IP/C/W/611/Add.2  
1° de octubre de 2015  
(15-5083)  Página: 1/28  
Consejo de los Aspectos de los Derechos de Propiedad 
Intelectual relacionados con el Comercio  Original: inglés  
 
  INFORME SOBRE LA APLICACIÓN DEL PÁRRAFO 2 DEL 
ARTÍCULO 66 DEL ACUERDO SOBRE LOS ADPIC 
CANADÁ  
Addendum 
La siguiente comunicación de la delegación del Canadá, de fecha 23 de septiembre de 2015, 
se distribuye de conformidad con el párrafo 1 de la Decisión relativa a la aplicación del párrafo 2 del artículo 66 del Acuerdo sobre los ADPIC (IP/C/28).  
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1  INTRODUCCIÓN 
1.  En el párrafo 2 del artículo 66 del Acuerdo sobre los Aspectos de los Derechos de Propiedad 
Intelectual relacionados con el Comercio (Acuerdo sobre los ADPIC) se dispone que "[l]os países 
desarrollados Miembros ofrecerán a las empresas e instituciones de su territorio incentivos 
destinados a fomentar y propiciar la transferencia de tecnología a los países menos adelantados Miembros, con el fin de que estos puedan establecer una base tecnológica sólida y viable". 
2.  De conformidad con la Decisión del Consejo de los ADPIC de 19 de febrero de 2003 (IP/C/28), 
los países desarrollados Miembros deben presentar informes anuales sobre las medidas adoptadas 
o previstas en cumplimiento de los compromisos contraídos por ellos en virtud del párrafo 2 del artículo 66 del Acuerdo sobre los ADPIC. A tal fin, los Miembros decidieron facilitar cada tres años 
nuevos informes detallados y, en los años intermedios, actualizaciones de sus informes más 
recientes. El último informe detallado del Canadá fue presentado en 2012. La presente nota constituye un informe detallado; en ella se proporciona información sobre las actividades del 
Canadá en relación con la transferencia de tecnología a los países menos adelantados (PMA). 
3.  El objetivo del presente informe es proporcionar un panorama ilustrativo, aunque no 
exhaustivo, de los incentivos concedidos a empresas e instituciones canadienses dirigidos expresamente a los PMA o a un grupo de países que, como mínimo, incluya un PMA. 
4.  El presente informe pretende dar cuenta conc retamente de la transferencia de tecnología, que 
hay que distinguir de la cooperación técnica (una obligación separada en virtud del artículo 67 del Acuerdo sobre los ADPIC). No obstante, cabe señalar que, como indicaron varios Miembros y la 
Secretaría de la OMC en el pasado, inevitablemente esos dos conceptos se superponen. Algunas 
actividades de cooperación técnica y financiera pueden constituir incentivos a la transferencia de tecnología, especialmente si se tiene en cuenta que el contexto normativo (incluido el de la 
propiedad intelectual) en un determinado país a menudo se considera un factor clave para la 
transferencia sostenible de tecnología. 
5.  El Canadá entiende que la transferencia de tecnología incluye la transferencia de tecnología 
incorporada a las mercancías y los servicios físicos, como la maquinaria y el equipo; la divulgación 
de la información y los conocimientos técnicos y comerciales en los que se basa un producto, 
proceso o servicio; y la transferencia de conocimientos prácticos y técnicos. En consecuencia, la transferencia de tecnología puede adoptar las siguientes formas: IP/C/W/611/Add.2 
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   propiedad intelectual incorporada a las mercancías y los servicios transferidos; 
 conocimientos administrativos y comerciales en apoyo de la producción y distribución de 
mercancías y servicios; y 
 creación de capacidad humana. 
6.  Se conceden incentivos nacionales en relación con las tres formas de transferencia de 
tecnología. Aunque existen diversos incentivos financieros y no financieros (cofinanciación, 
préstamos, seguros, exención fiscal, asesor amiento técnico y establecimiento de redes, 
asociaciones y vínculos) para facilitar las transacciones de transferencia de tecnología en el 
Canadá, la mayoría de los incentivos para la transferencia de tecnología se otorgan en el marco de programas de asistencia oficial para el desarrollo (AOD). 
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7.  Varios departamentos, organismos y programas del Gobierno canadiense ofrecen incentivos, 
directa o indirectamente, a las empresas e instituciones del Canadá para que participen en actividades de transferencia de tecnología a PMA. En el presente documento se describen las 
actividades pertinentes en curso de esos organismos. 
8.  El Canadá toma nota del permanente interés de los PMA Miembros por saber más sobre los 
efectos y el funcionamiento de los programas de transferencia de tecnología de los países 
desarrollados Miembros. Por ello, y tras la propuesta de los PMA contenida en el documento 
IP/C/W/561, en el anexo que acompaña al presen te informe figura un cuadro con ejemplos de 
transferencia de tecnología a PMA. 
3  DEPARTAMENTO DE ASUNTOS EXTERIORES, COMERCIO Y DESARROLLO (DFATD)
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9.  El Departamento de Asuntos Exteriores, Comercio y Desarrollo (DFATD) es la principal 
organización encargada del programa canadiense de asistencia oficial para el desarrollo (AOD). Las divisiones del DFATD dedicadas al desarrollo administran los programas y proyectos con miras 
a reducir la pobreza, promover los derechos humanos y apoyar el desarrollo sostenible. La lista 
facilitada en el presente informe incluye los proyectos destacados que se han ejecutado en los últimos años. Una lista más completa de los proyectos que apoyan las divisiones dedicadas al 
desarrollo del DFATD se puede obtener utilizando el buscador de proyectos de desarrollo 
internacional del DFATD.
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10.  Varios programas del DFATD proporcionan ince ntivos para la transferencia de tecnología. Por 
ejemplo, gracias al Programa de eficacia de la ayuda del Departamento, una de las esferas 
prioritarias del programa canadiense de asistencia para el desarrollo es la relacionada con el 
estímulo de un crecimiento económico sostenible. En el marco de esta esfera, la estrategia para el 
desarrollo económico sostenible del DFATD intenta fomentar un crecimiento económico sostenible 
a largo plazo que aumente la generación de ingresos, cree empleo y conduzca a la reducción de la 
pobreza en los países en desarrollo, concentrándose  en intervenciones fundamentales y específicas 
de apoyo directo al crecimiento económico sostenible de los sectores industriales y comerciales en 
los países en desarrollo. Esta estrategia persigue tres objetivos: construir bases económicas, 
fomentar el crecimiento de las empresas e invertir en las personas. 
11.  En el marco del objetivo consistente en construir bases económicas, el DFATD apoya 
actividades de fortalecimiento de la capacidad de gestión financiera y económica del sector 
público, las actividades que mejoran los marcos y regímenes jurídicos y reglamentarios, y las 
actividades de creación de capacidad nacional y local para la gestión sostenible y socialmente responsable de los recursos naturales y el medio ambiente con miras a apoyar el crecimiento 
                                               
