Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Promoting Rural Economic Development for Women and Youth in the Lempa Region - PROLEMPA
Agreement Number:
7375504 P001913001
Agreement Value:
$12,000,000.00
Agreement Date:
Jul 18, 2017 - Apr 30, 2023
Description:
The project aims to improve the economic well-being of small-scale entrepreneurs and producers in the tourism and coffee sectors, in particular women, youth and indigenous people in the Dry Corridor of Honduras. It seeks to increase the capacity of private and public actors to support small-scale businesses, as well as the leadership capacities of small-scale entrepreneurs. It also seeks to increase productivity and revenues of small-scale entrepreneurs through increased productive and marketing capacities, and access to credit.
Project activities include: (1) providing training to women, youth and men entrepreneurs and municipal employees in gender equality, leadership, marketing and business development; (2) promoting learning opportunities for small-scale entrepreneurs through exchanges and model businesses; (3) strengthening business support and development centers; (4) promoting innovative and efficient production technologies; (5) establishing key market alliances; (6) implementing a youth entrepreneurs development program including tutoring; and(7) creating business incubation centers.
The project benefits up to 11,600 people, in majority women and youth amongst small-scale entrepreneurs and producers, business service providers and government staff.
The project is implemented by a consortium of CARE Canada, SACO-CESO,Technoserve, SAJE Montreal Centre and SOCODEVI.
Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Expected Results:
The expected outcomes for this project include: (1) improved business, technical and financial practices of small-scale enterprises, especially those led by or mainly employing women, youth and/or marginalized people; and (2) increased productivity and sales by small-scale enterprises, especially those led by or mainly employing women, youth and/or marginalized people living in poverty.
Location:
Ottawa, Ontario, CA K2E 7X6
Reference Number:
GC-2018-Q2-00014
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Amendment Date
Sep 27, 2022
Recipient's Legal Name:
CARE Canada
Federal Riding Name:
Ottawa West--Nepean
Federal Riding Number:
35079
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: