Unnamed recipient

$8,000,000.00 CAD

≈ 104 Canadians' average pay for a year
Department
Global Affairs Canada
Program
Recipient country
Nicaragua
Fiscal year
2005-2006
Agreement period
April 11, 2005 – March 25, 2009
Project status
Closed
Reference
CA-3-A032314001

Published purpose

This project contributed to reducing rural poverty in Nicaragua. Its objectives included improving the ability of vulnerable groups to expand their agricultural production through increased access to clean water, and sanitation services and electricity, and through support for agricultural initiatives. The project worked with national ministries to support the implementation of initiatives at the municipal level, drawing on the experience of local development organizations. <p> Project funding is provided through the monetization of Canadian products such as potash on the Central American market. The proceeds are credited to the Support Fund for Local Opportunities. This fund provided both financial and technical support to the initiatives being implemented.

In plain English AI-generated

This project reduced rural poverty in Nicaragua by improving access to clean water, sanitation, electricity, and agricultural support for vulnerable groups, funded through the monetization of Canadian products on the Central American market.

Category: Foreign Aid Development Primarily funds activity outside Canada

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