IP/C/W/602/Add.3  
 
21 October 2014  
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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  
Addendum 
The following communication, dated 8 October 2014, from the delegation of Canada is being 
circulated pursuant to paragraph 1 of the Deci sion on Implementation of Article 66.2 of the 
TRIPS Agreement (IP/C/28).  
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1  INTRODUCTION 
1.1.  Article 66.2 of the Agreement on Trade-Re lated Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights 
(TRIPS) requires "developed country Members to pr ovide incentives to enterprises and institutions 
in their territories for the purpose of promoting and encouraging technology transfer to least- 
developed country Members in order to enable them to create a sound and viable technological base".   
1.2.   Following the Decision of the TRIPS Council of 19 February 2003, developed country 
Members agreed to submit annual reports on the actions taken or planned in pursuance of their 
commitments under Article 66.2 of the TRIPS Ag reement. The Members decided to provide new 
detailed reports every third year and, in the in tervening years, provide updates to their most 
recent reports. Canada’s last detailed report was submitted in 2012. The present note constitutes 
an update and provides current information on Canada's activities concerning technology transfer to least developed countries (LDCs). 
1.3.  Since 2008, workshops on Article 66.2 have been held on a yearly basis at the World Trade 
Organization (WTO) in Geneva. Since then, Canada has endeavoured to update its report in a way that addresses the concerns articulated by LDCs  at the yearly workshops. The present update 
focuses on incentives to Canadian enterprises and institutions that are either targeted specifically 
at LDCs, or at a group of countries which, at a minimum includes an LDC.  
1.4.  This report focuses on technology transfer specifically, as distinct from technical cooperation 
(a distinct obligation under Article 67 of the TRIP S Agreement). However, it should be noted, as 
outlined by various Members, and as expressed by  the WTO Secretariat in the past, that there are 
inevitable overlaps between those two concepts. Some technical and financial cooperation activities can constitute incentives to the transfer  of technology, particularly when considering that 
the regulatory context (including regarding intellectual property) in a given country is often 
considered a key factor in enabling sustainable technology transfer.  
1.5.  Canada understands technology transfer to include the transfer of technology embedded in 
physical goods and services, such as machinery and equipment; the dissemination of technical and 
business information and knowledge on which a product, process or service is based; and the 
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   intellectual property embedded in transferred goods and services; 
 management and business know how to support production and distribution of goods 
and services; 
 human capacity building. 
1.6.  Domestic incentives for the transfer of tec hnology are given for all three forms of technology 
transfer.  While a variety of financial and non-financial incentives exist to facilitate technology transfer transactions (co-financing, loans, insura nce, tax relief, technical advice, networking and 
partnership contacts, and linkages), in Canada, most  incentives for technology transfer take the 
form of official development assistance (ODA) programmes. 
1.7.  As for “technical assistance”, or, to be more closely in line with TRIPS, “technical 
cooperation”, Article 67 of the TRIPS provides clarification. It states that:  
In order to facilitate the implementation of this Agreement, developed country 
Members shall provide, on request and on mutually agreed terms and conditions, technical and financial cooperation in favour of developing and 
least developed country Members. Such cooperation shall include assistance 
in the preparation of laws and regulations on the protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights as well as on the prevention of their abuse, and 
shall include support regarding the establishment or reinforcement of 
domestic offices and agencies relevant to these matters, including the training of personnel.   
 
1.8.  As such, for the purpose of this report, Canada lists the variety of domestic incentives to 
Canadian institutions and enterprises to transfer physical capital and goods, skills, know-how, information and data to Least Developed Countries only.  
1.9.  For the purpose of its report for Article 67, Canada lists IP specific technical and financial 
cooperation activities with developing countries and LDCs.   
2  OVERVIEW  
2.1.  Several Canadian government departments, agencies and programmes are involved in 
providing incentives, either directly or indirectly, for Canadian enterprises and institutions to engage in activities involving technology transfer  to developing countries and LDCs. The Canadian 
agencies principally involved in technology transfer activities are the Department for Foreign 
Affairs, Trade and Development (incorporating the former Canadian International Development 
Agency) and the International Development Re search Centre (IDRC). A number of other 
government departments, agencies and programmes , such as Industry Canada, and the National 
Research Council (NRC), also provide incentives for technology transfer. The present document 
describes the relevant the ongoing activities of these bodies. 
2.2.  Canada notes LDC Members' interest in le arning more about the impact and the functioning 
of developed country Members' technology transfer programmes. As a result, a table highlighting 
specific examples of technology transfer to LDCs is presented in an annex following this report.  
3  THE DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS, TRADE AND DEVELOPMENT (DFATD)
1  
3.1.  The Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development (DFATD) is the leading 
organization responsible for Canada's Official Development Assistance (ODA) Programme.  
DFATD’s development branch’s aim is to reduce poverty, promote human rights, and support sustainable development. The programmes and projects undertaken by DFATD aim to fulfil these 
                                               
1 On 26 June 2013, the former Canadian Internatio nal Development Agency (CIDA) was merged with 
the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trad e to create the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade 
and Development (DFATD). The transition is ongoing, ther efore certain references to CIDA remain in this text. 
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  wider objectives. The list provided in this report only highlights a few of these programmes. A 
more extensive list, by country, is available through the DFATD Development Project Browser.2 
3.2.  Many DFATD programmes provide an incent ive to the transfer of technology. In fact, 
Stimulating Sustainable Economic Growth is one of  the priority themes of Canada’s development 
assistance programme. Canada seeks to help developing countries build the enabling framework 
needed for sustainable economic growth, support  the growth of a productive and competitive 
private sector; and help their people to benefit from economic opportunities.  
3.3.  Canada focuses its international development assistance in this area on three paths to help 
developing countries grow their economies and provide new opportunities for their citizens:  
 Building economic foundations; 
 Growing businesses; 
 Investing in people. 
3.4.  As an example, under the “Growing busi nesses” path, DFATD recognizes that businesses, 
especially those that are micro, small or medium-sized, need support to meet international 
standards, to integrate into local and global value chains, and to move from the informal to the 
formal sector. These businesses also need greater access to innovations and new and emerging technologies that increase productivity and sustai nability. Through increased access to global and 
local value chains, technology, and financial services, more enterprises, including those led by 
women, will be viable and productive. Projects focusing on the other two paths in this area (“building economic foundations” and “investing in people”) can also provide incentives for technology transfer. Improved legal and regula tory frameworks and systems may provide an 
incentive for the transfer of technology. An increased access to essential, demand-driven skills 
training and knowledge needed for formal labour market participation, including literacy and numeracy may also have a similar impact. Examples of DFATD involvement in these areas have 
included: 
 working with other donors through the World Bank International Finance Corporation; 
 supporting microfinance and the development of inclusive financial sectors; 
 supporting the UNDP's Inclusive Market Development initiative (formerly Growing 
Sustainable Business initiative) which seeks to broker sustainable productive investments in developing countries through linkages involving small and medium enterprises and larger investors. 
3.5.  DFATD’s Partnerships for Development Innovations Branch, which works via the Global 
Citizens Programme  to involve more Canadians in international development, also has 
programmes which encourage technology transfer. Partnerships for Development Innovations 
Branch: a number of initiatives from DFATD’s Partnerships for Development Innovations Branch 
involve technology transfer and development assistance in technical and vocational education and training in developing countries. For example, the Digital Opportunity Trust will support 
88,000 young African women and men to lead economic changes in order to create new 
enterprises, raise individual and family inco mes, and augment access to business development 
services and capital in Ethiopia, Rwanda, Tanzania  and Uganda. One of their programmes (listed in 
the Annex) below seeks to transfer practical know ledge about job readiness, entrepreneurship and 
the income-generating potential of information and communications technologies (ICTs). 
Programmes that pertain to technology transfer which are managed by Partnerships for Development Innovations Branch are presented in Annex I.  
3.6.  DFATD also supports research and technology  t r a n s f e r  i n  s o m e  o f  i t s  p r o j e c t s  i n  L D C s  
through its bilateral programming.  
                                               
