Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Canada's Contribution to the Pandemic Fund
Agreement Number:
7448638 P012110001
Agreement Value:
$50,000,000.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 31, 2023 - Jun 30, 2026
Description:
The Pandemic Fund, a new World Bank-hosted Financial Intermediary Fund, aims to reduce the risks associated with pandemics by providing a dedicated stream of additional, long-term funding to address gaps in pandemic prevention, preparedness and response (PPR) activities. This fund supports low and lower-middle income countries and at regional and global levels. Project activities include: (1) helping countries and regions to detect, report and share information on disease outbreaks; (2) building resilient health systems that can withstand health emergencies, including trained healthcare workers, safe health facilities, and tools and materials needed to adequately deliver health services; (3) building trust and improving communication within communities; and (4) improving equitable access to vaccines, therapeutics, diagnostics and essential supplies.
Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Expected Results:
The expected outcomes of this project include: (1) improved capability in
holistic disease surveillance and preparedness for health emergencies; (2) improved cooperation
on PPR among countries, regionally, globally and across sectors within countries; and (3) increased incentivization of additional investment in pandemic PPR.
Location:
Washington, US
Reference Number:
064-2024-2025-Q2-00502
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Additional Information:
Belated reporting
Recipient's Operating Name:
IBRD Trust Funds - World Bank
Recipient's Legal Name:
IBRD Trust Funds - World Bank
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.