Title:
Coordination of Humanitarian Responses by the Country-Based Pooled Funds – UNDP 2021
Agreement Number:
7429194 P010184001 & P010184002
Agreement Value:
$51,650,000.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 31, 2021 - Mar 31, 2022
Description:
P010184001 & P010184002 : The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs’ (OCHA) primary mandate is to oversee the coordination of international humanitarian responses, in partnership with national and international actors, in order to achieve more coherent and effective humanitarian action. This grant represents Canada’s support to the UN Country-Based Pooled Funds, managed by OCHA with support from the Multi-Partner Trust Fund Office (UNDP), in Afghanistan, the Central African Republic, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Somalia, South Sudan, and Sudan.
With the support of Canada and other donors, OCHA fulfills its mandate by: (1) strengthening humanitarian leadership; (2) establishing and overseeing coordination systems; (3) monitoring and reporting on humanitarian situations; (4) advocating on behalf of affected people; (5) supporting the assessment and prioritization of humanitarian needs and strategic planning; (6) promoting emergency preparedness; and (7) mobilizing funding for humanitarian assistance.
Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Expected Results:
The expected outcomes for this project include: (1) strengthened humanitarian leadership and coordination systems; (2) enhanced monitoring and reporting on humanitarian situations; (3) enhanced advocacy on behalf of affected populations; (4) strengthened assessment and prioritization of humanitarian needs and strategic planning; (5) improved emergency preparedness; and (6) increased funding for humanitarian assistance.
The expected ultimate outcome is lives saved, suffering alleviated and human dignity maintained in countries experiencing humanitarian crises or acute food insecurity.
Reference Number:
064-2021-2022-Q4-00007
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Additional Information:
The value of the agreement is changed to $51,650,000 CAD.
Amendment Date
Mar 17, 2022
Recipient's Legal Name:
UNDP Multi Donor Trust Fund office
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.