2 The DFATD development project browser ca n be accessed at the following website: 
http://www.international.gc.ca/development-develo ppement/aidtransparency-transparenceaide/browser-
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  3.7.  Finally climate change is also one of the ma jor areas where incentives for technology transfer 
exist. As part of Canada's 2009 commitment under the Copenhagen Accord on climate change, the Canadian Government is providing Can$400 million in fast-start climate change financing for the 2012-2013 fiscal year. One important multilateral programme which facilitates technology transfer 
is the Global Environment Facility programme, DFATD’s single biggest source of funding for the 
global environment.
3 Several other Multi-Sector, clean energy and forests and agriculture 
programmes also exist which target inter alia LDCs.4 
4  INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT RESEARCH CENTRE (IDRC) 
4.1.  The International Development Research Centre is a Canadian Crown corporation that 
supports researchers and innovators in the develo ping world as they work to improve lives, 
promote growth and lift communities out of povert y.  IDRC provides researchers in developing 
countries with the funds, support and connections they need to find solutions to the pressing 
problems affecting their societies.  
4.2.  IDRC's policy is to promote the creation and retention of knowledge and technology in the 
developing countries in which it works. The vast majority of IDRC's recipients of research funding 
are in the developing world, including least developed countries; the funding recipients retain copyright to the product of their work funded by  IDRC. IDRC also promotes the dissemination of 
research results to other communities in the developing and least developed world by retaining 
some dissemination rights and by encouraging wi de dissemination by the recipients. Research 
results funded by IDRC are freely accessi ble through an online digital library ( http://idl-
bnc.idrc.ca ).   
4.3.  For technology transfer, IDRC support s research in LDCs to promote growth and 
development. It does so using 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.   
4.4.  Examples of IDRC support in LDCs includ ed building an early warning system in Benin to 
advise two million farmers about impending droughts and floods and how to safeguard crops, as well as ongoing support for the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences to provide rigorous math training to postgraduate students. Further de tails on IDRC projects are searchable online via 
http://idris.idrc.ca .  IDRC has four main programmes through which it supports research, listed 
below:   
 Agriculture & Environment  - Better agricultural practices and a healthy environment 
contribute to human development and ec onomic growth. This programme supports 
research to increase agricultural productivi ty and food security, improve human health 
through a clean environment, adapt to the effects of climate change, and understand the 
economic aspects of environmental challenges.   
 Global Health Policy  - Research can save lives by providing evidence on the local burden 
of disease, understanding how to apply new discoveries and technologies, and monitoring the effectiveness of health care. This programme addresses problems in the 
developing world related to improving a ccess to health care, enhancing health 
information systems, and controlling chronic diseases.   
 Science and Innovation  - Access to information and the use of new technologies can 
promote growth and reduce poverty. This programme addresses problems related to 
how science and innovation are applied in developing countries, and how information and communication technologies contribute to social innovation and change.   
  Social and Economic Policy - Public policy can help reduce poverty and promote greater 
social equity in developing countries. Strong, informed policies can help establish more 
                                               
3 http://www.acdi-cida.gc.ca/acdi-cida/acdi-cida.nsf/eng/NAD-52716129-RPP  
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  stable economies with decent work opportunities for the poor, build peaceful societies, 
and advance gender equity.  
5  NATURAL RESOURCE S CANADA (NRCAN)5 
5.1.  Natural Resources Canada’s Earth Sciences Sector is working with DFATD under a 
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Government of Senegal to partner on a 
Can$6 million (plus in-kind contributions) "Senegal National Geomatics Plan". This project will contribute to sustainable management in Senegal and the development of related human and 
technical resources. The Objectives of the Geomatics Plan are to: 
 Develop uniform standards for spatial data.  
 Establish standards for cost-sharing of responsibilities. 
 Expand existing data infrastructure and technologies for data collection to establish a 
topographic data base.  
 Provide training on use and implementation of geomatics technologies.  
 Promote awareness amongst Senegal's private sector and operational management on 
the capabilities and applications of geospatial information and models.
6  
6   NATIONAL RESEARCH COUNCIL (NRC) 6.1.  The National Research Council's Indust rial Research Assistance Programme (IRAP) 
encourages and supports Canadian small and medium-sized entities to develop international 
technology-based partnerships with both developed and least developed economies. IRAP, in partnership with DFATD supports group missions to explore opportunities for partnerships. IRAP also carries out activities independently and with other partners. In addition to group missions, 
IRAP is involved with individual companies, se ctors and competitive technical intelligence. While 
not specifically targeting LDCs, IRAP international initiatives are focused on providing support in a number of key areas, including: 
 direct support to small and medium-sized enterprises with international interests,  
 technology partnering, including technolo gy sourcing, transfer, and matching,  
 joint research and development projects, and other technology ventures  
7  MULTILATERAL ACTIVITIES 
7.1.  At the multilateral level, Canada continues to actively contribute to many international 
institutions which, in turn, provide incentives for technology transfer to developing country Members and LDCs. In this respect, Canada's continuing contributions to the International Trade 
Centre, the World Bank, the Inter-American Development Bank, the African Development Bank 
and the Asian Development Bank all help to encourage the transfer of technology.   
7.2.  Canada also participates in the WTO Work ing Group on Trade and Transfer of Technology 
(WGTTT), established in 2002 as part of the Doha Development Round. Canada supports the 
efforts of the Working Group to help WTO Members identify ways to increase the transfer and absorption of technology through trade, investment and the provision of technical assistance.
                                               
