Government of Mali - Ministry of Justice

Published purpose

The Justice Development Support project contributes to Mali’s poverty reduction effort by strengthening the credibility, effectiveness, and accessibility of justice, especially for women and youth. This project is implemented in cooperation with Denmark, which contributes funding through a delegated cooperation agreement with Canada. This part of the project represents Denmark’s support for the development of justice in Mali, and focuses specifically on the component of financial support for the Ministry of Justice in implementing the 2010-2014 operational plan of the Ten-year Justice Development Program. Among other things, Denmark’s contribution makes it possible to develop codes of ethics for all stakeholders in Mali’s justice system. Denmark’s contribution also aims to help implement rehabilitation programs for young offenders. As with all budget support initiatives, Canada is working in close cooperation with other donors and the Government of Mali to focus on effective, transparent, and accountable country systems; increase donor coordination and harmonization; and strengthen mutual accountability. Budget support also fosters greater policy dialogue among donors, government, and partners, thus helping to strengthen efforts for effective, focussed aid, as well as long-term development results. This initiative is continuously monitored and evaluated in coordination with other donors. This contribution is one part of the Support to the Justice Development Program, which has a total budget of $20 million.