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Council for Trade -Related Aspects of  
Intellectual Property Rights  Original: English  
 
REPORT ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ARTICLE 66.2  
OF THE TRIPS AGREEMENT  
CANADA  
The following communication, dated 13 September 2022 , from  the delegation of  Canada , is being  
circulated pursuant to paragraph 1 of the Decision on Implementation of Article 66.2 of the 
TRIPS  Agreement ( document IP/C/28) . 
 
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1  INTRODUCTION  
1.  Article 66.2 of the Agreement on Trade -Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) 
requires that "[d]eveloped country Members shall provide incentives to enterprises and institutions 
in their territories for the purpose of promoting and encoura ging technology transfer to least 
developed country [LDC] Members in order to enable them to create a sound and viable technological 
base. " 
2.  Following the Decision of the Council for TRIPS of 19 February 2003 ( document IP/C/28), 
developed country Members su bmit annual reports on the actions taken or planned in pursuance of 
their commitments under TRIPS Article 66.2. Further to that decision, Members decided to provide 
new, detailed reports every third year, with updates in the intervening years. Canada 's mos t recent 
detailed report was submitted in September 2021 (document IP/C/R/TTI/CAN/2) . The present report 
constitutes an update to Canada 's 2021 report, with a view to providing current information on 
incentives in this area. This includes a detailed overvi ew of actions taken or planned, with information 
on specific project or program incentives provided in Canada with respect to the technology transfer 
provisions under TRIPS Article 66.2. As in previous years, the Annex to this year 's report provides 
an ill ustrative, non -exhaustive overview of incentives provided to Canadian enterprises and 
institutions in this area, which are either targeted specifically at LDCs or to groups of countries that 
at a minimum include a n LDC. 
3.  It is noted that the activities in t his report are distinct from those outlined in Canada 's 
corresponding 2022 report on technical cooperation activities under Article 67 of the 
TRIPS  Agreement ( document IP/C/R/TC/CAN/3). However, as noted by various Members, and as 
expressed by the WTO Secr etariat in the past, there is some overlap between the concepts of 
technology transfer and technical assistance. For instance, some forms of technical and financial 
assistance can constitute incentives for the transfer of technology, insofar as the IP -related legal 
and regulatory environment in a Member can serve as a key consideration in creating enabling 
conditions for sustainable technology transfer.  
4.  A variety of financial and non -financial incentives can exist in developed country Members to 
facilitate the transfer of technology. These incentives may include, inter alia , co-financing, tax 
incentives, insurance, and technical advice, as well as aid gra nts and loans, such as by way of official 
development assistance (ODA) in support of technology transfer -focused projects, programs and 
government -funded research. Most of the incentives outlined in this year 's report fall under the latter 
category of prog rams or projects funded by Canadian ODA, primarily those aimed at the transfer of 
technology to LDC Members with a view to enabling them to create a sound and viable technological 
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  5.  Canada understands technology transfer to include the transfer of tech nology embedded in 
physical goods and services (such as machinery and equipment), as well as the dissemination of 
technical and business information and knowledge upon which a product, process or service is based, 
as well as the transfer of skills and know -how. Accordingly, technology transfer may include, for 
instance, the embedded IP in transferred goods and services, management and business know -how 
to support the production and distribution of goods and services; and human resource 
capacity -building.  
2  OVERVIEW  
6.  Several Canadian government departments, agencies, and programs are involved in providing 
direct or indirect incentives to Canadian enterprises and institutions to engage in activities involving 
technology transfer to LDCs. This document describes a nd updates on the ongoing activities of these 
bodies.  
7.  Canada notes the continuing interest of LDC Members in learning more about the impact and the 
functioning of developed country Members ' technology transfer incentives. As a result, and further 
to LDCs ' October 2011 format proposal for reports submitted by the developed country Members 
under Article 66.2 ( document IP/C/W/561), specific examples of technology transfer to LDCs are 
presented in the Annex to this year 's report. As in previous reports, each ex ample also includes an 
online link to the specific project or program webpage, with a view to facilitating access to additional 
information on each technology transfer initiative. For ease of reference, the projects, programs, 
and initiatives in the Annex have also been grouped thematically under the following headings:  
a. Digital economy, information and communications technology (ICT), and 
entrepreneurship;  
b. Agricultural technology and innovation;  
c. Environment and climate change technology and innovation;  
d. Health technology and innovation;  
e. Education, Knowledge and Innovation.  
8.  Canada would be pleased to provide additional information on any of the examples outlined in 
this year 's report upon request. Canada is also interested in exchanging further  information with 
LDC Members, as well as with developed country Members, on the types of incentives that are 
available to encourage technology transfer to LDCs, as well as with respect to priority sectors and 
technologies for LDCs.  
9.  Canada also participate d in the Fifth UN Conference on Least Developed Countries 
(23-27 January 2022) as an elected member of the Preparatory Committee Bureau throughout 
2021-2022. The preparatory process involved negotiations for a new 10 -year programme of action, 
the Doha Prog ramme of Action for Least -Developed Countries, which includes commitments on 
technology transfer to least -developed countries on mutually agreed terms, as well as an affirmation 
of developed country WTO Members ' commitments under Article 66.2 of the TRIPS Agreement.  
3  GLOBAL AFFAIRS CANADA  
10.  Global Affairs Canada is the lead organization responsible for Canada 's ODA, which is 
administered through the Department 's development branches. The list provided in this year 's report 
outlines a range of projects, program s, and initiatives funded through Canadian ODA in partnership 
with private sector enterprises and institutions. A more exhaustive list of these initiatives is also 
available through Global Affairs Canada 's searchable International Development Project Brows er.1 
 
1 Global Affairs Canada's International Development Project Browser, which is searchable by country, 
partner, sector, status, and project number, can be accessed at http://w05.international.gc.ca/projectbrowser -
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11.  Global Affairs Canada works with a number of Canadian and international partners in providing 
development assistance, including by supporting the work of these key partners and stakeholders, 
and collaborates with many programming partners across vari ous sectors of international 
development. For instance, Global Affairs Canada collaborates with the International Development 
Research Centre (IDRC) and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation through the Livestock Vaccine 
Innovation Fund to support the deve lopment, production, and commercialization of innovative and 
affordable vaccines against neglected livestock diseases in sub -Saharan Africa and South and 
South  East Asia (see Section 4, "International Development Research Centre ", below).  
4  INTERNATIONAL DEV ELOPMENT RESEARCH CENTRE (IDRC)  
12.  A Crown corporation reporting to Canada 's Parliament through the Minister of International 
Development, IDRC invests in knowledge, innovation, and solutions to improve the lives of people 
in the developing world, including L DCs. IDRC provides financial support to researchers in developing 
countries to work on problems crucial to their communities; engages with researchers throughout 
the innovation process; and facilitates access to information and services, as well as to rese archers, 
policymakers and business people. IDRC was established in 1970 to help developing countries find 
solutions to their challenges.  
13.  With respect to technology transfer, IDRC supports research in LDCs to promote growth and 
development.   It does so usin g an approach that combines financial support to create new 
opportunities for research, intellectual engagement and mentoring with recipients in the research 
process, and brokering that helps move research to policy. These activities assist LDCs to develop  
their own technologies, adapt existing technologies to their needs, and increase their know -how to 
manage research.  
5  NATURAL RESOURCES CANADA (NRCAN)  
14.  Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) develops policies and programs that enhance the 
contribution of the natur al resources sector to the economy, improve quality of life, and conduct 
innovative science in facilities across Canada to generate ideas and transfer technologies. For 
instance, NRCan provides technical expertise and engages in international discussions t o help 
advance efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from deforestation and forest degradation. In 
coordination with Global Affairs Canada, NRCan 's contributions in this realm help advance LDC efforts 
to implement emission reduction programs, strategi es, policies, and systems to address 
deforestation and forest degradation.  
6  NATIONAL RESEARCH COUNCIL (NRC)  
15.  The National Research Council 's (NRC 's) Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP) 
encourages and supports Canadian small and medium sized entitie s to develop international 
technology -based  partnerships, including in LDCs. IRAP, in partnership with Global Affairs Canada, 
supports group missions to explore opportunities for partnerships. IRAP also carries out activities 
independently and with other p artners.   In addition to group missions, IRAP is involved with 
individual companies, sectors and competitive technical intelligence. IRAP international initiatives 
are focused on providing support in a number of key areas, including:  
a. Direct support to smal l and medium -sized enterprises with international interests;  
b. Technology partnering, including technology sourcing, transfer, and matching; and  
c. Joint research and development projects, and other technology ventures.  
 