5 See : http://www.acdi-
cida.gc.ca/cidaweb/cpo.nsf/vWebProjB yBuyandsellEn/2AEE704CF8C613A885257D2600379876  
6 See also: 
 http://www.acdi-cida.gc.ca/cidaweb/c po.nsf/vWebCSAZEn/AD2E33537331824685257BE300386747  
  
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The following chart (Annexes I-II) presents some project and prog ramme examples undertaken by the principle Canadian agencies i nvolved in technology 
transfer activities, the DFATD and the IDRC. The following chart, updated to follow the format suggested by LDCs in document IP /C/W/561, is not an 
exhaustive list of programmes and projects undertaken by Canadian agencies, but rather serves to exemplify the institutions and  enterprises that transfer 
physical capital and goods, know-how, information, and data to LD Cs. This chart has been developed to show certain criteria as requested by LDCs at the 
October 2008 and October 2010 Workshops on Article 66.2. It reveal s Canada's conceptualization of technology transfer and illus trates the Canadian initiatives 
that are specific to LDCs. All figures are in Canadian dollars unless otherwise noted.  
A.  Department of Foreign Affair s, Trade and Development (DFATD) 
 
Title of project/programmes Canadian Crossroads Internationa l - Volunteer Sending 2009-2014 
Policy objective and/or purpose Strengthen the capacity of partner organizations from developing countries to achieve development results, 
through the sharing of skills and knowledge related to  programme delivery, organizational management, and 
engagement in policy dialogue  
Government agencies or institutions 
providing incentives for technology 
transfer  Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development (DFATD) 
Partner Enterprises or other institutions 
targeted or eligible for incentives 
(Transferor) Canadian Crossroads International 
Targeted LDC Members (Transferee) Organization s in Mali; Senegal; Niger; Zimbabwe; Togo  
Type of incentives measures for 
technology transfer Government financing through an official development assistance programme 
Field or sector of technology transfer 
activities Health, Private Sector Development 
Type of technology transferred Skills and knowledge  
                                               
1 In English only.  
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- 7 - Title of project/programmes Canadian Crossroads Internationa l - Volunteer Sending 2009-2014 
Expected output related to technology 
transfer Transfer of skills and knowledge rela ted to programme delivery, organizational management, and engagement in 
policy dialogue in three areas of development, all within a gender equality framework: (1) women's rights through 
increased political representation and reduced violence against women; (2) poverty reduction through increased access to resources and a stronger social economy; and (3) improved access to preventative care and treatment of 
HIV/AIDS and reduction of discrimination and stigma associated with this disease. 
Outcomes/impact Improved health outcomes, poverty redu ction, advances in gender equality 
Budget or funds allocated ($CanAN$) 70 million 
Duration 2009-2015 
Status Ongoing 
Contact point for information Programme details available at: http://www.acdi-
cida.gc.ca/cidaweb/cpo.nsf/vWebS En/76696B1E7FD61EA1852575E100374D07  
 
 
Title of project/programme Fifth Replenishment (2010-2014) - Gl obal Environment Facility (GEF) 
Policy objective and/or purpose Help developing countries implement their environmental priorities and multilateral environmental agreements. 
This is done in areas such as climate change, biodiver sity, land degradation, chemicals management, sustainable 
forestry and international waters. Under GEF5, the GEF and its partner agencies continue to provide financing for 
innovative technologies and policy development, and techni cal assistance and capacity development in developing 
countries 
Government agencies or institutions 
providing incentives for technology transfer  Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development (DFATD) 
Partner Enterprises or other institutions 
targeted or eligible for incentives 
(Transferor) GEF - Global Environmental Facility  
Targeted LDC Members (Transferee) Multiple countries 
Type of incentives measures for 
technology transfer Provide financing for innovative technologies   
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- 8 - Title of project/programme Fifth Replenishment (2010-2014) - Gl obal Environment Facility (GEF) 
Field or sector of technology transfer 
activities Power generation/renewable sources, Bio-diversity, Bios phere protection, Environmental policy and administrative 
management, Environmental education/training, River basins' development, Solar energy, Wind power, 
Geothermal energy, Waste management/disposal, Water resources conservation (including data collection), Water sector policy and administrative management 
Type of technology transferred Skills, know-how, knowledge, financing of technologies 
Expected output related to technology transfer There are two priorities for GEF5: (1) to promote country  ownership by better integrating GEF initiatives with 
national development planning processes, while increasing the participation of all stakeholders, including civil society; and (2) to improve the efficiency and effectiven ess of the GEF by focusing on operational reforms to 
ensure that the GEF can meet the environmenta l and developmental challenges of the future. 
 As a member of the 32-member GEF Council, Canada promotes programming and institutional reforms to: 
streamline the GEF project cycle; develop programmati c approaches; promote results-based management; and 
improve coordination between the GEF Secretariat and the ten institutions that implement GEF projects. During 
the Fifth Replenishment, Canada works toward strengthening the developmental impacts of GEF initiatives by further integrating gender and relevant social issues into all GEF activities. 
Outcomes/impact Results achieved since the inception of the Global Enviro nment Facility (GEF), through the support of DFATD and 
other international donors, include support for more than 30 climate-friendly technologies for energy efficiency, 
renewable energy, sustainable urban transport, and methane reduction; environmentally sound disposal of at least 
38,000 tonnes of waste related to polychlorinated biphen yls (PCBs) and 20,000 tonnes of obsolete pesticides; 
phasing out 296,000 tonnes of ozone-depleting substances; an d protection of 30 river and lake basins, five ground 
water basins, and 20 of the planet's 64 large marine ecosystems. These important developments support efforts to 
address the protection of biodiversity and international waters, climate change, land degradation, the ozone layer, 
and persistent organic pollutants. 
Budget or funds allocated (Can$) 216 million  
Duration 2010-2014 
Status Operational 
Contact point for information Details available at:  http://www.acdi-
cida.gc.ca/cidaweb/cpo.nsf/vWebProjBy PartnerEn/B9E3ED1E4BEE5EA185257D0B00385E7A  
  
