OAS - Organization of American States

$20,000,000.00 CAD

≈ $0.48 for every person in Canada ≈ 255 Canadians' average pay for a year
Department
Global Affairs Canada
Program
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Recipient country
Canada
Fiscal year
2011-2012
Agreement period
March 29, 2012 – July 31, 2015
Project status
Finalisation
Reference
CA-3-A035032001

Published purpose

The project supports the Organization of American States' (OAS) programming in the following areas: (i) sustainable economic growth; (ii) electoral governance; and (iii) human rights priorities. The Cooperation Plan is designed to: (i) strengthen national electoral systems and processes; (ii) improve standardized and harmonized policies and regulatory frameworks related to the business environment; (iii) improve market access and participation in regional and global trade for member states; (iv) strengthen the application of human rights instruments related to gender equality by member states; and (v) improve the institutional capacity of the OAS.

In plain English AI-generated

This contribution funds the Organization of American States to support sustainable economic growth, electoral governance, and human rights priorities across member states, including strengthening electoral systems, improving business environments, expanding trade access, and advancing gender equality.

Category: Foreign Aid Development Primarily funds activity outside Canada

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