Title:
Supporting Productive Sectors Development Program in Lebanon
Agreement Number:
7416081 P007541001
Agreement Value:
$10,000,000.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 30, 2020 - Mar 31, 2022
Description:
This project aims to support Lebanon’s manufacturing (agro-food) and agriculture sectors, which have been identified as having a high potential for job creation for women and youth in disadvantaged areas. The project works to promote equal access to economic opportunities for women and men in productive sectors, in order to support social and economic equality and stimulate economic growth. Project activities include: (1) developing strategies and legislative reviews; (2) supporting infrastructure investment; and (3) enhancing skills and production capacities for farmers, cooperatives, and small businesses.
Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Expected Results:
The expected outcomes for this project include: (1) strengthened gender response in policies and legislation to address key barriers to women’s economic participation; (2) increased market access for medium and small businesses; (3) enhanced leadership and business management skills for women entrepreneurs in the agro-food sector; (4) increased access to upgraded technology and matching grants for farming families; (5) increased knowledge and skills in good agricultural practices and in quality and safe products for farming families; (6) increased knowledge and skills in environmental sustainability for businesses; and (7) strengthened ability for youth to be matched to work placements.
Reference Number:
064-2019-2020-Q4-00059
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.