement Date:

Sep 16, 2019 - Jan 31, 2025

Description:

This project aims to strengthen gender-sensitive federal governance in Myanmar. Working at the union, state/region, and district/township levels, the project helps to strengthen capacity, awareness, leadership and dialogue for implementing gender-sensitive federal policies and legislation, and strengthen the participation of women as decision-makers in decentralization. The project works with stakeholders including civil society organizations and women’s groups, political parties, media, academia and parliaments to support governance that is more inclusive for all, especially marginalized groups and women. Project activities include: (1) multi-stakeholder training sessions on key thematic areas of decentralization and the impact on gender equality; (2) development of gender-sensitive curriculum and education materials on federalism; (3) delivery of diploma courses by local trainers for political stakeholders; (4) support for public dialogues on diversity and rights, including women’s rights, democracy, and federalism; (5) a leadership program to strengthen the skills and knowledge for established and young women leaders to advance gender equality and federalism; and (6) an awareness raising program for men and women on the nexus between gender equality and federalism including public dialogues.

Organization:

Global Affairs Canada

Expected Results:

The expected outcomes for this project include: (1) stakeholders develop and implement gender-sensitive federal policies and power-sharing options for a proposed federal state; (2) more equal participation of women with men as decision-makers at all levels in designing a proposed federal state.

Location:

Ottawa, Ontario, CA K1P 5E7

Reference Number:

064-2019-2020-Q2-00137

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

887251429

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Recipient's Legal Name:

Forum of Federations

Federal Riding Name:

Ottawa Centre

Federal Riding Number:

35075

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.