Title:
Trade for resilient, inclusive and sustainable economic growth
Agreement Number:
7466190 P014879001
Agreement Value:
$15,000,000.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 4, 2025 - Mar 31, 2030
Description:
This project supports inclusive and sustainable economic growth by strengthening the capacity of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those led by women and under-represented groups, to access Canadian and international markets. It aims to strengthen trade support institutions (TSIs) in 16 countries across Africa, Asia, and Latin America to deliver inclusive, gender-responsive, and sustainable services to SMEs. The project also seeks to improve the ability of TSIs to integrate gender equality and social inclusion into their operations and to enhance the export readiness of SMEs. Project activities include: (1) training TSIs to deliver export-readiness and climate-resilient services to SMEs; (2) developing gender action plans and tools to support inclusive service delivery; and (3) coaching SMEs to improve their export offerings and connect with international buyers.
Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Expected Results:
The expected outcomes of this project include: (1) strengthened inclusive, gender-responsive and sustainable trade support services delivered by TSIs to SMEs, especially SMEs led by women and other under-represented groups, in targeted countries; (2) increased effectiveness of TSIs to mainstream gender equality and social inclusion into their institution and their services for SMEs, especially SMEs led by women and other under-represented groups, in targeted countries; and (3) increased access to Canadian and international markets by SMEs, especially SMEs led by women and other under-represented groups, in targeted countries.
Location:
OTTAWA, Ontario, CA
Reference Number:
064-2024-2025-Q4-0266
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Legal Name:
Trade Facilitation Office Canada TFO Canada
Program:
Contributions-Partnership Programming
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.