Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Value Chains for Economic Growth
Agreement Number:
5007062024 P001150001
Agreement Value:
$18,696,366.00
Agreement Date:
May 2, 2016 - Jun 30, 2024
Description:
This project aims to increase sustainable employment and generate income by supporting micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the Amhara region focussing on the rice, vegetable and gemstone markets. Activities include: 1) strengthening knowledge and skills of producers and business owners, particularly women, to understand business and market opportunities; 2) facilitating access to innovative techniques, inputs and equipment to help producers and business owners increase productivity, develop new products and reach new markets; 3) working with financial institutions to support producers, suppliers and technology manufacturers to access finance to support increased productivity and business growth; and 4) contributing to an enabling, gender-sensitive business and policy environment to facilitate growth in these sectors.
Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Expected Results:
The expected intermediate outcomes for this project include: (1) improved business performance of producers, particularly women, to compete in the market; ( 2) improved business performance of MSMEs, particularly women-led, to create stronger market linkages; and (3) improved gender-sensitive business environment for fostering growth of producers and MSMEs in the rice, vegetable and gemstone markets of the Amhara region of Ethiopia.
Location:
Waterloo, Ontario, CA N2L 0C7
Reference Number:
GC-2017-Q1-0019
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
107691057
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Additional Information:
The end date is changed to 2024-06-30.
Amendment Date
Mar 1, 2023
Recipient's Legal Name:
MEDA - Mennonite Economic Development Associates
Federal Riding Name:
Waterloo
Federal Riding Number:
35112
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: