Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Assessed Contribution - Commonwealth Secretariat - 2023 to 2025
Agreement Number:
7469481 P005160007
Agreement Value:
$6,142,657.00
Agreement Date:
Jul 21, 2025 - Jul 22, 2025
Description:
This assessed contribution represents Canada’s long-term support to the Commonwealth Secretariat. The Commonwealth Secretariat uses these funds and other members’ funding, to achieve its mandate. The Secretariat's mandate includes: (1) supporting the Commonwealth as a corporate secretariat; (2) undertaking policy and advocacy work, notably supporting small and vulnerable states; and (3) providing technical and advisory services to member countries.
The current Strategic Plan (2021 to 2025) orients the work of the Secretariat around four goals: (1) democracy and governance; (2) sustainable development; (3) resilience and climate action; and (4) small and other vulnerable states.
Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Expected Results:
The expected outcomes as stated by the Commonwealth Secretariat include: (1) greater adherence to Commonwealth values and principles and advancement of good governance; (2) sustainable and inclusive economic and social development; (3) climate-resilient and low-carbon development to respond to climate and ocean emergencies; and (4) small and other vulnerable states’ needs and concerns addressed in global governance and financing mechanisms.
Location:
LONDON, GB SW1Y 5HX
Reference Number:
064-2025-2026-Q2-00033
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Legal Name:
Commonwealth Secretariat
Federal Riding Name:
Not Coded
Federal Riding Number:
NA
Program:
Commonwealth Secretariat - IAE
Program Purpose: