Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Sustainable Energy and Economic Growth in the Boucle du Mouhoun Region
Agreement Number:
7373661 P001675001 P001675002
Agreement Value:
$16,792,870.00
Agreement Date:
Aug 16, 2017 - Nov 30, 2023
Description:
The project aims to increase inclusive and sustainable economic growth in Burkina Faso. It is active in the Boucle du Mouhoun region, with particular emphasis on the communes of Bana and Kona.
The project carries out integrated interventions, with activities that include electrifying 14 localities from the national electricity grid, promoting certified solar lamps in rural areas, and equipping 30 remote health centres with solar energy systems. In addition, the project contributes to create new jobs for women and young entrepreneurs in the region by promoting the development of businesses and economic activities enabled by electricity, as well as by access to financing and vocational training.
The project also contributes to building an enabling environment for electrification and related economic development through the improvement of local governance, the establishment of electricity management structures, as well as technical assistance to local authorities, and support to the Ministry of Energy.
Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Expected Results:
The expected outcomes for this project include: (1) increased income and number of job opportunities for women in the Boucle du Mouhoun region; and (2) the promotion of an environment conducive to electrification and gender-sensitive economic development.
Location:
Ottawa, Ontario, CA K1P 5H9
Reference Number:
GC-2018-Q2-00004
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
101182509
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Amendment Date
Nov 21, 2022
Recipient's Legal Name:
Cowater International Inc.
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.
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