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Name of programme or project  Empowerment of the Young Women of Ouagadougou and Guédiawaye  
Objective or purpose  The project aims to increase the social and economic empowerment of young women 
in Ouagadougou in Burkina Faso, and Guédiawaye in Senegal. This is done by 
increasing their entrepreneurial potential and their community 's commitment to 
women 's entrepreneursh ip and valuable work for young women. The project works 
to strengthen young women 's entrepreneurial skills and reduce socio -cultural 
barriers to their participation in the labour force. Project activities include:  
1. developing and deploying an entrepreneursh ip awareness training programme in 
schools and communities;  
2. conducting reinforcement training and workshops for stakeholders;  
3. implementing an awareness programme on sexual and reproductive health and 
education rights (gender equality) for young women;  
4. implementing a psychosocial support and guidance programme for vulnerable 
young women;  
5. providing technical and financial support for the start -up and development of 
individual and collective social economy projects and/or businesses;  
6. implementing an awareness programme for men and women; and  
7. creating a community consultation process. The project is expected to directly 
benefit 510 young women and 35 young men, as well as 8,928 indirect 
beneficiaries.  
Entity making the incentive available  Global Affairs Canada, Partnerships for Development Innovation Branch  
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member  Centre de Solidarité Internationale du Saguenay -Lac-Saint-Jean 
Beneficiary Member(s)  Burkina Faso; Senegal  
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions   
Nature of incentive measure  Aid grant excluding debt reorganisation  
Financial implications  CAD 1,006,865  
Field of technology  Entrepreneurship, skills and know -how 
 
 
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- 5 - Name of programme or project  Empowerment of the Young Women of Ouagadougou and Guédiawaye  
Output or impact  The expected outcomes of this project include : 
1. increased young women 's confidence in their entrepreneurial potential in 
Ouagadougou and Guédiawaye; and  
2. increased commitment (positive attitude) of community actors to women 's 
entrepreneurship and valuable work for young women in Ouagadougou and 
Guédiawaye.  
Status of the prog ramme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  2020-2023 
Website for further information  https://w05.international.gc.ca/projectbrowser -banqueprojets/project -
projet/details/P005845001  
Contact point for further information   
  
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- 6 - Name of programme or project  Ndoto Hub for Women Entrepreneurs in Tanzania  
Objective or purpose  The project funds an innovative business incubation hub aimed at supporting young 
women entrepreneurs in Tanzania (between the ages of 19 and 30) with mentoring, 
coaching, and life skills training, as well as providing collaborative workspaces. The 
Ndoto H ub also aims to use technological platforms to reach young women.  
Entity making the incentive available  Global Affairs Canada, Sub -Saharan Africa Branch  
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member  Ndoto Hub  
Beneficiary Member(s)  Tanzania 
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions   
Nature of incentive measure  Aid grant excluding debt reorganisation  
Financial implications  CAD 240,000  
Field of technology  Business development services, Entrepreneurship  
Category of technology  Information and communications technology; Other (Digital Economy, Information 
and Communications Technology (ICT), and Entrepreneurship)  
Output or impact  Through a randomized control trial involving 3,200 women an d their spouses, the 
project assesses how intra -household bargaining shapes women 's use of e -saving 
accounts as well as investment decisions. The research tests whether private or 
household based e -savings accounts best increase women 's financial inclusion  and 
labour market and economic choices, and if improving household dynamics can 
further enhance development outcomes for women.  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  2018-2022 
Website for further information  https://w05.international.gc.ca/projectbrowser -banqueprojets/project -
projet/details/P006220001  
Contact point for further information   
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- 7 - Name of programme or project  Catalyzing an ecosystem of AI for development -oriented entrepreneurs and 
innovators  
Objective or purpose  The project catalyses an ecosystem of development -oriented entrepreneurs and 
innovators who are deploying AI in Africa. It explores how artificial intelligence (AI) 
can contribute to tackling local challenges south of the Sahara.  
Entity making the incentive available  International Development Research Centre, Kenya Impact Innovations Foundation  
Eligible enterprise s or institutions in developed country Member  Kenya Impact Innovations Foundation  
Beneficiary Member(s)  Uganda; Zambia  
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions   
Nature of incentive measure  Aid grant and mentorship  
Financial implications  CAD 183,400  
Field of technology  Business Development Services, Innovation, Entrepreneurship  
Category of technology  Information and communications technology; Other (Digital Economy, Information 
and Communications Technology (ICT), and Entrepreneurship)  
Output or impact  This project will strengthen the capacity and amplify the voices of AI communities 
in Africa, develop responsible AI policy, and advance AI innovation networks to 
address Africa 's development challenges.  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  2021-2024 
Website for further information  https://www.idrc.ca/en/project/catalyzing -ecosystem -ai-development -oriented -
entrepreneurs -and-innovators   
Contact point for further information   
  
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- 8 - Name of programme or project  Support for Women 's Entrepreneurship Within the Rice Sector  
Objective or purpose  This project aims at improving women parboilers ' living conditions in the southern 
part of Benin in the Department of Collines through assisting professional rice 
steaming organizations. Parboiled rice is a method of husking ri ce, thus enabling the 
retention of 80% of its nutritional value, increasing its resistance to breakage and 
allowing for better storage conditions. The project is directly benefitting over 1 500 
women parboilers and indirectly contributing to the economic w ell-being of over 
21,000 members of their local community. The project 's activities include:  
1. developing suitable and accessible funding for the women parboilers;  
2. improving access to the rice market, in particular, through the development of 
appropriate inf rastructures (for instance: rice steaming processing centres);  
3. strengthening steamer unions ' capacity in good governance and business 
administration;  
4. enhancing women parboilers ' access to professional expertise and technological 
innovation in the area of r ice steaming; and  
5. providing support aimed at professionally structuring agricultural holdings and 
promoting agricultural entrepreneurship by professional local organization.  
Entity making the incentive available  Global Affairs Canada, Sub-Saharan Africa Branch  
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member  CECI - Centre for International Studies and Cooperation  
Beneficiary Member(s)  Benin  
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions   
Nature of incentive measure  Aid grant excluding debt reorganisation  
Financial implications  CAD 9,248,143  
Field of technology  Agriculture, Industry (SMEs)  
Category of technology  Food and agriculture; Other (Agricultural Technology and Innovation )  
Output or impact  This project 's expected intermediate outcomes are as follows:  
1. the steady improvement of the strategic positioning of the women parboilers 
Regional Union located in Glazoué, of the women parboilers National Union and 
the rice farmers collaborative council of Benin taking into consideration the cross -
cutting themes which are gender equality, governance and environmental 
sustainability; and  
2. the continuous improvement of the profitability and the competitiveness of these 
women parboilers businesses (1500) through their associations (30) operating 
six rice steaming processing centres and one central wrapping centre.  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress   IP/C/R/TTI/CAN/3  
 
