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Title:

Women’s agribusiness for food security

Agreement Number:

7449153 P011642001

Agreement Value:

$6,000,000.00

Agreement Date:

Mar 30, 2023 - Mar 31, 2027

Description:

The project aims to improve food security by increasing income for households working in agriculture in Sudan, with a particular focus on women and youth. Project activities include: (1) developing an inclusive, gender-responsive strategy for improving agricultural markets in target states; (2) supporting set up and strengthening for agribusiness hubs, which will provide services to farmers and agricultural business owners; (3) training farmer groups and small- and medium-sized businesses on food processing, managerial, marketing, and trade promotion techniques; (4) improving access to finance for agricultural business owners, especially for female-led businesses; and (5) facilitating collective action and advocacy to level the playing field for female entrepreneurs.

Organization:

Global Affairs Canada

Expected Results:

The expected outcomes of this project include: (1) enhanced provision of gender equitable agribusiness services to MSMEs and farmers’ cooperatives by agribusiness transformation hubs in target states; and (2) increased performance of agribusinesses with an emphasis on women’s economic empowerment.

Location:

Vienna, AT

Reference Number:

064-2022-2023-Q4-00125

Agreement Type:

Grant

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Recipient's Legal Name:

UNIDO - United Nations Industrial Development Organization

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.