Title:
Resilience and Cohesion for Stability in Natural Protected Areas of Burkina Faso
Agreement Number:
7421027 P009534001
Agreement Value:
$250,000.00
Agreement Date:
Jun 8, 2020 - Dec 31, 2021
Description:
The project aims to enhance the resilience and social cohesion of communities along the river in Burkina Faso’s protected areas to improve stability, which encourages development. The project’s specific objective is to ensure the sustainable and participatory management of the forested areas of the Mékrou Basin in Burkina Faso . The project also aims to help bolster anti poaching efforts (through training, equipment, information management and mentorship) by strengthening a unit of officers from the ministry of water and forests and facilitating cooperation with other security forces. A community component also complements anti poaching efforts to encourage the participation of communities, the gathering of information, the resolution of conflicts and the development of income generating activities.
Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Expected Results:
The expected outcomes for this project include: (1) an operational and functional joint operational anti poaching unit; (2) communities along the river have developed conciliation frameworks that foster better social cohesion and greater involvement in the participatory management of natural resources; and (3) a national monitoring framework, a management unit and a communication plan have been put in place.
Reference Number:
064-2020-2021-Q1-00123
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Legal Name:
THE INTERNATIONAL WILDERNESSLEADERSHIP FOUNDATION, INC.
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.