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Title:

Building an entrepreneurial ecosystem in Sri Lanka: program 2023 to 2029

Agreement Number:

7448185 P010713001

Agreement Value:

$6,600,370.00

Agreement Date:

Mar 27, 2023 - Mar 31, 2029

Description:

This project helps improve economic well-being especially among women in northern Sri Lanka. It supports transformative change within Sri Lanka’s entrepreneurial ecosystem and contributes to economic empowerment, well-being, and inclusive growth. This project supports the sustainable growth of start-up, early-stage, and growth-stage enterprises for a strengthened gender-responsive entrepreneurial ecosystem. Project activities include: (1) providing gender-responsive and inclusive incubation and acceleration services to targeted entrepreneurs; (2) engaging members of the diaspora communities as coaches and investors; and (3) providing specialized training for fund managers and other stakeholders on Gender Lens investing and impact measurement.

Organization:

Global Affairs Canada

Expected Results:

The expected outcomes of this project include: (1) increased equitable and sustainable growth of start-up, early-stage, and growth-stage enterprises, especially those owned by, operated by, or serving women in the North of Sri Lanka; and (2) strengthened and more equitable gender-transformative entrepreneurial ecosystem in Sri Lanka.

Location:

Ottawa, Ontario, CA K1Y 4M8

Reference Number:

064-2024-2025-Q2-00485

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Additional Information:

Belated reporting

Recipient's Operating Name:

WUSC - World University Service of Canada

Recipient's Legal Name:

WORLD UNIVERSITY SERVICE OF CANADA

Federal Riding Name:

Ottawa Centre

Federal Riding Number:

35075

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.