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Title:

Political and Electoral Observation in Guyana

Agreement Number:

7412836 P008138001

Agreement Value:

$861,652.00

Agreement Date:

Oct 22, 2019 - Mar 31, 2022

Description:

This project aims to carry out long-term elections observation and inclusive constitutional reform activities in order to mitigate ethnic divide in politics, foster credible elections, and to reinstill confidence in Guyana’s democratic institutions. This project works to achieve this through the deployment of long-term observers, key stakeholder meetings, constitutional reform workshops and public reporting. Key stakeholders participating in this project include political party leaders, government officials, election management officials, the security sector, judicial sector, and religious and civil society leaders, including women.

Organization:

Global Affairs Canada

Expected Results:

The expected outcomes for this project include:

(1) positive changes in electoral and political policy and/ or practice that reflect international standards for democratic governance and elections; (2) electoral preparations reflect increased transparency, credibility, and inclusivity of women, the Amerindian community, Afro-Guyanese, and Indo-Guyanese and (3) increased public discourse on election and political reform issues among key stakeholders including political parties, civil society organizations, government officials, and others.

Location:

Atlanta, US

Reference Number:

064-2019-2020-Q4-00225

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

For-profit organization

Additional Information:

The end date is postponed to March 31, 2022 and the value is increased by $161,652 CAD.

Amendment Date

Jan 13, 2021

Recipient's Legal Name:

The Carter Center

Program:

Peace and Stabilization Operations

Program Purpose:

The Peace and Stabilization Operations Program (PSOPs) is an integral component of the Government of Canada’s toolbox to prevent and respond to conflicts and crises abroad. It supports rapid, effective, whole-of-government coordinated responses to a wide range of challenges and serves as a valuable instrument for supporting stability in conflict-affected regions. PSOPs provides visible and concrete assistance in response to conflicts and crises abroad through targeted programming, the deployment of Canadian police officers (in partnership with Public Safety Canada and the RCMP) and civilian personnel, and direct support to the UN and multilateral peace operations, conflict prevention, mediation, and peacebuilding efforts.

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