Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Successful Sierra Leone Election in 2023
Agreement Number:
7448370 P011886001
Agreement Value:
$1,000,000.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 20, 2023 - Dec 31, 2024
Description:
This project supports the objectives outlined in the Government of Sierra Leone’s National Development Plan 2019-2023. It aims to enhance the institutional capacity of key election management bodies, the judiciary and the police, to implement and oversee the 2022-2023 electoral cycle. It seeks to enhance transparency and inclusion by ensuring that all stakeholders, particularly women, youth, and persons with disabilities, are engaged throughout the process. It also aims to allow them to assess and verify the credibility of electoral processes in an independent manner.
Project activities include: (1) providing capacity building and technical support to state institutions to establish a credible and accurate voter register, strengthen electoral dispute resolution mechanisms, and ensure a peaceful and orderly vote; (2) promoting public awareness and engagement through electoral and civic education and enhanced collaboration with the media to ensure reliable information is shared; and (3) working with state institutions, civil society organizations and independent commissions to ensure women, youth and persons with disabilities are more actively involved, engaged and represented throughout the electoral process.
Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Expected Results:
The expected outcomes for this project include: (1) enhanced management of electoral processes by relevant state institutions; (2) enhanced transparency and civic engagement in electoral processes; and (3) improved participation and representation of women, youth and persons with disabilities in electoral processes.
Location:
New York, US
Reference Number:
064-2024-2025-Q2-00492
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Additional Information:
Belated reporting
Recipient's Operating Name:
UNDP - United Nations Development Programme
Recipient's Legal Name:
UNDP - United Nations Development Programme
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.