1 El 26 de junio de 2013 se fusionaron la Agencia Ca nadiense para el Desarrollo Internacional (CIDA) y 
el Departamento de Asuntos Exteriores y Comercio Inte rnacional (DFAIT) para integrar el Departamento de 
Asuntos Exteriores, Comercio y Desarrollo (DFATD). 
2 Se puede acceder al buscador de proyectos de de sarrollo del DFATD y efectuar búsquedas por país, 
asociado, sector, situación y número de proyecto, en el siguiente sitio Web: 
http://www.international.gc.ca/development-develo ppement/aidtransparency-transparenceaide/browser-
banque.aspx?lang=eng . IP/C/W/611/Add.2 
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  económico. Teniendo en la mira el sector privado, el objetivo consistente en fomentar el 
crecimiento de las empresas se centra en actividades que fortalecen el apoyo al desarrollo y crecimiento de las micro, pequeñas y medianas empresas privadas, sobretodo de mujeres. Dentro de este objetivo también se apoyan actividades con objeto de aumentar la productividad y 
sostenibilidad de las empresas y fortalecer e incrementar la disponibilidad de productos y servicios 
financieros institucionales, incluida la microfinanciación, que propicie la creación de empleo para los pobres. Asimismo, en el marco del objetivo consistente en invertir en las personas, el Canadá 
apoya actividades que mejoran el acceso a las competencias, la formación y los conocimientos 
esenciales y basados en la demanda que son necesarios para participar en el mercado laboral formal, las actividades que aumentan la disponibilidad de oportunidades de formación en el lugar de trabajo y las que apoyan las iniciativas de formación basada en resultados para estimular el 
crecimiento empresarial, la expansión comercial y la productividad. 
12.  Ejemplos notables de proyectos apoyados po r el DFATD en estas esferas incluyen (véase el 
anexo 1 para más información): 
 Innovación y movilización en materia de seguridad alimentaria : Transferencia de 
tecnologías de producción agropecuaria (por ejemplo, instalación de módulos hidropónicos y biodigestores) para mejorar la seguridad alimentaria en regiones áridas y 
semiáridas de varios países, entre ellos Burkina Faso. 
 Maximizar la efectividad de la distribución de vacunas : Aumento de la efectividad, la 
eficiencia y el funcionamiento de los sistemas de distribución de vacunas, incluidas actividades  de prueba de nuevas tecnologías para equipos de producción de vacunas en 
cuatro países africanos, entre ellos Etiopía y Mozambique. 
 Tecnología solar para la Unión Económica y Monetaria del África Occidental : 
Establecimiento del Instituto de Tecnología Solar Aplicada (IFTSA) en la Universidad de 
Uagadugú, con miras a mejorar los conocimientos técnicos y la capacidad  docente sobre 
las tecnologías solares, y establecer vínculos entre el IFTSA y las empresas privadas que participan en la producción de tecnologías solares. 
 Mejorar las oportunidades comerciales de las mujeres productoras : Actividades con los 
Mennonite Economic Development Associates (Asociados Menonitas para el Desarrollo Económico) del Canadá para apoyar el acceso de las mujeres en Myanmar  a créditos, 
insumos, vínculos comerciales y nuevas tecnologías, por ejemplo concediendo 
donaciones de contrapartida a pequeñas y medianas empresas con fines de 
modernización tecnológica y concibiendo productos financieros nuevos y perfeccionados destinados a mujeres productoras, en asociación con instituciones financieras. 
13.  La dependencia del DFATD que se encarga de las alianzas para la innovación en la esfera del 
desarrollo, y que trabaja en el marco del Programa Ciudadanos del Mundo para que un mayor número de canadienses participe en el desarrollo internacional, también apoya programas que 
promueven la transferencia de tecnología y la asistencia para el desarrollo en la esfera de la 
formación técnica y profesional en los PMA. Por ejemplo, el DFATD sigue apoyando dos proyectos de Digital Opportunity Trust (DOT) (Fondo Fiduciario  para la creación de oportunidades digitales) 
relacionados con tecnologías de la información y las comunicaciones (TIC) para el fomento del 
espíritu empresarial y las empresas en PMA de Áf rica. Uno de los proyectos, Youth-led Enterprise 
and Development (Empresas y desarrollo dirigidos por jóvenes), ha efectuado actividades de formación basadas en TIC y de desarrollo de aptitudes dirigidos a más de 625 pasantes para que 
estos, a su vez, impartan instrucción sobre la programación DOT a más de 85.000 participantes de 
varios países, entre ellos Etiopía, Rwanda y Uganda. El otro proyecto, más reciente, Entrepreneurship and Business Growth for Youth (Emprendimiento y crecimiento de las empresas 
para jóvenes), actualmente utiliza las TIC para prestar servicios de desarrollo empresarial y 
creación de capacidad que incluyen la aplicació n de programas de emprendimiento destinados a 
jóvenes en Etiopía. 
14.  En el plano multilateral, el Canadá sigue contribuyendo activamente a las actividades de 
muchas instituciones internacionales que, a su vez, ofrecen incentivos para la transferencia de 
tecnología a los países en desarrollo Miembros y a los PMA. En este sentido, el Canadá sigue haciendo contribuciones al Fondo de asistencia técnica de la OMC, al Banco Mundial, al Banco IP/C/W/611/Add.2 
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  Interamericano de Desarrollo, al Banco Africano de Desarrollo y al Banco Asiático de Desarrollo, 
todos los cuales fomentan la transferencia de tecnología. 
15.  Con respecto al cambio climático, por ejemplo, el DFATD colabora con el Banco Mundial en 
varios fondos e iniciativas de inversión relacionados con la transferencia de tecnología, entre los 
que figuran: 
 Fondos de inversión en el clima - Fondo para una tecnología limpia (CFT): 200 millones 
de dólares canadienses de financiación al Fondo para una tecnología limpia a fin de 
apoyar la utilización de tecnologías limpias, de bajo nivel de emisiones de carbono, 
y apoyar la inversión en la eficiencia energética de los sectores eléctrico y del transporte en varios países de Asia, África y América. A junio de 2014, a través de este proyecto se han aprobado planes de inversión en algunos países, incluido un proyecto regional en 
Medio Oriente y África del Norte cuyo objeto es la reducción de emisiones de gas de 
efecto invernadero, la capacidad instalada de las energías renovables, el ahorro energético y la financiación directa sostenida por los recursos del CTF. 
 Fondo para el Medio Ambiente Mundial (FMAM) : Por intermedio de este Fondo, 
el Canadá apoya la labor en esferas como el cambio climático, la biodiversidad, los productos químicos y los desechos (incluido el mercurio), la degradación del suelo, 
las aguas internacionales y la ordenación forestal sostenible, a efectos de la adopción 
acelerada de tecnologías y prácticas de gestión innovadoras en estas esferas. 
 Fondo para reducir las emisiones de carbono mediante la protección de los bosques 
(FCPF) : Por medio del Fondo del carbono y del Fondo de preparación del FCPF, 
el Canadá presta asistencia técnica y ofrece incentivos financieros para ayudar a los 
países en desarrollo, incluidos PMA, a aplicar los programas y estrategias de reducción de emisiones de gases de efecto invernadero a fin de hacer frente a la deforestación y a 
la degradación de los bosques. 
16.  El Canadá también presta ayuda en materia de seguridad alimentaria a programas de 
sectores específicos, por ejemplo a través del Grupo Consultivo sobre Investigaciones Agrícolas 
Internacionales (CGIAR), al que ha aportado 13.800.000 dólares canadienses en calidad de apoyo 
institucional para el período 2014-2015 a efectos de reducir la pobreza y el hambre, mejorar la sanidad y la nutrición y fortalecer la capacidad de resistencia ecológica mediante investigaciones agropecuarias, asociaciones y liderazgo internacionales de calidad. El DFATD también ha invertido 
3 millones de dólares canadienses en la Iniciativa del trigo del CGIAR para el período 2014-2016, 
cuyo objeto es contribuir a aumentar el rendimiento del trigo, adaptar la producción de trigo en regiones vulnerables al cambio climático, mejorar la resistencia ante las enfermedades y reducir la 
malnutrición infantil. 
4  CENTRO INTERNACIONAL DE INVESTIG ACIONES PARA EL DESARROLLO (IDRC) 
17.  Como parte de la política de asuntos exteriores y desarrollo del Canadá, el Centro 
Internacional de Investigaciones para el Desarrollo (IDRC), corporación autónoma de la 
Corona,  invierte en conocimientos, innovaciones y soluciones para mejorar la vida de las personas 
en el mundo en desarrollo. El IDRC proporciona a los investigadores de los países en desarrollo apoyo financiero para que trabajen sobre los problemas esenciales para sus comunidades; 
participa con los investigadores a lo largo del proceso de innovación; y facilita el acceso a la 
información y los servicios, así como a los investigadores, los formuladores de políticas y los empresarios. El IDRC fue establecido mediante una ley del Parlamento del Canadá en 1970 para 
ayudar a los países en desarrollo a encontrar soluciones a sus desafíos. 
18.  El IDRC apoya las actividades de investigación a través de los tres programas principales que 
se indican a continuación: 
 Agricultura y medio ambiente, que tiene por objeto producir innovaciones basadas en 
principios científicos y ofrecer soluciones en materia de agricultura, cambio climático y salud. IP/C/W/611/Add.2 
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   Economías inclusivas: que tiene por objeto asegurar el futuro de la niñez y la juventud, 
estimular el crecimiento económico sostenible, fomentar la igualdad de género y fortalecer las instituciones y las prácticas de buen gobierno. 
 Tecnología e innovación: que ayuda a los países en desarrollo a hacer uso de la ciencia y 
de las tecnologías avanzadas para impulsar la innovación y el crecimiento . 
19.  Por lo que se refiere a la transferencia de tecnología, el IDRC apoya la investigación en 
los PMA con el fin de promover el crecimiento y el desarrollo. Para ello utiliza un enfoque que 
combina el apoyo financiero destinado a crear nuevas oportunidades para la investigación, la 
colaboración intelectual y la orientación con los beneficiarios en el proceso de investigación, con actividades de intermediación que ayudan a pasar de la investigación a la formulación de políticas. Esas actividades ayudan a los PMA a desarrollar sus propias tecnologías, adaptar las tecnologías 
existentes a sus necesidades y aumentar su capacidad técnica para gestionar la investigación. 
Por ejemplo, el Fondo canadiense de investigación sobre la seguridad alimentaria internacional (CIFSRF), financiado por el IDRC y el DFATD, apoya la investigación para la innovación agrícola y 
promueve la colaboración entre investigadores de países en desarrollo y expertos canadienses. 
El CIFSRF está aprovechando, en su segunda fase , los resultados que obtuvo anteriormente, para 
reducir las pérdidas posteriores a la cosecha y comercializar vacunas para el ganado.
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20.  Otro ejemplo: gracias a la financiación del Fondo canadiense de investigación sobre la 
seguridad alimentaria internacional (CIFSRF), los investigadores del Organismo de Investigación sobre Vacunas y Enfermedades Infecciosas de la Universidad de Saskatchewan en el Canadá y del Instituto de Investigación Agropecuaria de Kenya descubrieron nuevas proteínas que podían 
utilizarse en una vacuna mejorada contra la perineumonía contagiosa bovina. Esta enfermedad 
pulmonar bovina tiene un efecto devastador en la subsistencia de 24 millones de personas en 
África. Los ganaderos del África subsaharia na, muchos de ellos pequeños productores 
agropecuarios, pierden alrededor de 60 millones de dólares anuales debido a esta enfermedad. 
Con financiación adicional, los investigadores desarrollarán una vacuna contra la perineumonía contagiosa bovina. Asimismo, adoptarán medidas pa ra registrar la vacuna y conceder licencias 
sobre ella en toda el África subsahariana, en asociación con los fabricantes de vacunas y los 
organismos públicos de reglamentación. 
21.  En el período 2013-2014, el IDRC apoyó el proyecto Promoting Adoption of Chickpea 
Technologies in Southern Ethiopia (Fomento de la adopción de tecnologías de producción de 
garbanzos en el sur de Etiopía) (CIFSRF) , que tiene por objeto facilitar y acelerar la adopción en 
gran escala de tecnologías de producción de garbanzos en la región montañosa meridional de Etiopía. Este proyecto beneficia directamente a 600 explotaciones agrícolas y entre sus productos 
figuran la elaboración de materiales de comunicación sobre prácticas beneficiosas para los 
sistemas de semillas y la producción de garbanzos de base comunitaria, y de mapas georreferenciados de los productores de semillas comunitarios, las organizaciones de productores 
y el acceso a los mercados y la expansión comercial. 
22.  Otros proyectos del IDRC se centran en las repercusiones del acceso generalizado a los 
teléfonos móviles y a Internet en los países en desarrollo. Las investigaciones apoyadas por el IDRC demuestran que ese acceso fomenta cambios sociales y económicos positivos, 
particularmente en lo que respecta a la gobernanza, la enseñanza y la ciencia. Ejemplos de 
proyectos en este ámbito son los siguientes: 
 Hacia una economía interconectada en Myanmar : El IDRC ha asignado 1.200.000 dólares 
canadienses para el período 2015-2018 a fin de facilitar un mayor acceso a los teléfonos 
móviles y a Internet, la mejora de los servicios públicos por vía de contenidos y aplicaciones digitales y el perfeccionamiento de los conocimientos informáticos en 
Myanmar, con miras a ayudar a la transición del país hacia una economía inclusiva e 
interconectada y que ofrezca a los ciudadanos acceso a tecnologías y servicios. 
 Ampliación de la escala de las empresas tecnológicas de reciente creación en África : Este 
proyecto tiene por finalidad explorar si las innovaciones en red, de libre acceso y de 
carácter colaborativo ayudan a las empresas nacientes que utilizan la tecnología a 
                                               