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- 9 - Title of project/programme Forest Carbon Partnershi p Facility - Carbon Fund 
Policy objective and/or purpose The Forest Carbon Partnership Facility (FCPF) is a World Bank-managed facility created in 2008 to assist 
developing countries in their efforts to Reduce greenhouse gas Emissions from Deforestation and forest 
Degradation plus improve conservation, sustainable management of forests and enhancement of forest carbon 
stocks (REDD+). In addition to financial assistance, the FCPF builds capacity to understand and address REDD+ 
issues, and engages in REDD+ readiness planning. To complement its investment in the Forest Carbon Partnership 
Facility Readiness Fund,  Canada provided Can$5 million to  the Carbon Fund to assist developing countries reduce 
greenhouse gas emissions from deforestation and forest degradation 
Government agencies or institutions 
providing incentives for technology 
transfer  Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development (DFATD) 
Partner Enterprises or other institutions 
targeted or eligible for incentives 
(Transferor) World Bank 
Targeted LDC Members (Transferee) Multiple Countries (Cambodia, Central African Republic, Congo, Democratic Republic of, Lao P. D.R., Madagascar, 
Mozambique, Nepal, Vanuatu) 
Type of incentives measures for 
technology transfer Government financing through an official development assistance programme 
Field or sector of technology transfer 
activities Climate change 
Type of technology transferred Knowledge, know-how, skills, infrastructure 
Expected output related to technology 
transfer Improved conservation, sustainable management of fore sts and enhancement of forest carbon stocks (REDD+) 
Outcomes/impact Results achieved to date: the World Bank is currently pu tting into place a governance structure for the Carbon 
Fund 
Budget or funds allocated (Can$) 5 million 
Duration 2012-2020 
Status Operational  
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- 10 - Title of project/programme Forest Carbon Partnershi p Facility - Carbon Fund 
Contact point for information Details available at:  
http://www.acdi-
cida.gc.ca/CIDAWEB/cpo.nsf/vLUWebProjEn/ 797F1F6ECACD8A41852579C70035BF5D?OpenDocument  
 
 
Title of project/programme Forest Carbon Part nership Facility - Readiness Fund  
Policy objective and/or purpose The Forest Carbon Partnership Facility (FCPF) is a World Bank-managed facility created in 2008 to assist 
developing countries in their efforts to Reduce greenhouse gas Emissions from Deforestation and forest 
Degradation plus improve conservation, sustainable management of forests and enhancement of forest carbon 
stocks (REDD+). In addition to financial assistance, the FCPF builds capacity to understand and address REDD+ 
issues, and engages in REDD+ readiness planning. Canada provided Can$40 million in fast-start financing to the 
Readiness Fund of the FCPF to support REDD+ country pa rticipants to build national capacity to address the 
problem of deforestation and forest degradation. The Readiness Fund provides technical and financial assistance to 
countries in the development of their Readiness Plan Idea  Notes and their subsequent Readiness Preparation Plans 
(R-PPs) 
Government agencies or institutions 
providing incentives for technology 
transfer  Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development (DFATD) 
Partner Enterprises or other institutions 
targeted or eligible for incentives 
(Transferor) World Bank 
Targeted LDC Members (Transferee) Multiple countries (including Cambodia, Central African Republic, Congo, Democratic Republic of, Lao P.D.R., 
Madagascar, Mozambique, Nepal, Vanuatu) 
Type of incentives measures for 
technology transfer Government financing through an official development assistance programme 
Field or sector of technology transfer 
activities Climate change 
Type of technology transferred Knowledge, know-how, skills, infrastructure 
Expected output related to technology 
transfer Technical assistance and know-how that will result in the development of strategies, policies, and systems to 
address deforestation and forest degradation.  
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- 11 - Title of project/programme Forest Carbon Part nership Facility - Readiness Fund  
Outcomes/impact As of April 2012, the FCPF had provided technical an d financial assistance to 35 out of 37 REDD+ country 
participants. The FCPF Participants Committee, in which Canada participates, has reviewed and approved a total of 
19 R-PPs, three of which are at the grant agreement stag e, the value of which are each between Can$3.4-3.6M. 
Budget or funds allocated (Can$) 40 million 
Duration 2011-2020 
Status Operational 
Contact point for information Details available at: http://www.climatechange.gc.ca/de fault.asp?lang=En&n=F2B50C1B-1  
 
 
Title of project or programme Maximizing the Effectiveness of the Delivery of Vaccines 
Policy objective and/or purpose This project aims to improve the well-b eing and survival of children under five-years old by making sure that they 
receive quality life-saving immunizations. The project seeks to increase the effectiveness, efficiency and 
performance of the delivery systems for vaccines in four African countries. 
Government agencies or institutions 
providing incentives for technology 
transfer  Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development (DFATD) 
Partner Enterprises or other institutions 
targeted or eligible for incentives 
(Transferor) Clinton Health Access Initiative 
Targeted LDC Members (Transferee)  Ethiopia, Mozambique, Tanzania 
Type of incentives measures for 
technology transfer Government financing through an official development assistance programme 
Field or sector of technology transfer 
activities Medical technology 
Type of technology transferred Knowledge, know-how skills, financing of technologies 
Expected output related to technology This project seeks to improve vaccine delivery system s by: (i) reducing waste and shortages of vaccine by  
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- 12 - Title of project or programme Maximizing the Effectiveness of the Delivery of Vaccines 
transfer identifying bottlenecks in the delivery system; (ii) redu cing the cost of essential cold chain equipment by 
developing innovative financing strategies; (iii) responding to breakdowns in supply in real time; and (iv) piloting 
new technologies in cold chain equipment to im prove reliability, efficiency and effectiveness . 
Outcomes/impact The expected intermediate outcomes for this project in clude (i) increased routine immunization and accelerated 
access to new vaccines in focus countries; and (ii) reduced cost of delivery immunization to target populations in 
focus countries. 
Budget or funds allocated (Can$) 19 million 
Duration 2013-2015 
Status Operational 
Contact point for information Details available at: http://www.acdi-
cida.gc.ca/CIDAWEB/cpo.nsf/vLUWebProjEn/F B92F891FC17A25E85257C6F003E5A00?OpenDocument  
 
 
Title of project/programme Nutritious Maize for Ethiopia 
Policy objective and/or purpose This project aims to improve household food security and nutrition in Ethiopia for an estimated 3.98 million people 
by promoting widespread adoption of Quality Protein Maize (QPM) varieties amongst growers and consumers of 
maize. 
Government agencies or institutions 
providing incentives for technology 
transfer  Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development (DFATD) 
Partner Enterprises or other institutions 
targeted or eligible for incentives 
(Transferor) CIMMYT - International Maize and Wheat Improvement Centre 
Targeted LDC Members (Transferee) Ethiopia 
Type of incentives measures for 
technology transfer Government financing through an official development assistance programme  
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- 13 - Title of project/programme Nutritious Maize for Ethiopia 
Field or sector of technology transfer 
activities Agriculture 
Type of technology transferred Transfer of knowledge, skills and plant varieties 
Expected output related to technology 
transfer QPM is a non-genetically engineered form of maize. The maize contains a naturally derived gene mutation of 
maize, which has a higher content of two essential amino acids necessary to synthesize proteins within the human 
body after consumption, and provides twice as  much nutritional value as common maize. 
 