- 9 - Name of programme or project  Support for Women 's Entrepreneurship Within the Rice Sector  
Duration and timing  2017-2022 
Website for furthe r information  https://w05.international.gc.ca/projectbrowser -banqueprojets/project -
projet/details/D002441001  
Contact point for further informati on  
  
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- 10 - Name of programme or project  Building Resilience to the Impacts of Climate Change and COVID -19 
Objective or purpose  This project aims to strengthen the resilience of agro -sylvo-pastoral communities in 
the Boucle du Mouhoun region, once known as "the breadbasket of Burkina Faso. " 
The region now struggles to play that role because of soil, forest and water resource 
degradation. In Burkina Faso, against a backdrop that already incl udes climate, 
security, and humanitarian shocks, the COVID -19 pandemic is having a negative 
impact on all activity sectors. The project focuses on greater empowerment through 
the mastery of practices and measures to mitigate the effects of COVID -19 and 
climate change. The project activities include:  
1. developing and broadcasting radio shows, television spots, and micro 
programmes on COVID -19 in local languages;  
2. educating and training technical partners on COVID -19's impact on various types 
of activities, nota bly the new constraints on women and youth, who will be 
trained on measures to prevent and mitigate the illness;  
3. boosting households ' livelihoods by restoring 500 ha of land for agro -pastoral 
production;  
4. enhancing 50 ha of rice -growing lowlands in support of women and youth; and  
5. creating, rehabilitating, and securing 25 ha of nature conservation areas.  
Entity making the incentive available  Global Affairs Canada, Sub -Saharan Africa Branch  
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member  FAO - Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations  
Beneficiary Member(s)  Burkina Faso  
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions   
Nature of incentive measure  Aid grant excluding debt reorganisation  
Financial implications  CAD 3,000,000  
Field of technology  Agriculture, Climate Change mitigation  
Category of technology  Food and agriculture; Other (Agricultural Technology and Innovation )  
Output or impact  The expected outcomes for this project include:  
1. promote gender -sensitive best practices for adapting to climate variability and 
climate change that support women and youth;  
2. improve and diversify the livelihoods of agro -pastoral households and adapt 
them to climate change in an inclusive and equitable manner;  
3. strengthen governance for the climate resilience of agro -sylvo-pastoral 
communities in the project 's coverage area (Boucle du Mouhoun region); and  
4. strengthen the leadership of women and youth by getting them involved in 
implementing the COVID -19 response with the agro -sylvo-pastoral sector 's local 
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- 11 - Name of programme or project  Building Resilience to the Impacts of Climate Change and COVID -19 
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  2020-2022 
Website for further information  https://w05.international.gc.ca/projectbrowser -banqueprojets/project -
projet/details/P009486001  
Contact point for further information   
  
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- 12 - Name of programme or project  Adaptive and Innovative Solutions for Agri -Food Market Opportunities in 
Haiti  
Objective or purpose  This project aims to strengthen the maize value chain in Haiti 's Sud and Artibonite 
departments. Its goal is to improve the livelihoods  of 10,000 smallholder farm 
families through expanded commercialization and sustainable production of maize, 
along with bean, an essential companion crop. An emphasis is on creating 
opportunities for women and youth to contribute to - and benefit from - activities 
that promote added value and climate change adaptation in the targeted value 
chains. Project activities include:  
1. increasing targeted maize producers ' access to reliable, competitive, and durable 
markets for their product through the establishment of local purchasing centres 
with direct linkages to a large -scale industrial buyer;  
2. improving agricultural productivity, yields, and post -harvest quality of maize and 
bean through promoting sustainable climate smart techniques and technologies; 
and 
3. enhanci ng rural farm families ' resiliency to recurrent natural disaster through 
disaster risk reduction awareness -raising.  
Entity making the incentive available  Global Affairs Canada, Americas Branch, Papyrus S.A . 
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member  Papyrus S.A . 
Beneficiary Member(s)  Haiti 
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions   
Nature of incentive measure  Aid grant excluding debt reorganisation  
Financial implications  CAD 13,000,000  
Field of technology  Agriculture development, disaster prevention  
Category of technology  Food and agriculture; Other (Agricultural Technology and Innovation )  
Output or impact  The expected outcomes for this project include:  
1. value -added of the targeted agri -food value chains is increased, particularly for 
women and youth in the targeted regions, while respecting the environment; and  
2. agri-food value chains targeted by the project are better adapted to climate 
change.  
Status of  the programme or project  Current or in progress  
 
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- 13 - Name of programme or project  Adaptive and Innovative Solutions for Agri -Food Market Opportunities in 
Haiti  
Duration and timing  2019-2023 
Website for further information  https://w05.international.gc.ca/projectbrowser -banqueprojets/project -
projet/details/P005347001   
Contact point for further information   
  
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- 14 - Name of p rogramme or project  Strengthening the Nutritional Resilience and Food Security of the Most 
Vulnerable in Mali  
Objective or purpose  This project aims to strengthen the resilience of vulnerable communities, mainly 
women and girls, in the Mopti and Ségou regions of Mali. The project also aims to 
improve the food, nutrition, and health situation, increase agricultural productivity 
and incomes of target populations, while tackling the effects of climate change on 
food security in their communities. Pro ject activities include:  
1. rehabilitating health and drinking water infrastructure in health centres, schools, 
and households in targeted communities;  
2. strengthening the prevention and management of malnutrition in children, and 
pregnant and lactating women;  
3. distributing nutritious meals to students;  
4. organizing village savings and credit associations, school gardens, and income -
generating activities for small producers, particularly women;  
5. creating and rehabilitating productive community asset s (irrigated perimeter, 
reforestation of drylands, water collection systems, etc.);  
6. working to ensure joint management of the natural resources shared between 
farmers and herders; and  
7. building the capacity of women to make informed decisions in households and 
communities by providing leadership training and raising awareness of gender 
equality in communities. The project is jointly implemented by the World Food 
Programme (WFP), the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations 
(FAO) and the United  Nations Children 's Fund (UNICEF).  
Entity making the incentive available  Global Affairs Canada, Sub -Saharan Africa Branch  
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member  WFP – World Food Programme  
Beneficiary Member(s)  Mali 
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions   
Nature of incentive measure  Aid grant excluding debt reorganisation, Contributions to specific -purpose 
programmes and funds managed by international organisations (multilateral, INGO)  
Financial implications  CAD 20,000,000  
Field of technology  Agriculture, nutrition  
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- 15 - Name of p rogramme or project  Strengthening the Nutritional Resilience and Food Security of the Most 
Vulnerable in Mali  
Output or impact  The expected outcomes for this project include:  
1. increased use of basic social services and safety nets, and the adoption of 
adequate behaviours in terms of food, nutritional and hygiene practices by the 
target populations, in particular women and girls;  
2. improved availability of and access to nutritious and diversified f ood and 
improved livelihoods, especially for women; and  
3. increased decision -making power and leadership of women in nutritional, food 
and environmental issues and enhanced social cohesion.  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  2020-2024 
Website for further information  https://w05.international.gc.ca/projectbrowser -banqueprojets/project -
projet/detail s/D004927001   
Contact point for further information   
  