3 Se puede consultar más información sobre el CIFSRF en: http://www.idrc.ca/EN/Documents/CIFSRF-
Call-5-1-Backgrounder-ENG.pdf  IP/C/W/611/Add.2 
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  ampliar sus dimensiones y aprovechar las oportunidades económicas globales. Un equipo 
interdisciplinar de investigadores africanos estudiará el potencial económico de las innovaciones africanas de carácter colaborativo para el sector informal de las empresas que innovan digitalmente, para los negocios basados en la comunidad y para los centros 
empresariales de alta tecnología.
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5  MINISTERIO DE INDUSTRIA DEL CANADÁ 23.  El Centro Canadiense de Investigaciones sobre las Comunicaciones (CRC) del Ministerio de 
Industria del Canadá
5 es el principal laboratorio federal de investigación y desarrollo en 
telecomunicaciones avanzadas y un centro de excelencia en materia de tecnologías de la información y las comunicaciones. Es el único laboratorio nacional con competencia técnica en las cuatro grandes plataformas que constituyen el soporte básico de las comunicaciones modernas en 
el Canadá: la red inalámbrica, la radiodifusión, la difusión por satélite y la fibra óptica. 
24.  El Ministerio de Industria del Canadá patrocina varios programas que, si bien no están 
destinados específicamente a los PMA, tienen por objeto la transferencia, por las instituciones y 
empresas canadienses, de tecnología de las comunicaciones. En el campo de las 
telecomunicaciones, el Ministerio de Industria del Canadá promueve la interconectividad y la interoperabilidad mundiales de redes, aplicacio nes y servicios de banda ancha (por ejemplo, 
telesalud y teleaprendizaje). Esta labor tiene por objeto mejorar el entorno nacional e internacional 
para las inversiones, a fin de crear incentivos para los mercados mundiales; a tal fin, alientan a las compañías a preparar sus productos y servicios para la exportación. También se apoya la colaboración internacional de las instituciones canadienses de investigación en nuevas disciplinas, 
como el comercio electrónico, la genómica, las tecnologías ambientales y la ingeniería avanzada. 
25.  En el Grupo de Trabajo sobre Telecomunicaciones e Información del Foro de Cooperación 
Económica de Asia y el Pacífico (APEC TEL), en la Comisión Interamericana de Telecomunicaciones 
(CITEL) y en las reuniones del Grupo Asesor de De sarrollo de las Telecomunicaciones (GADT) de la 
Unión Internacional de Telecomunicaciones (UIT), el Ministerio de Industria del Canadá apoya una serie de iniciativas encaminadas a crear capacidad, así como seminarios y talleres sobre políticas y 
reglamentación en materia de tecnología de la información, las comunicaciones y las 
telecomunicaciones que promueven los debates sobre opciones normativas viables que fomenten la competencia para el desarrollo de las telecomunicaciones y la TIC en los PMA. 
6  MINISTERIO DE RECURS OS NATURALES DEL CANADÁ 
26.  Sobre la base de un memorando de entendimiento con el Gobierno del Senegal, el Sector de 
Ciencias de la Tierra del Ministerio de Recursos Naturales del Canadá está trabajando con las divisiones dedicadas al desarrollo del DFATD a fin de elaborar conjuntamente un "Plan Nacional de 
Geomática del Senegal"; el proyecto tiene un presupuesto de 6 millones de dólares canadienses 
(más contribuciones en especie). Este proyecto contribuirá a la gestión sostenible de los recursos del Senegal y al desarrollo de sus recursos humanos y técnicos conexos. 
27.  Los objetivos del Plan Nacional de Geomática del Senegal  son los siguientes: 
 elaboración de normas uniformes para datos espaciales; 
 establecimiento de normas para la distribución de los gastos según las 
responsabilidades; 
 ampliación de la actual infraestructura de datos y tecnologías para la reunión de datos a 
fin de establecer una base de datos topográficos; 
 formación sobre el uso y la aplicación de tecnologías de geomática; 
                                               
4 Se puede consultar más información en línea sobre los proyectos del IDRC en: http://idris.idrc.ca/  
5 Para más información, véase: http://www.crc.gc.ca/eic/site/069.nsf/Intro  IP/C/W/611/Add.2 
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   difusión de información entre el sector privado y los encargados de adoptar decisiones 
del Senegal sobre las capacidades y las aplicaciones de la información y los modelos geoespaciales.  
28.  El Ministerio de Recursos Naturales del Canadá también aportó 13 millones de dólares 
canadienses, entre 2009 y 2014, a la Iniciativa de Bosques Modelo Africanos  de la Secretaría de la 
Red Internacional de Bosques Modelo, que se creó con el fin de mejorar la protección y la ordenación sostenible de los recursos forestales en los países francófonos de África, incluidos la 
cuenca del Congo y las regiones mediterráneas de ese continente. Como parte del proyecto se 
iniciaron y/o consolidaron seis iniciativas de bosques modelo en varios países, entre ellos la República Democrática del Congo y Rwanda, se realizaron actividades de formación y de transferencia de conocimientos, además de proy ectos de investigación a cargo de estudiantes 
universitarios canadienses, y se contribuyó a una variedad de intervenciones que ayudaron a 
reducir la presión sobre los bosques y/o a restaurar zonas boscosas. 
29.  Por último, el Ministerio de Recursos Naturales del Canadá se encarga del programa 
informático de gestión de la energía limpia RETScreen . El Gobierno del Canadá suministra sin costo 
alguno el programa RETScreen, que se utiliza en to dos los países y territorios del mundo, incluidos 
los PMA, y está disponible en 36 idiomas hablados por las dos terceras partes de la población 
mundial. El programa RETScreen es un excelente ejemplo de transferencia de tecnología y un 
instrumento valioso para el desarrollo sostenible, que ayuda a los PMA a dejar atrás las instalaciones de energía convencional más costosas y pasar directamente a los proyectos de energía limpia más económicos, contribuyendo así a satisfacer las necesidades y objetivos de esos 
países en materia energética.
6 
7  CONSEJO NACIONAL DE INVESTIGACIONES (NRC) 30.  El Programa de asistencia a la investigación industrial (IRAP) del Consejo Nacional de 
Investigaciones alienta y apoya a entidades canadienses pequeñas y medianas para que 
establezcan vínculos de asociación a nivel internacional basados en la tecnología con economías desarrolladas y menos desarrolladas. El Programa, en asociación con el DFATD, apoya misiones de 
grupos que deseen estudiar las posibilidades de establecer vínculos de asociación. También lleva a 
cabo otras actividades de manera independiente o con otros asociados. Además de las misiones de grupos, el Programa trabaja con distintas empresas y sectores y lleva a cabo actividades en la esfera de la información técnica relacionada con la competencia. Aunque no están expresamente 
dirigidas a los PMA, las iniciativas internacionales del IRAP se centran en otorgar ayuda en varias 
esferas fundamentales, entre ellas: 
 el apoyo directo a pequeñas y medianas empresas con intereses internacionales, 
 el establecimiento de asociaciones tecnológicas, en particular la búsqueda de nuevas 
tecnologías, la transferencia de tecnología y la identificación de tecnologías adecuadas a las necesidades, 
 proyectos conjuntos de investigación y desarrollo, y otras actividades relacionadas con la 
tecnología. 
                                               
6 Para más información, véase: http://www.retscreen.net/.    
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The following chart presents some representative project and prog ram examples undertaken by the principal Canadian agencies inv olved in technology transfer 
activities.  This chart has been developed to show certain criter ia as requested by LDCs at the October 2008 and October 2010 W orkshops on Article 66.2, and 
follows the format suggested by LDCs in do cument IP/C/W/561. The chart is not an exha ustive list of programs and projects under taken by Canadian agencies, 
but rather serves to exemplify the institutions and enterprises that transfer physical capital and goods, know-how, information , and data to LDCs.  It follows 
from Canada's conceptualization of technology transfer and illustrates the range of ongoing Canadian initiatives specific to LD Cs. 
  
Title of project/programme Entrepreneurship and Business Growth for Youth 
 
Policy objective and/or purpose This project aims to increase incomes of male and female youth in urban of Ethiopia by improvin g their 
employment-readiness skills and strengthening youth-run small businesses. It uses information and communication technology (ICT) and provides business development services and capacity-building support 
to businesses and partners to deliver effective entrepreneurship programs for youth.  
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 (DOT) 
Targeted LDC Members (Transferee) Ethiopia 
Type of incentives measures for technology 
transfer Government financing through an official development assistance program 
Field or sector of technology transfer activities Business support services and institutions, vocational training, employment policy and administrative 
management, ICT 
Type of technology transferred ICT, skills, knowledge, know-how 
Expected output related to technology transfer The expected intermediate outcomes for this proj ect include: 1) Improved business readiness among 
beneficiaries; 2) Strengthened economic performance of youth-run small businesses; 3) Improved, more 
inclusive and better coordinated business support services for youth offered by local organizations. 
Outcomes/impact TBD (project is ongoing) 
Budget or funds allocated (Can$) 10 million 
Duration 2013-2018 
Status Operational 
Contact point for information Details available at: http://www.acdi-
cida.gc.ca/cidaweb/cpo.nsf/vWebProjBy PartnerEn/4107F9001D65320C85257B300035AC35   
                                               
1 En inglés solamente.   
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- 9 - Title of project/programme Entrepreneurship and Business Growth for Youth 
 
 
 
 
Title of project/programme Youth-led Enterprise and Development 
 
Policy objective and/or purpose The project aims to support 88,000  young African women and men to lead economic changes in orde r to 
create new enterprises, raise individual and family  incomes, and augment access to business development 
services and capital in several countries, including Ethiopia, Rwanda, 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 (DOT) 
Targeted LDC Members (Transferee) Multiple countries, including Ethiopia, Rwanda, and Uganda 
Type of incentives measures for technology 
transfer Government financing through an official development assistance program 
Field or sector of technology transfer 
activities Information and communications technology (ICT) 
Type of technology transferre d Skills, knowledge, know-how 
Expected output related to technology 
transfer The expected intermediate outcomes for this project 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 and In terns, with emphasis on young women, in gaining 
increased access to work opportunities; Increased number of emerging and developed community-based 
socio-economic enterprises; and Improved design and delivery of youth and woman centred, economic 
development and work-readiness policies and programs. 
Outcomes/impact Results as of March 2014 include: The project has trained 625 Interns (317 female interns and 318 male 
interns) in the delivery of DOT Programming (ReachUp! or StartUp!), enhancing their employment skills and 
has deployed Interns in their communities to facilitate  programs and coach participants. Interns have reached 
85,320 participants (41,611 female participants and 43,709 male participants) in partnership with 595 community-based host organizations. 21,590 beneficiaries (280 interns and 21,310 participants) have found 
employment within 3 months of completing training. 29% of participants own a business; 26% have a job and 
30% are going to school. Over 90% of participants are sa tisfied or very satisfied with their business or job. 
The primary sectors of business operations are retail  (44%); agribusiness (22%); and services (22%). The 
primary sectors of employment are: education (30%); services (26%); retail (9%); ICT (7%); and agriculture 
(7%). 
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- 10 - Title of project/programme Youth-led Enterprise and Development 
 
business development, venture competitions and post-i nternship opportunities - job shadow placements and 
mentoring. In Ethiopia, 20% of interns are starting their own business (44% agribusiness, 31% retail, 14% 
service oriented, 11% other). 
Budget or funds allocated (Can$) 6.9 million (approx. 1.4 million or 21% of total devo ted to Rwanda; approx.. 1.3 million or 20% of total 
devoted to Ethiopia; approx. 0.75 million or 11% devoted to Uganda). 
Duration 2012-2015 
Status Operational 
Contact point for information Details available at: http://www.acdi-
cida.gc.ca/cidaweb/cpo.nsf/vWebProjBy PartnerEn/8C6694FA400743D985257DBE003B6AF6   
 