The project supports the adoption of QPM, as well as increases in farm productivity and household incomes, 
through the expansion of the maize seed industry. Project activities include introducing QPM seed and food 
products to farmers (women and men) engaged in subs istence-level maize production as a means to meet 
household basic food requirements; disseminating gender-sensitive crop management practices to farmers and 
agricultural extension officers; and strengthening local capa city of researchers, seed producers, and seed suppliers 
on the production, distribution, and quality control of QPM seeds. 
Outcomes/impact The expected intermediate outcomes for this project includ e: (1) Increased utilization of Quality Protein Maize seed 
and grain, particularly by vulnerable groups, with an emphasis on young children and women in maize-producing 
areas; (2) Increased Quality Protein Maize grain production  in drought-prone and highland agro-ecological areas; 
(3) Strengthened institutional capacity of the public and private seed-supply sector to produce and distribute 
Quality Protein Maize seed on a sustainable basis. 
Budget or funds allocated (Can$) 11.5 million 
Duration 2012-2017 
Status Operational 
Contact point for information Programme details are available at : http://www.acdi-
cida.gc.ca/cidaweb/cpo.nsf/vWebProj SearchEn/336D07FE4F5D3CBA85257987003B375D  
  
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Title of project/programme International Youth Internship Programme (IYIP) 
Policy objective and/or purpose The International Youth Internship Programme (IYIP) is a programme for Canadian graduates (ages 19 to 30 
inclusive), part of the Career Focus stream of the Gove rnment of Canada's Youth Employment Strategy (YES).  
Canada's YES provides Canadian youth with tools and expe rience they need to launch successful careers.  Funding 
is provided for a variety of costs related to the internship, including travel, living allowance, and administrative 
costs.  DFATD allocates up to Can$12,000 per internship to Canadian partner organizations.  
Government agencies or institutions 
providing incentives for technology 
transfer  Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development (DFATD) 
Partner Enterprises or other institutions 
targeted or eligible for incentives 
(Transferor) DFATD funds selected Canadian partner organizations (CPOs)  to deliver IYIP projects in accordance with agreed 
administrative and financial procedures. The CPOs include Canadian professional associations; Canadian 
educational institutions; Canadian non-governmental organizations; and private Canadian companies. 
Targeted LDC Members (Transferee) In the past, interns have been placed in many LDCs including Bangladesh, Benin, Burkina Faso,  Cambodia, 
Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Niger, Rwanda, Sierra  Leone, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Lao P.D.R. and Zambia.  
The programme has also funded internship projects in Ethiopia. In many cases the IYIP within the LDCs facilitates 
technology transfer. 
Type of incentives measures for 
technology transfer Government financing through an official development assistance programme 
Field or sector of technology transfer activities Various 
Type of technology transferred Transfer of skills, knowledge and know-how 
Expected output related to technology 
transfer Selected Canadian partners work with overseas partner organizations to design, deliver and monitor internships 
supporting local development projects that reflect CIDA's priority sectors. Interns are recruited by the CPOs to 
carry out the development-related activities identified in a work plan established by all parties. 
Outcomes/impact Provide eligible youth with international experience, skills and knowledge that will prepare them for future 
employment. 
 
Increase employment opportunities by promoting awarene ss among Canadian organizations of the advantages of 
integrating young Canadian professionals into their structures and programmes.  
 
Provide opportunities for Canadians to increase their awareness, deepen their understanding and engage in 
international development.  
  
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- 15 - Title of project/programme International Youth Internship Programme (IYIP) 
Contribute to the advancement of CIDA's mandate to reduce poverty, promote human rights and increase 
sustainable development and to meet CIDA's pr iorities for official development assistance 
Budget or funds allocated (Can$) IYIP's annual budget is 5.9 million. 
Duration 2006-2013 
Status Ongoing 
Contact point for information Programme details available at: http://www.international.gc.ca/deve lopment-developpement/partners-
partenaires/iyip-psij/index.aspx?lang=eng  
 
 
Title of project/programme Skills for Employment and Productivity 
Policy objective and/or purpose The project aims to improve the quality and effectiveness of Bangladesh's technical and vocational education and 
training system and make it more relevant to the mark et. The project benefits government agencies and their 
staff, employers, workers, public and private training in stitutions, students and trainees. It focuses particular 
attention on disadvantaged groups in the labour market, such as women, youth and people with disabilities. The 
project seeks to create a better-trained, qualified and comp etent workforce. It focuses on target sectors, such as 
pharmaceuticals, ceramics, furniture, agri-food processi ng and tourism, which have the potential to improve 
economic growth and support Bangladesh's transition to middle-income country status.  
Government agencies or institutions 
providing incentives for technology transfer  Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development (DFATD) 
Partner Enterprises or other institutions 
targeted or eligible for incentives 
(Transferor) International Labour Organization 
Targeted LDC Members (Transferee) Bangladesh 
Type of incentives measures for 
technology transfer Government financing through an official development assistance programme 
Field or sector of technology transfer 
activities Vocational Training  
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- 16 - Title of project/programme Skills for Employment and Productivity 
Type of technology transferred Skills, Know-how, knowledge 
Expected output related to technology 
transfer The expected intermediate outcomes of this project includ e: (i) improved enabling envi ronment for increased skills 
development and employment to support higher value economic growth in Bangladesh; and (ii) improved 
planning, coordination and delivery of demand-driven, eq uitable and gender-sensitive competency-based training 
programmes for key workforce segments in Bangladesh.   
Outcomes/impact Improved planning, coordination and delivery of demand-driven, equitable and gender-sensitive competency-
based training programmes for key workforce segments in Bangladesh. 
Budget or funds allocated (Can$) 19.5 million 
Duration 2013-2017 
Status Operational 
Contact point for information Details available at: http://www.acdi-cida.gc.ca/cida web%5Ccpo.nsf/ projEn/A035230001   
 
