Title:
Opportunities for Women in Agribusiness in Egypt
Agreement Number:
7419188 P007551001
Agreement Value:
$4,714,534.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 19, 2020 - Mar 31, 2026
Description:
This project enhances women’s economic well-being in the agribusiness sector in two governorates of Upper Egypt. It focuses on advancing women’s economic empowerment by establishing women-led agribusinesses and partnerships with private sector companies. It aims to improve work environments for women and gender-responsiveness of the Government of Egypt’s labour policies and regulations. Project activities include: (1) increasing access to growth-oriented and environmentally sustainable agribusiness opportunities for women entrepreneurs; (2) providing business management, technical and entrepreneurial training and health services to beneficiaries; (3) engaging with local leaders and influences to challenge stereotypes related to gender equality; (4) supporting new and existing enterprises and strengthening women’s entrepreneurship networks; (5) working with local companies to adopt gender-responsive policies and workplace models in their operations; and (6) increasing the capacity of public institutions to mainstream gender into national policies and strategies that address barriers to women’s access and control over economic benefits, particularly those related to agribusiness. This project expects to benefit 6500 direct beneficiaries, 342 intermediaries, and 22,225 (10,898 women and 11,327 men) indirect beneficiaries.
Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Expected Results:
The expected outcomes for this project include: (1) enhanced employment and entrepreneurship opportunities for women and more equitable ownership and control over environmentally sustainable agribusinesses; (2) expanded adoption of gender-responsive workplace policies and practices that enhance women’s well-being at established agribusinesses; and (3) improved gender responsiveness of key Government of Egypt policies, regulations and strategies that promote women’s economic empowerment and reduce barriers to women’s employment and entrepreneurship.
Location:
Calgary, Alberta, CA T2X 1Z2
Reference Number:
064-2024-2025-Q3-00004
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
3203120560594
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Additional Information:
Amendment #1 reflects an increase in the value of the agreement
Amendment Date
Dec 5, 2024
Recipient's Legal Name:
Alinea International Ltd
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.