UNIDO - United Nations Industrial Development Organization
$14,350,000.00 CAD
- Department
- Global Affairs Canada
- Program
- —
- Recipient country
- South Sudan
- Fiscal year
- 2013-2014
- Agreement period
- December 31, 2013 – January 31, 2021
- Project status
- Closed
- Reference
- CA-3-A035522001
Published purpose
The project aims to increase the food security of men, women and children in targeted areas in South Sudan. It seeks to increase fish harvests and to introduce commercially oriented fishing practices in fishing communities. Activities include: (1) the construction and improvement of basic infrastructure like fish-receiving centres, collection points, landing sites and markets in strategic areas along the rivers; (2) the provision of training to men and women on fishing techniques and fish processing; (3) the creation of business associations and training for women on business development; and (4) the provision of technical support to the state government to conduct fish stock assessments.
In plain English AI-generated
This project supports food security in South Sudan by improving fishing infrastructure, training communities in fishing and fish processing, and providing technical support to the state government.
Category: Foreign Aid Development Primarily funds activity outside Canada
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