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- 16 - Name of programme or project  Clean Technology Fund  
Objective or purpose  Canada provided CAD  200 million in financing to the Clean Technology Fund (CTF) 
of the Climate Investments Funds, to support the use of clean, low -carbon 
technologies, and to support investments in energy efficiency and in the power and 
transport sectors. The CTF provides new, large -scale financial resources for clean 
energy projects that help to successfully demonstrate , deploy and transfer low -
carbon technologies with significant potential for long -term greenhouse gas (GHG) 
emissions savings. The CTF supports country or regional investment plans that: 
show significant GHG emissions savings, demonstrate the potential to be replicated 
elsewhere, are ready to be implemented, and promote environmental and 
developmental co -benefits that show how low -carbon technologies can contribute to 
national development goals and strategies.  
Entity making the incentive available  Global A ffairs Canada, Global Issues and Development Branch  
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member  World Bank  
Beneficiary Member(s)  Democratic Republic of the Congo; Haiti; Lao People 's Democratic Republic; Mali; 
Mozambique; Sierra Leone; Uganda  
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions   
Nature of incentive measure  Government financing through an Official Development Assistance programme (aid 
grant; fund dedicated to stimulate investment in low-carbon technologies to 
contribute to national development goals and strategies)  
Financial implications  CAD 200 million  
Field of technology  Climate change  
Category of technology  Environmentally friendly or sustainable technology; Other (Environment and Climate 
Change Technology and Innovation)  
Output or impact  The expected intermediate outcomes for this project include: Transformed energy 
supply and demand to low -carbon development pathways. As of 31 March 2017, the 
CTF has approved 102  projects totalling USD 4.9 billion, of which USD 1.9 billion 
(39%) has been disbursed to projects. As a result of the CTF 's active projects, 
greenhouse gas emissions have been reduced by 8 megatons of CO2 equivalent per 
year; 1,172 MW of renewable energy capacity have been installed; and 3,591 
gigawatt hours of energy are being saved annually. In addition to environmental 
benefits, CTF -funded projects have mobilized USD 4 billion in private sector 
co- financing for renewable energy and have resulted in 9,2 44 jobs.  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  2012-2032  IP/C/R/TTI/CAN/3  
 
- 17 - Name of programme or project  Clean Technology Fund  
Website for further information  http://w05.international.gc.ca/projectbrowser -banqueprojets/project -
projet/details/M013704001   
Contact point for further information   
  
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- 18 - Name of programme or project  Forest Carbon Partnership Facility - Carbon Fund  
Objective or purpose  The Forest Carbon Partnership Facility (FCPF) is a World Bank -managed global 
partnership that assists developing countries in tropical and sub -tropical regions in 
their efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from deforestation and forest 
degradation. It promotes forest conservation, sustainable management of forests 
and the enhancement of forest carbon stocks (amount of carbon stored in forest 
ecosystems). The Ca rbon Fund offers financial incentives to developing countries 
that implement emission reduction programs to reduce the rate of deforestation and 
forest degradation within their country.  
Entity making the incentive available  Global Affairs Canada, Global Issues and Development Branch  
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member  World Bank  
Beneficiary Member(s)  Democratic Republic of the Congo; Lao People 's Democratic Republic; Madagascar; 
Mozambique; Nepal  
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions   
Nature of incentive measure  Government financing through an Official Development Assistance program (aid 
grant)  
Financial implications  CAD 5 million (as of Fiscal Year 2022 -23) 
Field of technology  Climate change, deforestation, forest degradation  
Category of technology  Environmentally friendly or sustainable technology; Other (Environment and Climate 
Change Technology and Innovation)   IP/C/R/TTI/CAN/3  
 
- 19 - Name of programme or project  Forest Carbon Partnership Facility - Carbon Fund  
Output or impact  Results achieved as of Sept ember 2022 include:  
1. all countries in the Carbon Fund (which include the Democratic Republic of the 
Congo, Lao People 's Democratic Republic, Madagascar, Mozambique, and Nepal) 
have now signed Emission Reduction Payment Agreements (ERPAs), unlocking 
up to ap proximately CAD  1 billion in performance -based payments from verified 
emission reductions through large -scale jurisdictional landscape programs. 
Country programs cover a range of activities to achieve climate -smart land use, 
protect forests, restore degrad ed land, and improve local livelihoods;  
2. 10 Carbon Fund countries have met ERPA Conditions of Effectiveness, and are 
moving towards verification of emission reductions and receiving payments. In 
October 2021, the FCPF Carbon Fund had its first ERPA payment, with 
Mozambique receiving CAD  83 million for 1.3 metric tonnes of carbon dioxide 
equivalent (MtCO2e) of verified emission reductions. This payment represents 
the first -ever accredited verification of jurisdictional REDD+ emission reductions 
in the world.; and  
3. advanced important tools for jurisdictional emission reductions programs, such 
as a Carbon Assets Tracking System (central transaction registry), a 
Measurement, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) support program, financing 
plans, and guidance on benefits -sharing arrangements. These dev elopments 
have enabled the Carbon Fund to begin funding and piloting new ways to 
sustainably manage forests in LDCs.  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  2012-2025 
Website for further information  http://w05.international.gc.ca/projectbrowser -banqueprojets/project -
projet/details/M013696001    
Contact point for further information   
  
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- 20 - Name of programme or project  Forest Carbon Partnership Facility - Readiness Fund  
Objective or purpose  The Forest Carbon Partnership Facility (FCPF) is a World Bank -managed global 
partnership that assists developing countries in tropical and sub-tropical regions in 
their efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from deforestation and forest 
degradation. It promotes forest conservation, sustainable management of forests 
and the enhancement of forest carbon stocks (amount of carbon stored in f orest 
ecosystems). Through the Readiness Fund, developing countries receive technical 
and financial assistance to help them in the development of strategies, policies, and 
systems to address deforestation and forest degradation.  
Entity making the incentiv e available  Global Affairs Canada, Global Issues and Development Branch  
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member  World Bank  
Beneficiary Member(s)  Burkina Faso; Cambodia; Central African Republic; Democratic Republic of the 
Congo; Lao People 's Democratic Republic; Liberia; Madagascar; Mozambique; 
Nepal; Suriname; Tanzania; Togo; Uganda; Vanuatu  
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions   
Nature of incentive measure  Government financing through an Offi cial Development Assistance programme (aid 
grant)  
Financial implications  CAD 40 million (as of Fiscal Year 2022 -23) 
Field of technology  Climate change  
Category of technology  Environmentally friendly or sustainable technology; Other (Environment and Climate 
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- 21 - Name of programme or project  Forest Carbon Partnership Facility - Readiness Fund  
Output or impact  Technical assistance and know -how that will result in the development of strategies, 
policies, and systems to address deforestation and forest degradation.  Results 
achieved as of September 2022 include:  
1. 45 Readiness Preparation Grants have been signed, with many countries in 
advanced stages of REDD+ readiness;  
2. approximately CAD  407 million in readiness grant funding has been allocated, 
leveraging an estimated CAD  1.3 billion in non -FCPF investments. With this 
support, FCPF Readiness Fund countries continue to make important 
advancements on a range of REDD+ readiness work, including national REDD+ 
strategies, stakeholder engagement, forest reference emission levels (FR ELs), 
and non -carbon benefits;  
3. 28 Readiness Packages have been endorsed, demonstrating advanced progress 
in the readiness process; and,  
4. Increased capacity of Indigenous people and civil society organizations to 
participate in national REDD+ readiness, including through the development of 
an innovative training course focused on making REDD+ forest and climate 
programs more gender inclusive. These results have contributed to the 
overarching outcome of the FCPF: improved governance and transpar ency for 
sustainable forest resource management within participant countries.  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  2011-2023 
Website for further information  http://w05.international.gc.ca/projectbrowser -banqueprojets/project -
projet/details/M013440001   
Contact point for further information   
  
