Commonwealth Secretariat
$5,610,845.00 CAD
- Department
- Global Affairs Canada
- Program
- —
- Recipient country
- Canada
- Fiscal year
- 2019-2020
- Agreement period
- September 30, 2019 – June 30, 2020
- Project status
- Closed
- Reference
- CA-3-P005160003
Published purpose
This assessed contribution represents Canada’s long-term support to the Commonwealth Secretariat. The Commonwealth Secretariat uses these funds and other members’ funding, to achieve its mandate. The Secretariat's mandate includes: (1) supporting the Commonwealth as a corporate secretariat; (2) undertaking policy and advocacy work, notably supporting small and vulnerable states; and (3) providing technical and advisory services to member countries. The current Strategic Plan (2017 to 2021) orients the work of the Secretariat around three goals: (1) strong democracy, rule of law, promotion and protection of human rights and respect for diversity; (2) inclusive growth and sustainable development; and (3) a well-connected and networked Commonwealth.
In plain English AI-generated
This contribution supports the Commonwealth Secretariat's mandate to promote democracy, human rights, inclusive growth, and sustainable development, with a focus on small and vulnerable states, through policy, advocacy, and technical assistance.
Category: Foreign Aid Development Primarily funds activity outside Canada
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