Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Accelerating Ethiopian Response COVID-19
Agreement Number:
7426277 P009508001
Agreement Value:
$3,000,000.00
Agreement Date:
Dec 30, 2020 - Mar 31, 2022
Description:
This project seeks to increase the Government of Ethiopia's (GoE) resilience to crises and shocks, such as the COVID-19 pandemic. This project works to strengthen Ethiopian public institutions' capacity to provide essential public services to alleviate the social and economic strain of COVID-19, including support for local businesses' recovery and low-income workers. Project activities include: (1) preparing rapid, multi-sectoral impact assessments and recovery plans; (2) supporting the design and establishment of alternate working arrangements in GoE ministries; (3) designing and implementing job retention or compensation schemes in micro, small and medium enterprises for youth, particularly women; and (4) supporting women-owned micro, small and medium enterprises and other affected groups through access to financial and business development services.
Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Expected Results:
The expected outcomes for this project include: (1) effective continuity of critical government functions; and (2) socio-economic impacts mitigated for women-owned enterprises, their employees (formal and informal) and most affected groups.
Location:
New York, US
Reference Number:
064-2021-2022-Q1-00259
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Additional Information:
Belated reporting that should have been included in the 2020-2021 3rd Quarter report.
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.