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- 22 - Name of programme or project  Health Innovation Platform  
Objective or purpose  This grant represents Canada 's institutional support to Grand Challenges Canada 
(GCC). GCC uses these funds, along with other donors ' funding, to achieve its 
mandate. GCC 's mandate is to support innovators to develop and transition to scale 
innovations that improve the health, human rights, and well -being of women, 
adolescent girls, and children in low - and middle -income countries, including in 
conflict -affected areas.  
Entity making the incentive available  Global Affairs Canada, Partne rships for Development Innovation Branch  
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member  Grand Challenges Canada  
Beneficiary Member(s)  Burkina Faso; Haiti; Madagascar; Uganda  
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions   
Nature of incentive measure  Government financing through an Official Development Assistance programme (aid 
grant)  
Financial implications  CAD 200,000,000  
Field of technology  Health (medical research); basic health (basic health care, infectious disease control, 
noncommunicable diseases), population policy and administrative management; 
water and sanitation (basic sanitation); emergency response (material relief 
assistance and services)  
Category of technology  Health -related technology; Other (Health Technology and Innovation)  
Output or impact  The expected outcomes include:  
1. increased use of gender -responsive, inclusive, and locally -driven health products 
and services, especially for the most marginalized and vu lnerable;  
2. increased effectiveness of diverse innovators to test and transition their health 
innovations to scale and sustainability, integrating gender equality, human 
rights, inclusion and environmental sustainability; and  
3. enhanced generation, sharing, an d integration of evidence and learning from 
innovative, gender -responsive, inclusive, and locally -driven solutions to health 
challenges by Grand Challenges Canada and other innovation ecosystem actors.  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in prog ress 
Duration and timing  2020-2028 
Website for further information  https://w05.international.gc.ca/projectbrowser -banqueprojets/project -
projet/details/P008037001  
Contact point for further information   
  IP/C/R/TTI/CAN/3  
 
- 23 - Name of pr ogramme or project  Canada -Africa Initiative to Address Maternal, New -born and Child Mortality 
- COVID -19 Response  
Objective or purpose  This project aims to reduce maternal, neonatal and child mortality in select 
communities by working with local health authorities, and supporting the use of an 
integrated approach focused on health, nutrition, and water, sanitation and hygiene 
(WASH). The project is also providing additional funds in response to the immediate 
needs of the COVID -19 pandemic by train ing and supporting health care workers, 
reaching communities on critical health topics, and providing water, sanitation and 
hygiene supplies to health facilities and communities. Project activities include:  
1. training and supporting health care workers to re spond to COVID -19 and sexual 
and gender -based violence;  
2. developing and implementing community engagement strategies on COVID -19 
that integrate prevention of sexual and gender -based violence; and  
3. supporting health facilities and communities with critical wa ter, sanitation and 
hygiene supplies. The COVID -19 activities are expected to directly benefit 
676,794 individuals (including 380,949 women and girls), comprised of health 
care workers, community health workers and other community agents.  
Entity making th e incentive available  Global Affairs Canada, Partnerships for Development Innovation Branch,  
Amref Health Africa  
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member  Amref Health Africa  
Beneficiary Member(s)  Malawi; Senegal  
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions   
Nature of incentive measure  Aid grant excluding debt reorganisation; project -type interventions  
Financial implications  CAD 2,620,000  
Field of technology  Basic health, health development  
Category of technology  Health -related technology; Other (Health Technology and Innovation)  
Output or impact  The COVID -19 activities are expected to directly benefit 676,794 individuals 
(including 380,949 women and girls), comprised of health care workers, community 
health workers and other community agents. The expected intermediate outcomes 
for this initiative include:  
1. improved delivery of essential health services to mothers, pregnant women, 
new-borns and children under five;  
2. improved utilization of essential health services by mothers, pregnant women, 
new-borns and children under five; and  
3. increased consumption of nutritious foods and supplements by mothers, 
pregnant women, new -borns and children under five.   
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- 24 - Name of pr ogramme or project  Canada -Africa Initiative to Address Maternal, New -born and Child Mortality 
- COVID -19 Response  
Status of the programme or  project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  2021 - 2022 
Website for further information  https://w05.international.gc.ca/projectbrowser -banqueprojets/project -
projet/details/P001034003   
Contact point for further information   
  IP/C/R/TTI/CAN/3  
 
- 25 - Name of programme or project  End-to-end AI and data systems for targeted surveillance and management 
of COVID -19 and future pandemics affecting Uganda (COAST)  
Objective or purpose  This project is strengthening Uganda 's data systems to create AI -driven COVID -19 
responses that improve surveillance and management of the pandemic. The project 
is also developing and deploying AI -driven detection and diagnosis tools f or 
improved patient care and real -time tracking of COVID -19 spread and associated 
risks.  
Entity making the incentive available  International Development Research Centre,  Makerere University, and the Infectious 
Diseases Institute (Uganda)  
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member  Makerere University, and the Infectious Diseases Institute (Uganda)  
Beneficiary Member(s)  Uganda  
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions   
Nature of incentive measure  Finan cial grant for multidisciplinary research project  
Financial implications  CAD 1,240,000  
Field of technology  AI for support COVID -19 response and recovery, health development, infrastructure  
Category of technology  Health -related technology; Other (Health Technology and Innovation)  
Output or impact  The project will deploy new solutions for patient screening and decision support 
systems. This includes a chat bot and automated call -in line to support patients and 
relieve overwhelmed health officials.  This project is also testing novel approaches to 
triage COVID -19 patients in a clinical setting, which will support diagnosis and assist 
health workers in focusing their attention where it is most needed. Finally, this 
project is modelling and evaluating the impact of COVID -19 public health measures 
and targeted government responses, and analysing the issues affecting communities 
and their perceptions of public policy measures, which will help build positive policies 
and behaviours.  
Status of the programm e or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  2021-2023 
Website for further information  https://www.idrc.ca/en/project/end -end-ai-and-data-systems -targeted -
surveillance -and-management -covid-19-and-future   
Contact point for further information   
  
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- 26 - Name of programme or project  A New and Dignified Life for Women and Girls Suffering from Obstetric 
Fistula  
Objective or purpose  This project supports activities that respond to the COVID -19 pandemic in 
Mozambique. Project activities include:  
1. disseminating key messages regarding COVID -19; 
2. offering COVID -19 services to pregnant women, women and obstetric fistula 
survivors;  
3. ensuring appropriate safety for health workers by putting in place adequate 
infectio n and prevention control measures; and  
4. providing training to community members on measures to prevent COVID -19. 
Entity making the incentive available  Global Affairs Canada, Sub -Saharan Africa Branch  
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed count ry Member  UNFPA – United Nations Population Fund  
Beneficiary Member(s)  Mozambique  
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions   
Nature of incentive measure  Aid grant excluding debt reorganisation  
Financial implications  CAD 402,708  
Field of technology  Basic health, health development  
Category of technology  Health -related technology; Other (Health Technology and Innovation)  
Output or impact  The expected outcomes for this project include:  
1. increased community and family promotion and protection of girls and young 
women 's sexual and reproductive health and rights;  
2. increased availability and access to quality fistula repair treatment and care for 
girls and young women; and  
3. increased social reintegration of girls and young w omen treated/cured for 
obstetric fistula.  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  2018 - 2022 
Website for further information  https://w05.international.gc.ca/projectbrowser -banqueprojets/project -
projet/details/P002062002   
Contact point for further information   
  IP/C/R/TTI/CAN/3  
 
- 27 - Name of p rogramme or project  Institutional Support to Nutrition International (NI)  
Objective or purpose  Canadian government support to NI to deliver on its 2018 -2024 Strategy. This 
includes high impact, cost -effective nutrition interventions in 60 countries that 
include Vitamin A supplementation, salt iodization, iron and folic acid 
supplementation for pregnant women, and zinc and oral rehydration to treat 
childhood diarrhoea.  
Entity making the incentive available  Global Affairs Canada, Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada  
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member  Nutrition International (NI)  
Beneficiary Member(s)  Bangladesh; Senegal; Tanzania  
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions   
Nature of incentive measure  Government financing through an Official Development Assistance program (aid 
grant; project -type interventions)  
Financial implications  CAD 293 million (CAD 13 million unannounced)  
Field of technology  Maternal, Peri -Natal, Natal, Child, and Adolescent Health  
Category of technology  Health -related technology; Other (Health Technology and Innovation)  
Output or impact  Expected outputs include: micronutrients procured and distributed to most 
vulnerable ; n ational nutrition plans and policies in place; food fortification 
programmes extend reach; pregnant women and adolescents receive appropriate 
nutrition counselling, education, services.  Expected outcomes/impact include: 800 
million people reached by an in vestment case of CAD 700 million; Lives of 1.2 million 
children saved; 4.4 million cases of stunting averted; 60 million cases of anaemia 
averted. Increased productivity by CAD 54 billion among target population.  
Status of the programme or project  Current  or in progress  
Duration and timing  2019- 2026  
Website for further information  https://www.nutritionintl.org/news/all -news/nutrition -international -to-lead-
vitamin -a-supplementation -catch -up-efforts -for-children -in-africa -as-part-of-
canadas -response -to-covid-19/https://www.nutritionintl.org/  
Contact point for further information   
  
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- 28 - Name of progr amme or project  An Integrated Food Systems Approach to Build Nutrition Security  
Objective or purpose  Canadian government supports COVID -19 emergency response initiative to improve 
food and nutrition security, prevent emerging food and nutrition crises, and 
safeguard livelihoods. Rapidly increase production and consumption of biofortified 
staple crops among vulnerable smallholder farming households.  
Entity making the incentive available  Global Affairs Canada, Department of Foreign Affairs and Int ernational Trade Canada  
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member  HarvestPlus  
Beneficiary Member(s)  Bangladesh; Democratic Republic of the Congo; Malawi; Zambia  
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions   
Nature of incentive measure  Government financing through an Official Development Assistance programme (aid 
grant; project -type interventions)  
Financial implications  CAD 3 million  
Field of technology  Food Security and nutrition for vulnerable households  
Category of technology  Health -related technology; Other (Health Technology and Innovation)  
Output or impact  Expected outputs include: Increased accessibility, acceptance and consumption of 
biofortified staple foods to strengthen imm une systems to act as first line of defence 
against viruses and diseases. Expected outcomes/impact include: Increased access 
to bio -fortified seed by vulnerable farming households. Increased access to and 
consumption of nutritious biofortified foods by wom en, children, and adolescents. 
Increased access to markets for smallholder farming households along strengthened 
value chains to deliver healthier and more nutritious foods. Provide stimulus package 
(training, connectivity, finance) to SMEs to enable them to switch to biofortified 
seeds.  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing   2021-2022 
Website for further information  https://www.harvestplus.org/content/integrated -food-systems -approach -build-
nutrition -security   
Contact point for further information   
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- 29 - Name of programme or project  Enhanced Child Health Days (ECHD)  
Objective or purpose  Canadian government supports delivery of cost -effective and lifesaving nutrition and 
health services to children through semi -annual outreach events or Child Health 
Days.  
Entity making the incentive available  Global Affairs Canada, Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada  
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member  UNICEF  
Beneficiary Member(s)  Benin; Burkina Faso; Burundi; Central African Republic; Chad; Guinea; Madagascar; 
Malawi; Mozambique; Sierra Leone; Togo  
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions   
Nature of incentive measure  Government financing through an Official Development Assistance programme (aid 
grant; project -type interventions)  
Financial implications  CAD 75 million  
Field of technology  Micronutrient supplementation, child health, capacity building for national 
governments  
Category of technology  Health -related technology; Other (Health Technology and Innovation)  
Output or impact  Expected outputs for children 6 -59 months in targeted countries include:  
1. Enhanced performance of health and nutrition services;  
2. Improved sustainability and national owner ship of essential health and nutrition 
services;  
3. Increased integration between health, immunization and nutrition services;  
4. Improved evidence base in child health and nutrition programming on how to 
reach under -served populations. Expected outcomes/impact include:  Child 
Health Days are designed to deliver health and nutrition services to children who 
would not normally be reached by the regular health care system. The most 
common services provided by these outreach event are vitamin A 
supple mentation to prevent blindness and reduce child mortality rates, 
immunizations to prevent common childhood illnesses, and de -worming 
medication to improve the nutrition and general health of children.  This project 
builds on previous support through 'Scalin g up Nutrition and Immunizations ' and 
'Child Health Days and Weeks '. The current project continues to support the 
ECHD delivery platform in countries where under -five mortality is high, while 
increasing focus on building the capacity of national government s to integrate 
and deliver these interventions in the long term.  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  2016-2022  
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- 30 - Name of programme or project  Enhanced Child Health Days (ECHD)  
Website for further information  https://w05.international.gc.ca/projectbrowser -banqueprojets/project -
projet/details/D002242001?Lang=eng  
Contact point for further informa tion  
 
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- 31 -  
Name of programme or project  Predictive modelling and forecasting of the transmission of COVID -19 in 
Africa using Artificial Intelligence  
Objective or purpose  The project is developing modelling tools and simulation dashboards relevant to local 
health authorities to mitigate the impact of subsequent waves of infection.  
Entity making the incentive available  International Development Research Centre  
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member  York University  
Beneficiar y Member(s)  Mozambique; Rwanda  
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions   
Nature of incentive measure  Aid grant excluding debt reorganisation  
Financial implications  CAD 1,249,030  
Field of technology  Basic health, health development and forecasting  
Category of technology  Health -related technology; Other (Health Technology and Innovation)  
Output or impact  This project evaluates the effectiveness and potential biases of public health 
interventions while accounting for local feasibility, cost, and socio -economic impact. 
The researchers have prioritized an equity lens in both project design and 
implementation and are engaging with local communities and high -resolution 
indicators that incorporate the disprop ortionate impact of the pandemic on 
marginalized populations like women, rural communities, and informal workers. 
Following this research, the outputs will address dis - and misinformation about 
COVID -19 prevention and treatment.  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  2020 - 2022 
Website for further information  https://www.idrc .ca/en/project/predictive -modelling -and-forecasting -transmission -
covid-19-africa -using -artificial  
Contact point for further information   
  