 
Title of project/programme Programme for Building African Capacity for Trade (PACT II) 
Policy objective and/or purpose This project aims to improve coop eration and coherence across three African Regional Economic C ommunities 
(RECs): ECOWAS-Economic Community of West African St ates, ECCAS-Economic Community of Central African 
States, and COMESA-Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa.  
Government agencies or institutions 
providing incentives for technology 
transfer  Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development (DFATD) 
Partner Enterprises or other institutions 
targeted or eligible for incentives (Transferor) International Trade Centre 
Targeted LDC Members (Transferee) Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA), Economic Community of Central African States 
(ECCAS) and Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)   
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- 17 - Title of project/programme Programme for Building African Capacity for Trade (PACT II) 
Type of incentives measures for 
technology transfer Government financing through an official development assistance programme 
Field or sector of technology transfer 
activities Business Support Services 
Type of technology transferred Transf er of skills, knowledge and know-how 
Expected output related to technology 
transfer The project focuses on regional trade development by enhancing the capacity of, and certifying, 100 African 
trainers in a range of trade development tools; training REC staff on the assessment of export potential; 
developing 15 regionally-based trade support networks; and engaging 150 trade support organizations in a trade 
information network. The project also trains and provid es advisory services to 900 small and medium-sized 
enterprises (SMEs) in 15 countries, and is designed to ul timately increase the export sales of the participating 
SMEs by 20%. Also, ACCESS!, an important project component, raises the export readiness of women 
entrepreneurs-exporters in a selected number of countries. 
Outcomes/impact Results as of March 2011 include: The three Regional Economic Community (REC) Secretariats are leading 
sustainable and inclusive regional trade development an d promotion activities. Common Market for Eastern and 
Southern Africa (COMESA) Business Council and the Econom ic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Trade 
Experts Network link public and private sector in trade pr omotion and value chains. Regional export strategies for 
mango, coffee and leather have been developed through pu blic-private consultative processes. Regional trade 
support networks have been created and engaged in trade policy dialogue and trade support in all three RECs. In 
the COMESA-East African Community (EAC)-Southern African Development Community (SADC) Tripartite context, COMESA Business Council engaged in rules of origin for tr ade facilitation. The project component, ACCESS! for 
African businesswomen in international trade, has grown into a regional gender initiative and trained over 200 
African women exporters in export readiness. 
Budget or funds allocated (Can$) 19.8 million 
Duration 2008-2014 
Status Operational 
Contact point for information Details available at: http://www.acdi-cida.gc.ca/cida web%5Ccpo.nsf/ projEn/A033540001  
  
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Title of project/programme Skills Training for Youth Employment Programme 
Policy objective and/or purpose Increase vocational training for 1,200 youth with little or  no schooling (30% girls) in Haiti, Mali and Benin. 
Capacity building, coaching, and provision of equipment using a competency-based approach 
Government agencies or institutions 
providing incentives for technology transfer  Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development (DFATD) 
Partner Enterprises or other institutions 
targeted or eligible for incentives 
(Transferor) Foundation Paul Gérin-Lajoie and four local partner NGOs 
Targeted LDC Members (Transfe ree) Haiti, Mali and Benin 
Type of incentives measures for technology 
transfer Government financing through an official development assistance programme 
Field or sector of technology transfer 
activities Private Sector Development, Vocational Training 
Type of technology transferred On-the-Job Vocational Training Integration into the Labour Market 
Expected output related to technology 
transfer Increase vocational training for 1,200 youth with little or no schooling (30% girls) in Haiti, Mali and Benin 
through on-the-job vocational training 
Outcomes/impact Increased vocational training  
Budget or funds allocated (Can$) 3.6 million 
Duration 2010 – 2015 
Status Operational 
Contact point for information Programme details available at: http://www.acdi-cida.gc.ca/cida web%5Ccpo.nsf/ projEn/S065107001   
  
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 Title of project/programme Strengthening Higher Education Stakeholder Relations in Africa 
Policy objective and/or purpose The project aims to strengthen higher education st akeholder relations in Africa to improve university 
programmes in the region. The objective is to ensure th at the Association of African Universities (AAU) and 
African universities are better placed and able to work  with external stakeholders, governments, the private 
sector, and donors.  
Government agencies or institutions 
providing incentives for technology transfer  Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development (DFATD) 
Partner Enterprises or other institutions 
targeted or eligible for incentives 
(Transferor) AUCC - Association of Universities and Co lleges of Canada in participation with Association of African Universities  
Targeted LDC Members (Transferee) Multiple African countries 
Type of incentives measures for technology 
transfer Government financing through an official development assistance programme 
Field or sector of technology transfer 
activities Education policy and administrative management  
Type of technology transferred Transfer of skills, knowledge and know-how 
Expected output related to technology 
transfer Up to 27 African universities are benefiting through th e development of improved methods and strategic plans 
Outcomes/impact Enabling African universities to better collaborate with external partners and to respond to local, national and 
regional economic development priorities 
Budget or funds allocated (Can$) 2.2 million 
Duration 2010-2013 
Status Closed (after 2013 66.2 reporting period) 
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- 20 - Title of project/programme Support to the African Capacity Building Foundation - Phase III 
Policy objective and/or purpose Through this project, DFATD provides funding to a mult i-donor trust fund in support of the African Capacity 
Building Foundation (ACBF). The ACBF works with state and non-state actors throughout sub-Saharan Africa  
Government agencies or institutions 
providing incentives for technology transfer  Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development (DFATD) 
Partner Enterprises or other institutions 
targeted or eligible for incentives 
(Transferor) World Bank 
Targeted LDC Members (Transferee) African countries 
Type of incentives measures for technology 
transfer Government financing through an official development assistance programme 
Field or sector of technology transfer 
activities Public Sector policy and administrative management 
Type of technology transferred Transfer of skills, knowledge and know-how 
Expected output related to technology 
transfer It provides funding and technical assistance in support of capacity building initiatives in six areas: (1) Economic 
policy analysis and management; (2) Financial management and accountability; (3) Public administration and 
management; (4) National statistics and statistical systems; (5) National parliaments and parliamentary institutions, including the Pan-African Parliament; and (6) Professionalization of the voices of civil society and the 
private sector 
Outcomes/impact Results achieved as of July 2012 include: ACBF activiti es concentrate on long-term capacity development. For 
example, in 2010 alone ACBF disbursed over Can$30 milli on to 119 projects, for state and non-state actors 
throughout sub-Saharan Africa, by conducting training , workshops and technical meetings. ACBF has supported 
Economic Policy Management (EPM) training in seven uni versities across the continent. ACBF’s Africa Capacity 
Indicators Report describes levels of organizational performance and public sector capacities to manage policies, 
administration and finances in the 34 countries and organizations ACBF assists. ACBF support for country-based, 
regional and sub-regional initiatives has contributed to building public sector capacity and strengthening links 
between government, civil society and the private sector 
Budget or funds allocated (Can$) 18 million 
Duration 2007-2016  
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- 21 - Title of project/programme Support to the African Capacity Building Foundation - Phase III 
Status Operational 
Contact point for information Details available at: http://www.acdi-cida.gc.ca/ci daweb/cpo.nsf/ projen/A032306001  
 
 
Title of project/programme TECHNO-LINKS: Technology Links for Improved Access and Income 
Policy objective and/or purpose The programme will help local businesses develop financial and agricultural technology-related products and 
services, so they can better respond to the needs of smallholder farmers and enterprises in Zambia, Nicaragua 
and Peru  
Government agencies or institutions 
providing incentives for technology transfer  Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development (DFATD) 
Partner Enterprises or other institutions 
targeted or eligible for incentives 
(Transferor) Mennonite Economic Development Associates du Canada  
Targeted LDC Members (Transferee) Zambia 
Type of incentives measures for technology 
transfer Government financing through an official development assistance programme 
Field or sector of technology transfer 
activities Banking and financial services, information and communication technology  
Type of technology transferred Transfer of knowledge, skills and know-how 
Expected output related to technology 
transfer Technology Links for Financial Services: work with Mobile Transaction Zambia Limited (MTZL) a mobile 
transaction company in Zambia, to develop its capacity to serve low-income customers with appropriate and 
affordable financial products 
Outcomes/impact Capacity building 
Budget or funds allocated (Can$) 1.7 million 
Duration 2011-2014  
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- 22 - Title of project/programme TECHNO-LINKS: Technology Links for Improved Access and Income 
Status Operational 
Contact point for information Programme details available at: http://www.acdi-cida.gc.ca/cida web%5Ccpo.nsf/ projEn/S065138001  
 
 
Title of project/programme University Partnerships in Cooperat ion and Development Programme (UPCD) 
Policy objective and/or purpose The UPCD is one of the mechanisms through which DFATD supports collaborations with developing-country 
education and training organizations, aimed at building academic capacity for promoting sustainable 
development  
Government agencies or institutions 
providing incentives for technology transfer  Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development (DFATD) 
Partner Enterprises or other institutions 
targeted or eligible for incentives 
(Transferor) Close collaboration with the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada (AUCC), Projects supported by 
the UPCD on a cost-shared basis are designed and implem ented jointly by Canadian universities and their least-
developed and developing-country partner institutions 
Targeted LDC Members (Transferee) Uganda, Madagascar, Rwanda, Ta nzania, Bangladesh, Burkina-Faso, Benin, Congo Democratic Repub lic, 
Gambia, Haiti, Laos, Mali, Malawi, Mozambique, Ethiopia 
Type of incentives measures for technology 
transfer Government financing through an official development assistance programme 
Field or sector of technology transfer 
activities Sustainable Development (African country focus) 
Type of technology transferred Transfer of Skills, Knowledge and Expertise via Capacity  Building  (academic) Collaboration with developing-
country education and training organizations    
Expected output related to technology 
transfer Strengthen the capacities of higher education institutions in developing countries in a wide range of areas 
Outcomes/impact Poverty reduction 
Budget or funds allocated (Can$) 19.8 million 
Duration 2009-2014  
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- 23 - Title of project/programme University Partnerships in Cooperat ion and Development Programme (UPCD) 
Status Terminating 
Contact point for information Programme details available at:   http://www.acdi-
cida.gc.ca/cidaweb/cpo.nsf/vWe bCSAZEn/084305AB01708403852575F300374720  
 
 
Title of project/programme Solar Technology for the West African Economic and Monetary Union 
Policy objective and/or purpose The purpose of this project is to establish the Institute for Training in Applied Solar Technology (IFTSA) at the 
University of Ouagadougou, thereby creating a regional centre of excellence in advanced solar technologies in 
West Africa. It supports the training of 500 advanced technicians and 100 engineers, of which at least 20% are 
women. The initiative aims to increase the technical knowledge and teaching capacities of staff of the IFTSA, 
and to build links between this centre and the private sector involved in the production of solar technologies. 
Ultimately, the project’s goal is to help reduce poverty and improve the quality of life of people living in the 
poorest rural communities and the poorest communities close to urban areas in the eight member states of the 
West African Economic and Monetary Union by encouraging countries to optimize the use of solar energy, 
expediting their economic growth. The project also co ntributes to environmental sustainability through the 
promotion of clean, renewable energy. 
 
Government agencies or institutions 
providing incentives for technology transfer  Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development (DFATD) 
Partner Enterprises or other institutions 
targeted or eligible for incentives 
(Transferor) École Polytechnique de Montréal 
Targeted LDC Members (Transferee) Burkina Faso, Mali, Senegal 
Type of incentives measures for technology 
transfer Government financing through an official development assistance programme  
Field or sector of technology transfer 
activities Solar Technologies 
Type of technology transferred Transfer of skills, knowledge and expertise via capacity  building  (academic) Collaboration with developing-
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- 24 - Title of project/programme Solar Technology for the West African Economic and Monetary Union 
Expected output related to technology 
transfer The increased use of solar energy in the key areas of national life (health, education, food security and 
economy) of the countries concerned.  
Outcomes/impact TBD 
Budget or funds allocated (Can$) 2 million 
Duration 2013-2018 
Status Operational   
 
Contact point for information Details available at: http://www.acdi-
cida.gc.ca/CIDAWEB/cpo.nsf/vLUWebProjEn/F 58E53B348F962D685257A8500359676?OpenDocument  
 