 
Title of project/programme 
 Food Security Innovation and Mobilization 
Policy objective and/or purpose To increase the food security of  women, men, and youth in the arid and semi-arid rural areas of  multiple 
countries, including Burkina Faso. The project’s main objective is to strengthen the agricultural value chain, 
from farming to marketing, while taking into account the needs of these groups. 
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) L'Oeuvre Léger (Jules and Paul-Émile Léger Foundation) 
Targeted LDC Members (Transferee) Multiple countries, including Burkina Faso 
Type of incentives measures for technology 
transfer Government financing through an official development assistance program 
Field or sector of technology transfer 
activities Agriculture 
Type of technology transferred Transfer of production technologi es (i.e. distribution of geneti c material for artificial insemi nation; technical 
assistance missions carried out by Canadian agricultural experts; installation of hydroponic modules and 
biodigestors, etc.) 
Expected output related to technology 
transfer Targeted farmers’ sustainably increase their yields and resilience to climate change, which benefits 35,000 
women, men and youth in the three countries; farmers incr ease income by way of improved proficiency in the 
agricultural value chain. 
Outcomes/impact TBD (project is ongoing)   
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- 11 - Title of project/programme 
 Food Security Innovation and Mobilization 
Budget or funds allocated (Can$) 17 million (approx. 7.9 million or 47% of total devoted to Burkina Faso) 
Duration 2015-2020 
Status Operational 
Contact point for information Details available at : http://www.acdi-
cida.gc.ca/cidaweb/cpo.nsf/vLUWebProjEn/ 0730808E21FAEED085257E1A0035AE54?openDocument 
 
 
 
Title of project/programme Canadian Crossroads Internationa l - Volunteer Sending 2009-2015 
 
Policy objective and/or purpose Strengthen the capacity of partne r organizations from developing countries to achieve developme nt results, 
through the sharing of skills and knowledge related to  program 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) Organizations in Mali; Senegal; Niger; Togo  
Type of incentives measures for technology 
transfer Government financing through an official development assistance program 
Field or sector of technology transfer 
activities Health, private sector development 
Type of technology transferred Skills and knowledge  
Expected output related to technology 
transfer Transfer of skills and knowledge rela ted to program 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 discrimin ation and stigma associated with this disease. 
Outcomes/impact Improved health outcomes, pove rty reduction, advances in gender equality. 
Budget or funds allocated (Can$) 16 million (approx.. 1.9 million or 12% of total devoted to  Mali; approx.. 1.9 million or 12% of total devoted to 
Senegal; approx.. 1.44 million or 9% of total devoted to Niger; approx.. 0.96 million or 6% of total devoted to 
Togo). 
Duration 2009-2015   
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- 12 - Title of project/programme Canadian Crossroads Internationa l - Volunteer Sending 2009-2015 
 
Status Operational 
Contact point for information Details available at: http://www.acdi-
cida.gc.ca/cidaweb/cpo.nsf/vWebS En/76696B1E7FD61EA1852575E100374D07  
 
 
 
Title of project/programme 
 Climate Investment Funds (CIFs) - Clean Technology Fund 
Policy objective and/or purpose Canada provided Can$200 million in  financing to the Clean Technology Fund (CTF) of the Climate Investments 
Funds, to support the use of clean, low-carbon technolo gies, 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 pl ans that: show significant GHG emissions savings, 
demonstrate the potential to be replicated elsewh ere, 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. 
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 in Asia, Africa, and the Americas 
Type of incentives measures for technology 
transfer Government financing through an official development assistance program, fund dedicated to stimulate 
investment in low-carbon technologies to contribute to national development goals and strategies. 
Field or sector of technology transfer 
activities Climate change 
Type of technology transferred Knowledge, kn ow-how, skills, climate change technology. 
Expected output related to technology 
transfer The expected intermediate outcomes for this project in clude: Transformed energy supply and demand to low-
carbon development pathways. 
Outcomes/impact As of June 2014, the project has led to the approval of investment plans in several countries, including a 
regional project in the Middle East and North Africa, fo cused on GHG emissions reduction, installed capacity of 
renewable energy, energy savings, and direct finance leveraged by CTF investments.   
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- 13 - Title of project/programme 
 Climate Investment Funds (CIFs) - Clean Technology Fund 
Budget or funds allocated (Can$) 200 million 
Duration 2012-2025 
Status Operational 
Contact point for information Details available at: http://www.acdi-
cida.gc.ca/cidaweb/cpo.nsf/vLUWebProjEn/ 530B67AD4DC046D3852579C20035C1DF?openDocument  
 
 
Title of project/programme Sixth Replenishment (2014-2018) - Global Environment Facility (G EF) – I; Sixth Replenishment 
(2014-2018) - Global Enviro nment Facility (GEF) – II 
Policy objective and/or purpose Help developing countries implem ent their multilateral environmen tal agreements and environment al priorities 
in a way that supports national sustainable development priorities and ensures benefits for local development. 
Through the GEF, Canada supports work in areas such as climate change, biodiversity, chemicals and waste 
(including mercury), land degradation, internat ional waters, and sustainable forest 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) GEF - Global Environmental Facility  
Targeted LDC Members (Transferee) Multiple countries 
Type of incentives measures for technology 
transfer Provide financing for innovative technologies (ex. energy generation, renewable sources, etc.) 
Field or sector of technology transfer 
activities Environmental policy and administrative management, bi odiversity, biosphere protection, energy generation 
(renewable sources – multiple technologies), water resource conservation, biofuel-fired power plants, waste 
management disposal, solar energy, wind energy, river basin development, geothermal energy, flood 
prevention/control, site preservation. 
Type of technology transferred Skills, know-how, knowledge, technology financing 
Expected output related to technology 
transfer Accelerated adoption of innovative technologies and management practices for greenhouse gas (GHG) 
emission reduction and carbon sequestration; and the su ccessful demonstration, deployment, and transfer of 
innovative technologies for the reduction of chemicals and waste. 
Outcomes/impact As a member of the 32-m ember GEF Council, Canada works toward implementing its priorities for GEF-6, 
which are to: (1) leverage scarce donor resources, including through enhanced private sector engagement and 
greater use of non-grant instruments; (2) strengthen pr ogramming results, from an integrated approach pilot 
to address drivers of environmental degradation, bette r gender mainstreaming and enhanced country and civil 
society engagement; and (3) improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the GEF by focusing on operational 
reforms, including improving the efficiency of th e project cycle and strengthening the results-based   
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- 14 - Title of project/programme Sixth Replenishment (2014-2018) - Global Environment Facility (G EF) – I; Sixth Replenishment 
(2014-2018) - Global Enviro nment Facility (GEF) – II 
management and the knowledge management systems. 
Budget or funds allocated (Can$) 233.09 million (multiple countries) 
Duration 2015-2018 
Status Operational 
Contact point for information Details available at:   
http://www.acdi-
cida.gc.ca/cidaweb/cpo.nsf/vLUWebProjEn/ BB0934FFC1E7AE9385257E0F0035AA39?openDocument ; 
http://www.acdi-
cida.gc.ca/cidaweb/cpo.nsf/vLUWebProjEn/ 248E663828D726A385257E290035AADE?openDocument  
 
 
Title of project/programme Forest Carbon Partnershi p Facility - Carbon Fund 
 
Policy objective and/or purpose The Forest Carbon Partnership Faci lity (FCPF) is a World Bank-managed global partnership that a ssists 
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 Carbon 
Fund offers financial incentives to developing countries that implement emission reduction programs to reduce 
the rate of deforestation and forest degradation within their country. 
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 Democratic Republic of the Congo and Nepal 
Type of incentives measures for technology 
transfer Government financing through an official development assistance program 
Field or sector of technology transfer 
activities Climate change 
Type of technology transferred Knowled ge, know-how, skills, infrastructure 
Expected output related to technology 
transfer Expected intermediate outcomes for the project includ e: improved forest conservation practices through 
benefit-sharing and incentive mechanisms, reduced GHG emissions.   
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- 15 - Title of project/programme Forest Carbon Partnershi p Facility - Carbon Fund 
 
Outcomes/impact Results achieved as of October 2014 include the development of Emissions Reduction Programs, covering a 
range of activities to achieve climate-smart land use, protect forests, restore degraded land, and improve local 
livelihoods. The Democratic Republic of the Congo’s program aims to achieve and sustain carbon neutrality, 
and to address poverty reduction by expanding an in clusive forestry and agro-forestry-based development 
model. Nepal’s program aims to address the main drivers of deforestation and to generate an estimated 14 million tons of CO2 emission reductions in five years. 
Budget or funds allocated (Can$) 5 million (approx. 0.45 million or 9.09% of total devoted to Democratic Republic of the Congo; approx. 0.45 
million or 9.09% of total devoted to Nepal) 
Duration 2012-2020 
Status Operational 
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 Pa rtnership Facility - Readiness Fund 
 
Policy objective and/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). Through the Readiness Fund, developing countries receive technica l and financial assistance to help them in the 
development of strategies, policies, and systems to  address 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 (including Bhutan, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of 
the Congo, Ethiopia, Laos, Liberia, Madagascar, Mo zambique, Nepal, Sudan, Suriname, Tanzania, Togo, 
Uganda, Vanuatu) 
Type of incentives measures for technology 
transfer Government financing through an official development assistance program 
Field or sector of technology transfer Climate change   
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- 16 - Title of project/programme Forest Carbon Pa rtnership Facility - Readiness Fund 
 
activities 
Type of technology transferred Knowled ge, 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. 
Outcomes/impact Results achieved as of October 2014 include: (1 ) allocated funding to 47 tropical and sub-tropical developing 
countries to develop strategies, policies, and systems to address deforestation and forest degradation; (2) 
assessed 45 Readiness Preparation Proposals and signed 24 Readiness Preparation Proposal grant arrangement; representing commitments of approximat ely $191 million, with $40.8 million disbursed in grant 
to countries; (3) approved the Readiness Assessment Framework to support countries with measuring and 
communicating progress on Reducing Emissions from  Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD+) 
readiness; (4) conducted outreach efforts on social inclusion with indigenous peoples and civil society, 
including through a series of capacity-building workshops in Asia, Latin America and Africa and the approval of 
25 small grants of over US$1.7 million; and (5) incr eased cooperation among the UN-REDD Program, the 
Forest Investment Program and the Global Environment Facility. 
Budget or funds allocated (Can$) 40 million (approx. 0.84 million or 2.12% of total devoted to each LDC). 
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/programme 
 Maximizing the Effectiveness of the Delivery of Vaccines 
Policy objective and/or purpose This project aims to improve th e well-being and survival of children under five years old by ma king sure that 
they receive quality life-saving immunizations. The projec t 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) Multiple countries, including Ethiopia and Mozambique 
Type of incentives measures for technology 
transfer Government financing through an official development assistance program 
Field or sector of technology transfer Medical technology   
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 Maximizing the Effectiveness of the Delivery of Vaccines 
activities 
Type of technology transferred Knowledge, know-how skills, financing of technologies 
Expected output related to technology 
Transfer This project seeks to improve vaccine delivery systems by: (i) reducing waste and shortages of vaccine by 
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  improve reliability, efficiency and effectiveness. 
Outcomes/impact The expected intermediate outcomes for this  project include: (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$) 19.25 million (approx. 4.8 million or 25% of total devo ted to Ethiopia; approx. 4.8 million or 25% of total 
devoted to Mozambique). 
Duration 2013-2015 
Status Terminating 
Contact point for information Deta ils available at: http://www.acdi-
cida.gc.ca/CIDAWEB/cpo.nsf/vLUWebProjEn/FB 92F891FC17A25E85257C6F003E5A00?OpenDocument 
 
 
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 (Transferee) Benin, Haiti, and Mali 
Type of incentives measures for technology 
transfer Government financing through an official development assistance program 
Field or sector of technology transfer 
activities Private sector development, vocational training 
Type of technology transferred On-the-job vocation al 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.   
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- 18 - Title of project/programme 
 Skills Training for Youth Employment Programme 
Outcomes/impact Results achieved as of April 2013 include: (i) pr ofessionally training, certifying, and providing tool kits and  
strengthening the managerial and entrepreneurial ca pacities of 381 youth between 15 and 29 years old (of 
which: 164 in Benin; 57 in Haïti; and 160 in Mali); (ii) offering microcredit to 152 youth (of which: 85 in 
Benin; 40 in Haïti; and 27 in Mali); (iii) recruiting new vocational training cohorts in order to allow 554 youth 
courses (of which: 99 in Benin; 230 in Haïti; and 230 in Mali); (iv) strengthening the financial and administrative capacities, as well as the sense of ownership for the competence-based approach of the 
project by the four partner non-governmental organizati ons; (v) supporting and strengthening the capacity of 
the 115 master artisans; and (vi) working with the local and national authorities in order to develop solid and 
constructive partnerships. 
Budget or funds allocated (Can$) 3.5 million (approx. 1.3 million or 38% of total devo ted to Benin; approx. 1.19 million or 34% of total 
devoted to Mali; approx. 0.98 million or 28% of total devoted to Haiti). 
Duration 2010 – 2015 
Status Operational 
Contact point for information Details available at: http://www.acdi-cida.gc.ca/cida web%5Ccpo.nsf/ projEn/S065107001   
 
 
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 Technol ogy (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 techni cal knowledge and teaching capacities of staff of the 
IFTSA, and to build links between th is centre and the private sector involved in the production of solar 
technologies. Ultimately, the project’s goal is to help re duce poverty and improve the quality of life of people 
living in the poorest rural communities and the poor est 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 grow th. The project also contributes 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 http://www.polymtl.ca/  
 
Targeted LDC Members (Transferee) Burkina Faso, Mali, Senegal 
Type of incentives measures for technology 
transfer Government financing through an official development assistance program    
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- 19 - Title of project/programme Solar Technology for the West African Economic and Monetary Union 
 
