IFC - International Finance Corporation
$19,700,000.00 CAD
- Department
- Global Affairs Canada
- Recipient country
- United States
- Fiscal year
- 2015-2016
- Agreement period
- March 24, 2016 – June 30, 2023
- Reference
- dfatd-maecd:GC-2016-Q4-0080
Published purpose
This project aims to improve the social and economic benefits for communities, including the poorest and most vulnerable, hosting natural resources development projects in Ghana, Guinea, Kenya and Côte d’Ivoire. It contributes to the creation of jobs, generation of revenues for local businesses, and long-term economic development in these communities. Project activities include: (1) mapping and creating a database of local suppliers, including women-owned companies; (2) assessing potential economic development initiatives linked to industry presence, especially ones that would benefit women and youth; (3) delivering training to community members allowing them to actively participate in the design and monitoring of these initiatives; and (4) delivering training to local businesses on business management, health and safety and environment standards, gender equality and harassment.
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This project supports communities in Ghana, Guinea, Kenya, and Côte d’Ivoire that host natural resource development projects, aiming to improve local economic benefits, create jobs, and train local businesses and community members, with a focus on women and youth.
Category: Foreign Aid Development Primarily funds activity outside Canada
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