Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Social economy project of agricultural services for rural women in Tunisia
Agreement Number:
7437205 P010415001
Agreement Value:
$9,547,029.01
Agreement Date:
Jan 20, 2022 - Mar 31, 2027
Description:
This project aims to economically empower agri-food processors in Tunisia and equip them with the tools and expertise needed to become more resilient in the face of climate change over 4 years (2022-2026). The project focuses on poverty reduction, the promotion of gender equality and the economic empowerment of women and girls. It seeks to address the lack of training, inaccessibility to financing opportunities, and lack of female leadership within the agricultural and agri-food sectors, as well as the poor integration of gender-based considerations and perspectives in public policy. Project activities include: (1) providing training to improve existing agri-food practices and the management of energy, water and waste; (2) conducting an analysis of policy frameworks, issues and opportunities related to women's management of Mutual Agricultural Service Societies (MASS) which consider the implications of the COVID-19 pandemic and climate change; and (3) increasing MASS’s capacities to provide financing opportunities, and product packaging, promotion, negotiation and distribution services to agri-food processors, especially women. The project directly benefits 21,000 people and indirectly affects 144,000 people.
Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Expected Results:
The expected outcomes for this project include: (1) use of climate change mitigation and adaptation practices by women agri-food processors; (2) increased access to financial services and training programs for women agri-food processors; (3) increased empowerment of women in the management and governance of MASS offering economical services and training programs.
Location:
Longueuil, Quebec, CA J4H 4E7
Reference Number:
064-2021-2022-Q4-00038
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
137222279
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Legal Name:
UPA DI - Union des producteurs agricoles - développement international
Federal Riding Name:
Longueuil--Saint-Hubert
Federal Riding Number:
24043
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.