Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research - Institutional Support 2019-2021
Agreement Number:
7412109 P006649001
Agreement Value:
$27,000,000.00
Agreement Date:
Oct 17, 2019 - Mar 31, 2022
Description:
This grant represents Canada's institutional support to the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR).
CGIAR uses these funds, along with other donors funding, to achieve its mandate. CGIAR’s mandate is to reduce poverty and hunger, improve human health and nutrition, and enhance ecological resilience through high-quality international agriculture research, partnership and leadership. Research is carried out by 15 member centers of the CGIAR Consortium, in close collaboration with hundreds of partners, including national and regional research institutes, civil society organizations, academia, development organizations, and the private sector. Canada’s support to the CGIAR contributes to reduce rural poverty, increase food security, improve human health and nutrition, and promote sustainable management of natural resources.
Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Expected Results:
The expected system level outcomes as stated by Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) include: (1) reduced rural poverty; (2) improved food security; (3) improved nutrition and health; and (4) sustainable management of natural resources.
Location:
Washington, US
Reference Number:
064-2019-2020-Q3-00049
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Legal Name:
CGIAR
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.