Government of Burkina Faso - Ministry of Economy and Finance

$22,500,000.00 CAD

≈ $0.54 for every person in Canada ≈ 287 Canadians' average pay for a year
Department
Global Affairs Canada
Program
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Recipient country
Burkina Faso
Fiscal year
2015-2016
Agreement period
July 10, 2015 – June 30, 2017
Project status
Closed
Reference
CA-3-D000954001

Published purpose

The initiative aims to improve the accessibility and quality of education for all young people of Burkina Faso aged 6 to16 years of age. It supports the Ministry of National Education and Literacy in the implementation of the second Strategic Development Basic Education Plan (2014-2016). Project activities include: 1) building schools and classes, teacher training, and supporting the development of primary and post-primary education programs; and 2) strengthening administrative and financial capacities of the Ministry of National Education and Literacy of Burkina Faso.

In plain English AI-generated

This grant supports the Government of Burkina Faso in improving access to and quality of education for children aged 6 to 16, including building schools, training teachers, and strengthening the Ministry of National Education's capacities.

Category: Foreign Aid Development Primarily funds activity outside Canada

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