Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Increased climatic and economic resilience for women-lead small agri-businesses
Agreement Number:
7459228 P010117001
Agreement Value:
$13,371,571.00
Agreement Date:
May 31, 2024 - Jun 30, 2030
Description:
The project aims to increase the climate and economic resilience of women entrepreneurs. It does so using an integrated and innovative approach to support small-scale entrepreneurs. The project seeks to improve the enabling environment for women-led businesses in the agri-food sector. The implementation strategy will induce a culture change oriented towards a customer-based approach. Project activities include: (1) providing management and technical capacity building of women entrepreneurs and service providers supporting women entrepreneurs; (2) developing and improving financial non-financial products and services for women entrepreneurs; (3) adopting practices to enable these women-led businesses to minimize their risks and adapt to climate change; and (4) supporting practices that reduce the negative impact of economic activities on the environment. The project benefits at least 15,000 women-led businesses, mainly in the agri-food sector, two microfinance networks in Benin and various entrepreneurial support service providers.
Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Expected Results:
The expected outcomes of this project include: (1) improved climate change adaptation and performance of agribusinesses led by women; and (2) improve the performance of microfinance institutions and non-financial service providers in supporting greater adoption of climate-smart agriculture solutions by women entrepreneurs in managing their businesses.
Location:
Lévis, Quebec, CA G6V 4C3
Reference Number:
064-2024-2025-Q2-00325
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 2024-2025 1st 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.