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- 32 - Name of programme or project  Data -Driven School Improvement - Opportunities, Challenges, And Scalable 
Solution  
Objective or purpose  This project is generating a knowledge system to optimize the use of data produced 
by schools, improve their own management and results, and to inform how other 
levels of the education system can support improvement at the school level . 
Entity making the incentive available  International Development Research Centre, with the support of the Global 
Partnership for Education (GPE)  
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member  Society for Advancement of Education (SAHE) , Pakistan  
Beneficiary Member(s)  Lao People 's Democratic Republic; Nepal  
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions   
Nature of incentive measure  Aid grant for national, sub -national, or regional level projects  
Financial implications  CAD 1,189,900  
Field of technology  National education systems  
Category of technology  Other (Education, Knowledge and Innovation)  
Output or impact  Project ongoing. The project is building a composite index that allows schools to 
assess and categorize themselves by level of need for improvement. This project will 
scale this innovation to improve the organization, interpretation, and use of data for 
schools in Laos, Nepal, and Pakistan.  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  2020 - 2022 
Website for further information  https://www.idrc.ca/en/project/data -driven -school -impro vement -opportunities -
challenges -and-scalable -solutions   
Contact point for further information   
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- 33 - Name of programme or project  Using technology to improve literacy in the Global South  
Objective or purpose  This project is enhancing teaching practices through education technologies for 
professional development. The project uses literacy software designed for use in the 
Global South to improve children 's learning outcomes and classroom engagement.  
Entity making the incentive available  International Development Research Centre, with the support of the Global 
Partnership for Education (GPE)  
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member  Concordia University; Wilfrid Laurier University; the Aga Khan Development Network 
through Aga Khan Academy Mombasa and the Aga Khan Academy Bangladesh; 
World Vision Canada, and World Vision Kenya.  
Beneficiary Member(s)  Bangladesh; Rwanda  
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions   
Nature of incentive measure  Government financing through an Official Development Assistance program  
Financial implications  CAD 2,700,000  
Field of technology  Basic education, national education systems  
Category of technology  Other (Education, Knowledge and Innovation)  
Outp ut or impact  This project is adapting and scaling two pieces of educational software: 
ABRACADABRA and READS. The software is being implemented through professional 
development and follow -up support for teachers in face -to-face, blended, and fully 
online formats. The teacher professional development includes a series of interactive 
multimedia activities designed to develop skills and strategies for integrating the 
software into classroom routines and fostering teacher engagement . 
Status of the prog ramme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  2020-2023 
Website for further information  https://www.idrc.ca/en/project/using -technology -improve -literacy -global -south     
Contact point for further information   
  
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- 34 - Name of programme or project  Strengthening public -private partnerships in research and innovation in the 
manufacturing sector in Uganda  
Objective or purpose  The Science Granting Councils Initiative in sub -Saharan Africa (SGCI) is a 
multi- donor Initiative supported by Canada 's International Development Research 
Centre, the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency, the 
United  Kingdom 's Department for International Development, and South Africa 's 
National Research Foundation. Since its inception in 2015, the Initiative has been 
strengthening the capacities of science granting councils in 15 sub -Saharan African 
countries to support research and evidence -based policies that will contribute to 
economic and social development. Specifically, this project under SGCI is supporting 
research and innovation projects to address challenges facing the manufacturing 
value chains for various industrial products in Ugan da through partnerships and 
collaborations between universities and industry.  
Entity making the incentive available  International Development Research Centre  
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member  Uganda National Council for Sci ence and Technology  
Beneficiary Member(s)  Uganda  
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions   
Nature of incentive measure  Aid grant  
Financial implications  CAD 400,000  
Field of technology  Business support services and institutions, administrative management, ICT  
Category of technology  Information and communications technology; Other (ICT, skills, knowledge, 
know - how) 
Output or impact  The project will enable the Uganda National Council for Science and Technology 
(UNCST) to support research that will : 
1. contribute towards the reduction of technological bottlenecks affecting the 
manufacturing sector;  
2. increase sector productivity and competitiveness; and  
3. increase sector employment, contribution to GDP and ho usehold incomes that 
will positively affect Uganda 's economic and structural transformation.  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  2020-2023 
Website for further information  https://www.idrc.ca/en/project/strengthening -public -private -partnerships -
research -and-innovation -manufacturing -sector  
Contact point for further information    IP/C/R/TTI/CAN/3  
 
- 35 - Name of programme or project  Support for Strategic Communications and Uptake of Knowledge Outputs  
Objective or purpose  The Science Granting Councils Initiative in sub -Saharan Africa (SGCI) is a 
multi- donor Initiative supported by the Swedish International Development 
Cooperation Agency, the United Kingdom 's Department for International 
Development, IDRC, and South Africa 's National Research Foundation. Since its 
inception in 2015, the Initiative has been strengthening the capacities of  science 
granting councils in 15 sub -Saharan African countries to support research and 
evidence -based policies that will contribute to economic and social development. 
Specifically, the Initiative is strengthening the ability of participating councils to 
manage research; design and monitor research programs; formulate and implement 
policies based on the use of robust science, technology, and innovation indicators; 
support knowledge transfer to the private sector; and establish partnerships among 
councils an d with other science system actors.  
Entity making the incentive available  International Development Research Centre  
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member  The Scinnovent Centre Limited  
Beneficiary Member(s)  Botswana; Burkina Faso; Côte d 'Ivoire; Ghana; Kenya; Malawi; Mozambique; 
Namibia; Rwanda; Senegal; Tanzania; Uganda; Zambia; Zimbabwe  
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions   
Nature of incentive measure  Aid grant  
Financial implications  CAD 1,001,000  
Field of technology  Business support services and institutions, administrative management, ICT  
Category of technology  Information and communications technology; Other (ICT, skills, knowledge, 
know - how) 
Output or impact  The ov erall goals of this project are to provide training and other forms of technical 
support to participating science granting councils in strategic communications and 
to facilitate the development and uptake of knowledge outputs. Other activities will 
include  the development of various SGCI communication materials, documenting 
and disseminating stories of change to demonstrate the impact of SGCI 's 
capacity - strengthening activities, supporting the councils to plan and convene SGCI 
meetings, and commissioning m asterclass papers to inform annual fora.  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
  
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- 36 - Name of programme or project  Support for Strategic Communications and Uptake of Knowledge Outputs  
Duration and timing  2015 - Present  
Website for further information  https://www.idrc.ca/en/project/support -strategic -communications -and-uptake -
knowledge -outputs   
Contact point for further inform ation   
  IP/C/R/TTI/CAN/3  
 
