Title:
Agricultural Training for Food Security in Mali (FASAM)
Agreement Number:
5007060583 D000244001 P000568001
Agreement Value:
$19,448,232.00
Agreement Date:
Sep 12, 2014 - Sep 30, 2021
Description:
The project aims to improve the supply of agricultural training, develop a skilled workforce and promote job creation for young people. Agriculture is at the heart of the Malian economy. However, food insecurity remains a major concern. This food insecurity is caused by both external ans internal (structural origins) factors. The development of a skilled agricultural workforce can play an essential role in the prevention of food crises and achieving sustainable food security. Three Malian institutions (technical, vocational and academic levels), would be supported.
Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Expected Results:
The expected outcomes for this project include: (1) improved capacities of stakeholders (producers, professionals, technicians) who have received agricultural training, taking into account in particular gender equality (GE), sustainable development and food security issues; (2) increased access for students to qualified university, technical and vocational teachers; and (3) increased presence of better managed and better governed agricultural training institutions that take into account GE and sustainable development issues.
Location:
Quebec, Quebec, CA G1V 0A6
Reference Number:
GC-2015-Q2-0034
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
119278950
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Additional Information:
The end date is postponed to September 30, 2021
Amendment Date
Apr 2, 2020
Recipient's Legal Name:
Université Laval
Federal Riding Name:
Louis-Hébert
Federal Riding Number:
24044
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.