Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Supporting Inclusive Resource Development in East Africa
Agreement Number:
5007063057 P001242001
Agreement Value:
$7,499,983.00
Agreement Date:
Jan 20, 2017 - Jun 30, 2023
Description:
This project aims to increase sustainable economic growth for communities hosting natural resource development, including women and vulnerable groups, in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. The project empowers community members and local civil society to advance their rights, and access the benefits of natural resource development through awareness-raising, collaborative community projects and law reform. By training lawyers on advocacy and international best practices related to negotiation, contracts and employment in the natural resource sector, the project helps improve the transparency and accountability of laws and expand the benefits accruing from natural resource development to local communities. The project primarily benefits civil society, lawyers, government representatives and women and men in communities hosting natural resource development in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.
Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Expected Results:
The expected outcomes for this project include: (1) increased engagement of East African law societies to advocate for law reform to reflect the principles of transparency, gender sensitivity and accountability in the extractive industries; and (2) increased community participation, particularly women, to advance their rights related to the extractive industries.
Location:
Ottawa, Ontario, CA K1S 5S8
Reference Number:
GC-2017-Q4-0028
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
106843444
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Additional Information:
The end date is changed to 2023-06-30.
Amendment Date
Jan 26, 2023
Recipient's Legal Name:
Canadian Bar 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.
Amendments: