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Title:

Reduced vulnerability to climate change and food security for women in the cassava sector

Agreement Number:

7456767 P010705001

Agreement Value:

$4,800,000.00

Agreement Date:

Mar 18, 2024 - Mar 31, 2029

Description:

Desjardins International Development’s project, “Reduced vulnerability to climate change and food security for women in the cassava sector” aims to remove the main barriers that limit women working in the cassava sector in the Gbêkê region of Côte d'Ivoire from adapting to climate change. Project activities include: providing women farmers with training in climate-adapted agricultural practices, leadership and entrepreneurship programs, and improved access to productive resources. The project also plans to develop new financial products and services. It is estimated that 1,500 women will benefit directly from the training and services offered by the project. Members of their families will be indirect beneficiaries of the project – around 7,350 people.

Organization:

Global Affairs Canada

Expected Results:

The expected results of this project include: (1) increased adoption of gender-sensitive climate-adapted agriculture and food systems solutions; and (2) improved performance of partner financial institutions and professional agricultural organizations. These results will contribute to the adoption of climate-adapted agriculture and food systems solutions that meet the needs of women entrepreneurs.

Location:

Lévis, Quebec, CA G6V 4C3

Reference Number:

064-2024-2025-Q2-00224

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:

DID - Développement international Desjardins

Recipient's Legal Name:

Développement international

Federal Riding Name:

Bellechasse--Les Etchemins--Lévis

Federal Riding Number:

24010

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.