Grants and Contributions:
Title:
SAWT Programme: Support to Elections and Political Processes
Agreement Number:
7475752 P017321001
Agreement Value:
$989,714.00
Agreement Date:
Apr 22, 2026 - Mar 31, 2028
Description:
This project aims to foster electoral readiness, political participation, and democratic renewal in Palestine by supporting democratic institutions and civil society to advance local and national electoral processes, including but not limited to the scheduled April 2026 local elections and the November 2026 Palestinian National Council (PNC) elections. Project activities include: 1) conduct independent monitoring and technical assessments of upcoming electoral processes, evaluating legal, administrative, and political dimensions with particular attention to the inclusion of women and other vulnerable groups; and (2) establish an International Observer Coordination Unit (OCU) to support impartial observation efforts and facilitate coordination with diplomatic missions. This project seeks to directly benefit members of election management bodies, including officials of the Central Elections Commission and Ministry of Local Government, international election observers and civil society organizations. This project also aims to indirectly benefit approximately 2.8 million eligible voters in the West Bank and 1.2 million potential voters in Gaza, 49% of whom are women.
Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Expected Results:
The expected outcomes for this project include: (1) Improved use of evidence-based analyses by stakeholders to guide electoral prep-arations and decision making; and (2) More consistent and effective application of coordinated, safe, and gender responsive elec-toral observation practices by international diplomatic missions.
Location:
LONDON, GB
Reference Number:
064-2026-2027-Q1-0009
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
International (non-government)
Recipient's Legal Name:
Adam Smith International Ltd
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.