Title:
Mathematical Sciences for Climate Change Resilience in Africa
Agreement Number:
5007063000 D002703001 P001358001
Agreement Value:
$19,600,000.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 24, 2017 - Sep 30, 2023
Description:
The project aims to build a critical mass of mathematical scientists in Africa who can address the continent’s complex development challenges, specifically focusing on the challenges contributing to, and resulting from, climate change. In support of this goal, this project seeks to support the growth of the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences’ Next Einstein Initiative (AIMS-NEI), a pan-African network of centers of excellence for post-graduate education, research and public engagement in mathematical sciences. AIMS-NEI is also contributing to the advancement of women through a special emphasis on recruiting and supporting women in math and science. The AIMS Network currently has five operating centers of excellence including Cameroon, Ghana, Rwanda, Senegal and South Africa and is working toward the establishment fifteen centers across Africa.
Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Expected Results:
The expected outcomes for this project include: (1) increased participation of African mathematicians (particularly women, youth and disadvantaged populations) in the global efforts to address climate change in Africa; (2) increased participation of African women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) fields, includes climate change STEM fields; (3) increased adoption and delivery of innovative climate change solutions by African industry, governments and intergovernmental organizations; and (4) enhanced scope of the AIMS Network including in the field of climate change.
Location:
Ottawa, Ontario, CA K1P 0B2
Reference Number:
GC-2017-Q4-0093
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
107511586
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Additional Information:
The end date is postponed to September 30, 2023
Amendment Date
Feb 4, 2020
Recipient's Legal Name:
IDRC - International Development Research Centre
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.