Colleges and Institutes Canada

$20,000,000.00 CAD

≈ $0.48 for every person in Canada ≈ 260 Canadians' average pay for a year
Department
Global Affairs Canada
Program
Recipient country
Egypt
Fiscal year
2004-2005
Agreement period
June 28, 2004 – March 30, 2012
Project status
Closed
Reference
CA-3-A031595001

Published purpose

The project fosters better employment opportunities in small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in four governorates by supporting organizations that help new businesses start up and existing businesses grow. Activities include testing and developing innovative non-financial services for SMEs; supporting companies that have demonstrated a sustainable and businesslike approach to service delivery; developing strategic alliances with other parties and donors who provide financial services to SME entrepreneurs; and helping to improve service coordination at the governorate level.

In plain English AI-generated

This project supports small- and medium-sized enterprises in four Egyptian governorates by developing non-financial services, building alliances, and improving coordination to create better employment opportunities.

Category: Foreign Aid Development Primarily funds activity outside Canada

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