Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Building Extractive Sector Governance
Agreement Number:
5007061976 D001083001
Agreement Value:
$18,911,555.00
Agreement Date:
Nov 17, 2015 - Mar 31, 2022
Description:
This project provides Canadian and International technical assistance to Colombian government agencies responsible for the management of the natural resources and extractive sectors. The project helps strengthen the capacities of the government entities at national and local levels to enable the Colombian extractive sector to contribute to more environmentally sustainable and equitable economic growth.
Project activities include: (1) reviewing extractive sector policies and regulations related to environmental management and indigenous community consultation; (2) establishing training and tools to prevent conflict at the community level; (3) developing government information systems to improve decision-making and transparency on environmental impacts, revenues and land use planning; and (4) creating a learning program on Canadian best practices in community relations and environmental management for communities in the departments of Putumayo, Meta and Antioquia.
Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Expected Results:
The expected outcomes for this project include:
(1) improved capacity of regulating authorities to monitor and regulate environmental activities of mining and extractive sector companies; (2) more effective collaboration between government, private sector and civil society in addressing extractive sector conflicts; (3) more transparent an effective management and decision-making by the Ministry of Interior, Ministry of Environment and Ministry of Mines and Energy.
Location:
Calgary, Alberta, CA T2X 1Z2
Reference Number:
GC-2016-Q3-0241
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
120560594
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Additional Information:
The end date is postponed to March 31, 2022
Amendment Date
Mar 31, 2020
Recipient's Legal Name:
Alinea International Ltd (formely Agriteam Canada)
Federal Riding Name:
Calgary Midnapore
Federal Riding Number:
48008
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.
Amendments: