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Title:

Addressing the Polycrisis: GESI Approaches for New Geopolitical Contexts

Agreement Number:

7466208 P015330001

Agreement Value:

$2,100,000.00

Agreement Date:

Mar 6, 2025 - Jun 30, 2028

Description:

This project supports the Overseas Development Institute’s (ODI) Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) program, focusing on responses to the complex "polycrisis" affecting societies globally. It aims to strengthen the knowledge and application of GESI approaches to address intertwined social, economic, political, and environmental challenges. Through the ALIGN (Advancing Learning and Innovation on Gender Norms) platform platform, the project provides resources for policymakers, practitioners, and civil society actors to incorporate GESI strategies in their work, promoting resilience and equality in changing geopolitical contexts. Key activities include: (1) generating evidence on gender-inclusive policies; (2) supporting dialogues to counter gender backlash; (3) fostering inclusive research networks; and (4) empowering global South partners to drive local, impactful change?.

Organization:

Global Affairs Canada

Expected Results:

The expected results of this project include: (1) enhanced capacity of policymakers, practitioners, and civil society actors to apply Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) approaches effectively in addressing polycrisis challenges; (2) improved evidence base on gender-inclusive policies to guide strategic decision-making in social, economic, political, and environmental domains; (3) strengthened alignment of GESI strategies within national and regional policies to promote resilience and equality in evolving geopolitical contexts; and (4) increased support for knowledge-sharing and collaborative networks to empower global South partners in driving locally impactful and sustainable change.

Location:

LONDON, GB SE1 8NJ

Reference Number:

064-2024-2025-Q4-00126

Agreement Type:

Grant

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

6000000000000

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Recipient's Legal Name:

Overseas Development Institute

Federal Riding Name:

Not Coded

Federal Riding Number:

Program:

Grants - Multilateral Programming

Program Purpose:

Subvention Programmation multilatérale