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Title:

One Guyana Digital project

Agreement Number:

7460836 P013993001

Agreement Value:

$9,200,000.00

Agreement Date:

Sep 20, 2024 - Mar 31, 2026

Description:

The “One Guyana Digital” project is a 3-year project that seeks to address the supply and demand needs of the growing Information, Communication, and Technology (ICT) sector in Guyana. It does so by training of 2,000 Guyanese persons as full stack developer. The ultimate outcome of the project is to enhance inclusive economic growth in Guyana by increasing employability of Guyanese men and women in the ICT sector. It also seeks to increase inclusive employment opportunities for Guyanese men and women, including from marginalized group in the ICT sector.

Organization:

Global Affairs Canada

Expected Results:

The expected outcome of this project includes enhanced inclusive economic growth in Guyana. This is achieved by: (1) increased employability of 2,000 Guyanese men and women, including from marginalized groups, in the ICT sector; and (2) increased and inclusive employment opportunities for 2,000 ICT trained Guyanese men and women, including from marginalized groups, within the ICT sector.

Location:

Georgetown, GY

Reference Number:

064-2024-2025-Q2-00424

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Recipient's Operating Name:

Ministry of Finance Guyana

Recipient's Legal Name:

Ministry of Finance Guyana

Federal Riding Number:

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.