Grants and Contributions:
Title:
OAS Mission to Support the Fight Against Corruption and Impunity in Honduras (MACCIH)
Agreement Number:
5007062818 P001922001
Agreement Value:
$4,800,000.00
Agreement Date:
Sep 27, 2016 - Mar 30, 2021
Description:
This initiative aims to strengthen mechanisms to fight corruption and improve the rule of law in Honduras. To do so, it focuses on four main areas of action: preventing and combating corruption; reforming the Honduran criminal justice system; reforming the political and electoral system; and public security.
Project activities include: (1) providing technical advice to Honduran institutions such as the Attorney General’s Office, the Supreme Electoral Tribunal, the National Police of Honduras and other entities; (2) establishing an observatory of the criminal justice system to help civil society hold the Government to account; and (3) providing support to the implementation of the new Law for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, Journalists, Media Personnel, and Justice Officials.
The project, implemented by the Organization of American States (OAS), is directly strengthening capacity of civil society and public servants involved in Honduras’ justice and political systems; ultimately indirectly benefiting the entire Honduran population.
Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Expected Results:
The expected outcomes for this project include: (1) strengthened national institutions to undertake investigation and prosecution to dismantle corruption networks; (2) increased transparency and accountability of Honduran political party system; and (3) enhanced national institutions to implement the reforms of the Honduran justice system.
Location:
Washington, US
Reference Number:
064-2020-2021-Q3-00442
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Additional Information:
Belated reporting that should have been included in the 2019-2020 2nd Quarter report: The end date is postponed to March 30, 2021 and the value is increased by $500,000 CAD.
Amendment Date
Jul 12, 2019
Recipient's Legal Name:
OAS - Organization of American States
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.
Amendments: