Grants and Contributions:
Title:
P001112001: Improving the Effectiveness of Parliaments in Latin America and the Caribbean
Agreement Number:
5007061713 P001112001
Agreement Value:
$7,729,789.00
Agreement Date:
Jul 16, 2015 - Jun 30, 2022
Description:
P001112001: This project aims to strengthen democratic governance in Latin America and the Caribbean by increasing the ability of elected officials in the region to fulfil their roles and responsibilities. The project supports an integrated program aimed at increasing the practical skills and knowledge of parliamentarians so that they can effectively carry out their parliamentary functions and contribute to policymaking related to issues of both national and regional importance.
Activities include: (1) providing training programs, peer-to-peer exchanges (involving regional and Canadian parliamentarians), and mentorship programs to improve the abilities of parliamentarians and senior staffers to carry out their functions; (2) conducting topical workshops, briefing sessions with relevant agencies of the Organization of American States, and supporting participation in annual conferences to strengthen parliamentarians' knowledge of key regional issues and mechanisms; and (3) promoting cooperation between parliamentarians and citizens, through dialogue sessions with civil society groups and workshops on effective mechanisms for engaging with citizens and civil society groups.
Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Expected Results:
P001112001: The expected outcomes for this project include: (1) improved parliamentary practices being implemented by parliamentarians in the Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) region; (2) more effective engagement by LAC parliamentarians on regional issues (such as electoral reform and climate change), including gender equality; and (3) increased cooperation between LAC parliamentarians and civil society on regional issues, including gender equality.
Location:
Ottawa, Ontario, CA K1P 5A4
Reference Number:
GC-2016-Q2-0170
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
868778606
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Additional Information:
The end date is postponed to June 30, 2022
Amendment Date
Dec 15, 2020
Recipient's Legal Name:
ParlAmericas - Parliamentarians for the Americas
Federal Riding Name:
Ottawa Centre
Federal Riding Number:
35075
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.
Amendments: