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Title:

Building inclusive democracy in Sri Lanka

Agreement Number:

7457467 P014137001

Agreement Value:

$149,992.00

Agreement Date:

Feb 19, 2024 - Mar 31, 2025

Description:

This project aims to improve inclusive democratic governance in Sri Lanka to better address the needs of women, youth and marginalized communities in the aftermath of Sri Lanka’s economic crisis. Project activities include: (1) developing case studies on the economic benefits of inclusive governance practices and sharing them with political leaders and party members; (2) facilitating dialogues with political leaders and party members on the comparative economic advantages of inclusive, multilevel forms of governance; (3) facilitating capacity and knowledge-building activities for women, youth, marginalized leaders, and civil society organizations. It does so by focusing on multilevel systems’ structures, processes, entry points and fiscal practices that are relevant to these target groups; and (4) providing training to women, youth and marginalized leaders on engaging with political decision-making systems.

Organization:

Global Affairs Canada

Expected Results:

The expected outcomes of this project include: (1) improved decision making by political leaders and parties, including women representatives, supporting inclusive governance in Sri Lanka; and (2) increased participation of women, youth, and marginalized communities, including Tamils and Muslims, in governance processes within Sri Lanka.

Location:

Ottawa, Ontario, CA K1P 5E7

Reference Number:

064-2024-2025-Q2-00138

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 2023-2024 4th Quarter report.

Recipient's Operating Name:

FORUM OF FEDERATIONS

Recipient's Legal Name:

FORUM OF FEDERATIONS

Federal Riding Name:

Ottawa Centre

Federal Riding Number:

35075

Program:

Office of Human Rights, Freedoms and Inclusion Programming

Program Purpose:

The Office of Human Rights, Freedoms and Inclusion Programming supports international assistance initiatives aimed at promoting and protecting democratic values, institutions and processes.