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Title:

Increasing Wealth and Improving Food Security Through the Integrated Cooperative Business Model

Agreement Number:

7061908 D001693001

Agreement Value:

$17,093,356.00

Agreement Date:

Oct 19, 2015 - Dec 31, 2020

Description:

The project aims to increase sustainable economic growth and improve food security for 100,000 women and men smallholder farmers who are members of, or engage with agricultural co-operatives. The project helps reduce poverty by increasing the productivity of local farmers as well as their food production -through improved production techniques designed to improve yield and quality while minimizing exposure to climate, food insecurity and commodity fluctuation risks - and by facilitating access to markets and financing. Activities include : (1) training women and men producers on agricultural practices to increase production and to reduce climate/disaster vulnerability; (2) facilitating access to financial services for women and men members through savings and loan groups, credit unions and other providers; (3) training agricultural co-ops in market analysis and marketing, feasibility studies and business planning, and negotiating and contracting with buyers; and (4) strengthening risk management structures for co-ops and producers, including insurance and climate and disaster resilience.

Organization:

Global Affairs Canada

Expected Results:

The expected intermediate outcomes for this project include: (1) women and men smallholder farmers have increased production and market access resulting in increased household incomes; (2) co-operatives are sustainable, profitable and gender equitable businesses in their communities, connecting smallholder farmers to market; and (3) an enabling business environment is created through local, national and regional governance structures that responds to the needs of women and men co-operative members.

Location:

Ottawa, Ontario, CA K2P 2L6

Reference Number:

GC-2016-Q3-0247

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

118875517

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Additional Information:

Multi-year award for fiscal years 2015-16 to 2019-20

Recipient's Legal Name:

Canadian Co-operative Association

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.