Government of Nicaragua - Ministry of Energy and Mines

$18,950,000.00 CAD

≈ $0.46 for every person in Canada ≈ 245 Canadians' average pay for a year
Department
Global Affairs Canada
Program
Recipient country
Nicaragua
Fiscal year
2009-2010
Agreement period
May 21, 2009 – March 31, 2015
Project status
Closed
Reference
CA-3-A033339001

Published purpose

This project aims to provide access to electricity for approximately 102,000 individuals in over 650 communities, thereby increasing their quality of life and improving their economic opportunities. The project helps communities in going ahead with productive activities that are possible due to having access to electricity. The project is implemented by the Government of Nicaragua's Ministry of Energy and Mines, the electrification arm of the Ministry having acquired the needed skills through earlier CIDA projects. The Ministry has been given the mandate to efficiently manage funds to universalize access to electricity in Nicaragua. The Government of Nicaragua gives priority to projects that promote economic development, reduce poverty, and protect the environment.

In plain English AI-generated

This project provides funding to the Government of Nicaragua to expand electricity access to over 650 communities, benefiting about 102,000 people and supporting local economic activities.

Category: Foreign Aid Development Primarily funds activity outside Canada

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