ECA - United Nations Economic Commission for Africa

$15,200,000.00 CAD

≈ $0.36 for every person in Canada ≈ 194 Canadians' average pay for a year
Department
Global Affairs Canada
Program
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Recipient country
Canada
Fiscal year
2020-2021
Agreement period
March 24, 2021 – September 30, 2026
Project status
Implementation
Reference
CA-3-P007530001

Published purpose

This initiative aims to increase intra-African trade flows in goods and services in an inclusive and environmentally-friendly manner through support for the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Project activities include: (1) collecting annual data on agreed indicators, according to defined methodologies; (2) developing knowledge products on gender equality and inclusion; (3) translating and transferring knowledge documents on gender equality and inclusion to key stakeholders; and 4) mobilizing key stakeholders on gender equality and inclusion.

In plain English AI-generated

This initiative supports the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) implementation to increase intra-African trade, including data collection, gender equality knowledge products, and stakeholder mobilization.

Category: Foreign Aid Development Primarily funds activity outside Canada

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