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Title:

Institutional support to International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research - Bangladesh

Agreement Number:

7458360 P011567001

Agreement Value:

$15,000,000.00

Agreement Date:

May 6, 2024 - Mar 31, 2029

Description:

This project aims to provide institutional support to the International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (icddr,b), a leading global health research centre in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Icddr,b’s mandate is to find low-cost, innovative solutions to public health problems facing low- and middle-income countries through scientific research. This project supports icddr,b’s 2023-2027 Strategic Plan. Project activities include: (1) developing research and scaling up icddr,b’s innovations; (2) delivering free health care, especially for women and children; (3) and strengthening icddr,b’s operations through investment in research technologies, human resources development, and initiatives to improve its effectiveness, efficiency, and long-term viability.

Organization:

Global Affairs Canada

Expected Results:

The expected outcomes of this project include: (1) improved research and evidence-based low-cost solutions for public health problems in resource-poor countries. This includes health risks related to climate change, sexual and reproductive health and rights, and maternal, child and newborn health and malnutrition, focusing on women and girls; (2) improved access to basic and gender-responsive clinical services for diarrheal diseases, malnutrition and support for humanitarian emergency response; and (3) strengthened management and sustainability of icddr,b.

Location:

Dhaka, BD

Reference Number:

064-2024-2025-Q2-00307

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 2024-2025 1st Quarter report.

Recipient's Operating Name:

icddr,b

Recipient's Legal Name:

International Centre for Diarrhoeal

Federal Riding Number:

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.