 
Title of project/programme  Project profile: United Nations Convention to Co mbat Desertification - In stitutional Support 2013  
Policy objective and/or purpose This grant represents Canada’s support to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD). 
The UNCCD Secretariat promotes cooperation between de veloped and developing countries, with a focus on 
knowledge and technology transfer for sustainable land management.  
Government agencies or institutions 
providing incentives for technology transfer  Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development (DFATD)  
Partner Enterprises or other institutions 
targeted or eligible for incentives 
(Transferor) United Nations Convention to  Combat Desertification  
Targeted LDC Members (Transferee) Africa multiple countries: 33.34% 
Americas multiple countries: 33.33% 
Asia multiple countries: 33.33%  
Type of incentives measures for technology 
transfer Government financing through an official development assistance programme 
Field or sector of technology transfer activities Sustainable land management 
Type of technology transferred Transfer of knowledge, skills and know-how  
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- 25 - Title of project/programme  Project profile: United Nations Convention to Co mbat Desertification - In stitutional Support 2013  
Expected output related to technology 
transfer Advance sustainable economic growth and development in  urban regions in developing countries, consistent 
with the countries' national development agendas. 
Outcomes/impact The expected intermediate outcome for this project is the increased international awareness of the importance 
of desertification/land degradation and drought. 
Budget or funds allocated (Can$) $320,000 
Duration 2010 - 2014 
Status Operational 
Contact point for information Programme details available at: http://www.acdi-
cida.gc.ca/CIDAWEB/cpo.nsf/vLUWebProjEn/ 25C3E330ECDA9B9F85257BE50035AD13?OpenDocument  
 
 
Title of project/programme Capacity Building Initiative to Support  the Education Sector in Senegal  
Title of project/programme Capacity Building Initia tive to Support the Educ ation Sector in Senegal  
Policy objective and/or purpose This capacity-building initiative is a component of budget support for the education sector in Senegal. This 
initiative makes it possible to provide technical and management expertise to ministries involved in 
implementing budget support in the education sector in Senegal, as well as the Ten-year Education and 
Training Support Programme (2001-2010). A portion of th e funding is also available to help implement the 
Government of Senegal’s capacity building plan.  
Government agencies or institutions 
providing incentives for technology transfer  Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development (DFATD) 
Partner Enterprises or other institutions 
targeted or eligible for incentives 
(Transferor) CRC Sogema Inc. 
Targeted LDC Members (Transferee) Senegal  
Type of incentives measures for technology 
transfer Government financing through an official development assistance programme   
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- 26 - Title of project/programme Capacity Building Initiative to Support  the Education Sector in Senegal  
Field or sector of technology transfer 
activities Public finance management, education policy 
Type of technology transferred Knowledge, know-how, skills 
Expected output related to technology 
transfer Strengthening technical and management capacities, mainly in education but also in public-sector financial 
management reform. 
Outcomes/impact Improved educational outcomes for Senegalese students, improvements in public sector financial management 
Budget or funds allocated (Can$) $12 million 
Duration 2007-2014 
Status Operational 
Contact point for information http://www.acdi-cida.gc.ca/cidaweb/cpo.nsf/ vWebCSAZEn/B28E8279D2DC3 D1F85257CE8003741F9  
 
 
Title of project/programme Youth-Led Enterprise and Development 
Policy objective and/or purpose The project aims to support 88,000 young African women an d men to lead economic changes in order to create 
new enterprises, raise individual and family incomes, and augment access to business development services 
and capital in Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda. 
Government agencies or institutions 
providing incentives for technology transfer  Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development (DFATD) 
Partner Enterprises or other institutions 
targeted or eligible for incentives 
(Transferor) Digital Opportunity Trust  
Targeted LDC Members (Transferee) Tanzania, Rwanda, Ethiopia, Uganda  
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- 27 - Title of project/programme Youth-Led Enterprise and Development 
Type of incentives measures for technology 
transfer Government financing through an official development assistance programme 
Field or sector of technology transfer 
activities Private sector Development, Information and communication technology (ICT)  
Type of technology transferred Transfer of knowledge, skills and know-how 
Expected output related to technology 
transfer Participants will facilitate learning experiences to people in their own communities. 
Outcomes/impact The expected intermediate outcomes for this projec t include increased use of 21st century technology, 
marketing, financial literacy including savings and budgeting, communications, identifying and managing risk 
and work-readiness skills by youth participants. 
Budget or funds allocated (Can$) 6.9 million 
Duration 2012–2015 
Status Operational 
Contact point for information Programme details available at: http://www.acdi-
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CANADA:  EXAMPLES OF TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER PROGRAMMES AND PROJECTS 
 
B.  INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT RESEARCH CENTRE (IDRC) PROGRAMMES AND PROJECTS: 
 Science and Innovation:  
Title of project/programme African Institute for Mathematical Sciences  
Policy objective and/or purpose In spite of the one million people who graduate from African universities on a yearly basis, there remains a critical 
scarcity of graduates with mathematical and scientific expe rtise. The African Institute for Mathematical Sciences, 
Cape Town, (AIMS South Africa), was established in 2003 to address this gap. The Institute takes the 50 top 
African students each year and puts them through a rigoro us 10-month course in applied mathematics. In its first 
seven years, AIMS South Africa graduated 305 students fr om 31 African countries, a third of whom were women; 
95% went on to pursue Master's and PhD studies, the great majority in Africa. 
 
The next Einstein Initiative (AIMS-NEI) has been launched with the intent to increase the number of graduates 
dramatically. It seeks to establish 15 AIMS centres across the continent by 2021, and to graduate 750 well-trained 
students per year. This grant will help realize the first ph ase of that objective by establishing a network of five 
centres of mathematical science across Africa by 2015. This  will include supporting scholarships at the existing 
institutes in South Africa and Nigeria, and estab lishing new centres in Ethiopia, Ghana and Senegal. 
Government agencies or institutions 
providing incentives for technology 
transfer  International Development Research Center (IDRC) 
Partner Enterprises or other institutions 
targeted or eligible for incentives 
(Transferor) Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics (Waterloo, ON) 
Targeted LDC Members (Transferee) Senegal, Ethiopia 
Type of incentives measures for 
technology transfer Government funding of research and training 
                                               
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- 29 - Title of project/programme African Institute for Mathematical Sciences  
Field or sector of technology transfer 
activities Mathematics and science education 
Type of technology transferred Knowledge and skills relating to advanced mathematics   
Expected output related to technology 
transfer Graduates of the Einstein Initiative are expected to go on to assume leadership roles in academia, industry and 
government. It is expected that the Canadian contribution will help leverage further funding from African 
universities, private sector and governments, as well as funding from other major donors.  
Outcomes/impact Increased availability of high-level mathematics instruction in target countries. 
Budget or funds allocated (Can$) 20 million 
Duration 2011- 2017 
Status  Ongoing 
Contact point for information Project details available: http://www.idrc.ca/EN/Programs/Science_and _Innovation/Pages/African-Institute-for-
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