- 37 - Name of programme or project  Addressing Environmental Degradation in Cox 's Bazar District  
Objective or purpose  This project aims to contribute to environmental rehabilitation and long -term 
development of Cox 's Bazar District (CXB) through supporting an ecologically 
sustainable approach in host communities and Rohingya refugee camps. Project 
activities include:  
1. securing access to cleaner energy by providing alternative cooking fuel through 
continued provision of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG)  instead of firewood to 
reduce deforestation in CXB;  
2. contributing to environmental and ecosystem protection by restoring local 
forestland and watershed, with a view to enhance climate resilience to landslides, 
flooding and droughts;  
3. developing and updating  environmental and watershed management plans using 
participatory planning at territorial level;  
4. providing technical support for a multi -sectoral joint monitoring platform for 
environmental and socio -ecological assessments;  
5. promoting renewable energy techn ology in farming communities; and  
6. training Rohingya women beneficiaries in resilience building through green skills 
development. The project targets meeting 14% of the LPG needs of up to 
900,000 Rohingya refugees over its lifespan. As well, up to 167,000 p eople in 
host and refugee communities are expected to indirectly benefit from the 
improved ecosystem and resource management in their surrounding 
environments.  
Entity making the incentive available  Global Affairs Canada  
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member  United Nations Development Program (UNDP)  
Beneficiary Member(s)  Bangladesh  
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions   
Nature of incentive measure  Aid grant excluding debt reorganization  
Financial implications  CAD 7,500,000  
Field of technology  Climate change  
Category of technology  Climate change mitigation technology; Other (Knowledge, know -how, skills, 
infrastructure)   
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- 38 - Name of programme or project  Addressing Environmental Degradation in Cox 's Bazar District  
Output or impact  Technical assistance and know -how t hat will result in the development of strategies, 
policies, and systems to address environmental rehabilitation.  The expected 
outcomes for this project include:  
1. maintained provision of alternative, clean cooking fuel and technology to all 
refugee households;  
2. improved climate resilience, and reduced negative environmental impacts 
through ecosystem restoration and improved management of natural resources 
benefitting refugee and host populations of Cox 's Bazar District; and  
3. sustained resilience of Roh ingya refugees, especially the most vulnerable among 
them.  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  2022-2024 
Website for further information  https://w05.international.gc.ca/projectbrowser -banqueprojets/project -
projet/details/P010741001  
Contact point for further information   
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- 39 - Name of programme or project  Transforming the Market for Stoves and Clean Energy in Haiti  
Objective or purpose  The project aims to restructure and boost the market for efficient stoves and clean 
energy in order to protect the environment, improve the health of wo men and 
children and strengthen women 's economic power within new value chains for 
producing and marketing stoves and clean energy. The project supports the 
Government of Haiti with the implementation of the national action plan for stoves 
and clean energy . Project activities include:  
1. providing training to some fifty businesses so that they may participate in the 
design and production of stoves using improved technologies;  
2. providing businesses with support in marketing and creating business plans; and  
3. providing the Haitian government with support in relation to capacity, and the 
development and application of regulations to improve market growth. The 
project aims to have 150,000 households adopt a clean and efficient technology 
as well as have 100 entre preneurs in the wood charcoal sector adopt better 
practices with respect to cost -effective and energy -efficient approaches. By 
adopting energy efficiency into the sector, the project helps to reduce the sector 's 
greenhouse gas emissions, thereby contributi ng to climate change mitigation.  
Entity making the incentive available  Global Affairs Canada, Sub -Saharan Africa Branch  
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member  United Nations Foundation  
Beneficiary Member(s)  Haiti 
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions   
Nature of incentive measure  Government financing through an Official Development Assistance program (aid 
grant; contributions to specific -purpose programmes and funds managed by 
international organisations)  
Financial implications  CAD 3,000,000  
Field of technology  Clean Energy  
Category of technology  Environmentally friendly or sustainable technology; Other (Clean energy technology, 
technical assistance, know -how) 
Output or impact  Expected results for this project include:  
1. increased supply of efficient stoves and clean and affordable energy offered by 
Haitian businesses, especially those that include women in the value chains;  
2. increased use of stoves and clean energy by women and men consumers; an d 
3. improved governance of the stove and clean energy market.  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  2018-2024  
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- 40 - Name of programme or project  Transforming the Market for Stoves and Clean Energy in Haiti  
Website for further information  https://w05.international.gc.ca/projectbrowser -banqueprojets/project -
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Name of programme or project  Global Fund for Disaster Reduction and Recovery - Earth Observation 
technologies  
Objective or purpose  This project aims to fund Earth Observation (EO) technology and data collection for 
use by coastal and Small Islands Developing States (SIDS), regional organizations, 
and other partners to pursue climate change adaptation and resiliency to extreme 
weather events. By improving the availability of EO technology and data, it is hoped 
that the world 's poorest and most vulnerable regions will develop country -driven 
solutions t o the varied local effects of climate change.  
Entity making the incentive available  Global Affairs Canada, Global Issue and Development Branch  
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member  Global Fund for Disaster Reduction and Recovery  
Beneficiary Member(s)  Fiji; Papua New Guinea; Samoa; Tonga; Vanuatu  
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions   
Nature of incentive measure  Aid grant excluding debt reorganisation  
Financial implications  CAD 2,000,000  
Field of technology  Disaster risk reduction; climate change  
Category of technology  Climate change mitigation technology; Other (Earth observation technology and 
data)  
Output or impact  The expected outcomes for this project include:  
1. increased literacy and use of tools and technologies associated with satellite EO; 
and 
2. enhanced resilience of SIDS, to deal with natural disasters and extreme weather 
as a result of climate change.  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  2021-2024 
Website for further information  https://w05.international.gc.ca/projectbrowser -banqueprojets/project -
projet/details/P008678001  
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- 42 - Name of programme or project  Technological Platform for Civic Engagement and Improved Health Systems  
Objective or purpose  The purpose of this project is to improve the health care systems for and by women 
and those most in need. The goal is to improve citizen engagement and to make 
public institutions more responsive to people 's needs and rights through a 
technological platform. The initiative favours targeted zones (urban and rural):  
1. citizen and health officers freely expressing their opinions about th eir health 
system using new technologies, including mobile applications, text message 
platforms, blogs and wikis;  
2. use of helpful and useable data by local institutions and by national decision 
makers to improve health systems and make them more democratic;  
3. improved advocacy to make the health systems in the three countries better 
adapted to the needs of women and those most in need.  
The project 's activities include:  
1. conducting social integration activities and awareness campaigns to empower 
the people, nota bly women and those most in need, in terms of using technology;  
2. training local institutions so they can collect, analyze and transmit information 
regarding health services to the people;  
3. developing technologies (mobile application for smartphones and table ts, 
automated information -sharing module) to allow users to express their opinions 
about the health system, to allow staff to register complaints and to allow 
decision makers to better understand the people 's needs and grievances;  
4. developing a text message platform that allows people to access information on 
the health system 's services and access, including rights to health;  
5. training and coaching non -governmental organizations and public institutions to 
facilitate policy dialogue in order to provide  better access to health services that 
meet people 's needs.  
Entity making the incentive available  Global Affairs Canada, Sub -Saharan Africa Branch  
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member  Université de Montréal - CHUM - Centre hospitalier de l 'Université de Montréal - Unité 
de santé internationale  
Beneficiary Member(s)  Benin; Burkina Faso; Democratic Republic of the Congo  
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions   
Nature of incentive measure  Aid grant  
Financial implications  CAD 3,777,145  
Field of technology  ICT, health  
Category of technology  Information and communications technology; Other (ICT, training, know -how)  IP/C/R/TTI/CAN/3  
 
- 43 - Name of programme or project  Technological Platform for Civic Engagement and Improved Health Systems  
Output or impact  The expected intermediate outcomes for this project include:  
1. enhanced equitable and inclusive participation in democratic decision -making 
processes, especially by women and marginalized groups, through the use of 
technology;  
2. increased use of technology by people, especially women and marginalized 
groups, to hold their governments to account; and  
3. increased responsiveness of public institutions to the diverse needs and rights of 
people, especially women and marginalized groups, through the use of 
technology.  
Status of the programme or p roject  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  2017-2022 
Website for further information  https://w05.international.gc.ca/projectbrowser -banqueprojets/project -
projet/details/D003027001  
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