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Title:

Improving Gender Equality, Waste Management and Clean Energy in Haiti

Agreement Number:

7415436 P005985001

Agreement Value:

$2,000,000.00

Agreement Date:

Feb 5, 2020 - Mar 31, 2024

Description:

The project aims to improve the well-being of those living in the Gonaïves commune in Haiti. The project works to integrate waste management through allowing the sale of carbon credits and the production of green energy through the recovery of biogas produced by the decomposition of waste, which allows, in the long term, to self-finance waste management operations. Project activities include: (1) carrying out engineering analyses; (2) installing the first biomethanation plant; (3) closing the current unofficial landfill site and reintegrating the disadvantaged population and women in recycling and waste collection activitie; (4) establishing an energy sales contract and carbon credits; (5) implementing a comprehensive campaign to raise awareness around healthy and smart management of waste and the environment; (6) providing job training in the field of waste collection and landfill management; and (7) establishing a team of waste collection and recycling operators. The project activities aim to directly reach 50,000 people in Gonaïves (60% of whom are women) by the end of the project.

Organization:

Global Affairs Canada

Expected Results:

The expected outcomes for this project include: (1) the empowerment of women within Bioénergie Haïti (BEH) and its local partners; (2) the financially viable and improved waste management of the population of Gonaïves by BEH; and (3) the increased equitable participation of the population of Gonaïves in the waste collection system.

Location:

Montreal, Quebec, CA H2L 1J6

Reference Number:

064-2019-2020-Q4-00250

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

121031751

Recipient Type:

For-profit organization

Recipient's Legal Name:

Biothermica Technologies Inc.

Federal Riding Name:

Laurier--Sainte-Marie

Federal Riding Number:

24039

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.