Consortium WUSC - World University Service of Canada / CECI - Center for International Studies and Cooperation

Published purpose

This Volunteer Cooperation Program supports approximately 2 500 volunteer assignments. The Program aims to: (1) improve the skills, knowledge and networks of core and supporting economic market actors (i.e., small and medium-sized enterprises, large private production, trade and processing firms, training centres, and financial business services) that contribute to sustainable women and youth inclusive markets; (2) increase the participation of economic market and government actors in multi-stakeholder networks; (3) enhance Canadians’ awareness and knowledge of sustainable economic development efforts and best practices in developing countries; and (4) increase collaboration between Canadian and developing country partners that contribute to economic markets that are inclusive of women and youth.