Socodevi - Society for International Development Cooperation

$4,999,500.00 CAD

≈ 64 Canadians' average pay for a year
Department
Global Affairs Canada
Program
—
Recipient country
Congo - Kinshasa
Fiscal year
2001-2002
Agreement period
May 28, 2001 – December 8, 2010
Project status
Closed
Reference
CA-3-A020982001

Published purpose

This project aims to increase the capacities of microfinance institutions in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to improve their ability to provide effective, year-round services that are able to meet the needs of the DRC's female population. By doing so, it also aims to increase the economic and decision-making power exercised by women. The Société de coopération pour le développement international (SOCODEVI) works with local non-governmental organizations to help develop the technical capabilities and management skills of institutions involved in microfinance.

In plain English AI-generated

This project helps microfinance institutions in the Democratic Republic of Congo improve services for women, aiming to boost women's economic and decision-making power.

Category: Foreign Aid Development Primarily funds activity outside Canada

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