Field or sector of technology transfer 
activities Solar technologies 
Type of technology transferred Transfer of skills, knowledge an d expertise via capacity-building  (academic), collaboration wit h developing-
country education and training organizations    
Expected output related to technology 
transfer The expected intermediate outcomes for this project incl ude: increased effectiveness of regional institutions 
to train qualified human resources in solar technology applied in the countries concerned; increased use of 
solar energy in the key areas of national life (health, education, food security and economy) of the countries 
concerned. 
Outcomes/impact Results achieved as of March 2014 include the following: 25 students have registered in the Master 1 – solar 
technology engineer program; 14 courses have been developed at the Master 1 level. These results have 
helped to train skilled human resources in applied solar technology. 
Budget or funds allocated (Can$) 2.1 million (approx. 1.48 million or 70% of total devoted to Burkina Faso; approx. 0.3 million or 15% of total 
devoted to Mali; approx. 0.3 million or 15% of total devoted to Senegal). 
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 
 Multilateral Fund for the Implementation of the Montreal Protocol - In stitutional Support 2015-
2017 
Policy objective and/or purpose This contribution represents Canada’s long-term institutional support to the Multilateral Fund for the 
Implementation of the Montreal Protocol on Substa nces that Deplete the Ozone Layer (MFMP). The MFMP 
promotes technological change in developing countries by helping to increase the use of environmentally safe 
products and equipment through technical assistance, the conversion of industrial facilities, and strengthening key 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) MFMP 
Targeted LDC Members (Transferee) Multiple countries, including Afghanistan, Angola, Benin, Bhutan, Burkina Faso, Burma, Burundi, Cambodia, 
Chad, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Eritrea. Ethiopia, Gambia, Guinea. Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Laos, 
Liberia, Madagascar, Nepal, Niger, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, South Sudan, Sudan, Timor-Leste, Togo,   
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 Multilateral Fund for the Implementation of the Montreal Protocol - In stitutional Support 2015-
2017 
Uganda, and Zambia. 
 
Type of incentives measures for technology 
transfer Government financing through an official development assistance program 
Field or sector of technology transfer 
activities Biosphere protection, environmental policy and administrative management 
Type of technology transferre d Knowledge, know-how, expertise 
Expected output related to technology 
transfer The expected intermediate outcomes for this project include: reduced consumption and production of ozone-
depleting substances by developing countries, in accordance with their obligations under the Montreal 
Protocol. 
Outcomes/impact Increased use of environmentally safe products  and equipment through technical assistance, the conversion 
of industrial facilities, and strengthening key organizations. 
Budget or funds allocated (Can$) 15.8 million (approx. 149,314 or 0.94% devoted to Ha iti; approx. 131,841 or 0.83% allocated each to 
Afghanistan, Burma, Cambodia, Nepal, Laos, Timor- Leste; approx. 87,365 or 0.55% allocated each to 
Angola, Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Chad, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, 
Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Madagascar, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, South Sudan, Sudan, Togo, 
Uganda; approx. 47,653 or 0.3% devoted to Zambia).  
Duration 2015-2017 
Status Operational 
Contact point for information Details available at: http://www.acdi-
cida.gc.ca/cidaweb/cpo.nsf/vLUWebProjEn/BC 7A3A1DF275D32885257E5A0035A5D8?openDocument   
 
 
 
Title of project/programme 
 Improving Market Opportuni ties for Women Producers 
Policy objective and/or purpose This project aims to increase wo men’s contribution to Burma’s economic growth. It works with lo cal Burmese 
non-governmental organizations (NGOs), small and medi um enterprises (SMEs), governments, and financial 
institutions to increase access to credit, inputs, market linkages, and new technologies for women. The project also works directly with 25,000 women in Shan and Karen states to increase their income and status 
as economic actors and leaders in their communities. 
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 Mennonite Economic Development Associates of Canada (MEDA)   
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 Improving Market Opportuni ties for Women Producers 
(Transferor) 
Targeted LDC Members (Transferee) Burma 
Type of incentives measures for technology 
transfer Government financing through an official development assistance program 
Field or sector of technology transfer 
activities Financial products, services 
Type of technology transferred Knowl edge, know-how, expertise, training 
Expected output related to technology 
transfer Providing matching grants to SMEs for technology u pgrades; designing new and improved financial products 
for women producers in partnership with financial institutions. 
Outcomes/impact The expected intermediate outcomes for this project include: (1) strengthening the provision of goods and 
services to women small producers by Burmese public and private actors; and (2) increasing the income and 
status of women small producers as economic actors and leaders in their communities. 
Budget or funds allocated (Can$) 16.3 million 
Duration 2015-2019 
Status Operational 
Contact point for information Details available at: http://www.acdi-
cida.gc.ca/cidaweb/cpo.nsf/vLUWebProjEn/ C7658A45B6B24AF185257E00003B2013?openDocument  
 
 
 
Title of project/programme 
 Women Entrepreneurship in  Development Programme 
Policy objective and/or purpose This project aims to support women entrepreneurs in certain urban and surrounding areas in Ethi opia. It 
seeks to give women entrepreneurs better access to fi nance and entrepreneurial and technical training and 
services.  
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) Ethiopia 
Type of incentives measures for technology 
transfer Government financing through an official development assistance program 
Field or sector of technology transfer Microfinance, financial services   
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 Women Entrepreneurship in  Development Programme 
activities 
Type of technology transferre d Knowledge, know-how, expertise 
Expected output related to technology 
transfer  access to microfinance, technology and product development. 
Outcomes/impact Expected outcome is increased earnings and employment of micro and small enterprises owned or partly 
owned by the participating female entrepreneurs in the targeted cities of Ethiopia. 
Budget or funds allocated (Can$) 10 million 
Duration 2013-2017 
Status Operational 
Contact point for information Details available at: http://www.acdi-
cida.gc.ca/cidaweb/cpo.nsf/vLUWebProjEn/ B6D7274A355ECA1485257B300035AC49?openDocument  
 
 
 
Title of project/programme CGIAR Institutional Support 2014 
 
Policy objective and/or purpose This grant represents Canada’s institutional support to CGIAR (Consultative Group on Internatio nal 
Agricultural Research), a global partnership that unites organizations engaged in research for a food secure 
future. CGIAR uses these funds, along with other dono r funding, to achieve its mandate to reduce poverty 
and hunger, improve human health and nutrition, and enhance ecological resilience through high-quality 
international agriculture research, partnership and leadership. 
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 
Type of incentives measures for technology 
transfer Government financing through an official development assistance program 
Field or sector of technology transfer 
activities Agricultural research, agricultural policy and administrative management 
Type of technology transferred Knowledge, expertise, know-how 
Expected output related to technology 
transfer The expected results as stated by CGIAR (Consultat ive Group on International Agricultural Research) 
include: (1) reduced rural poverty for small-scale farmers through better access to markets; (2) improved   
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food security and nutrition for the poor and undernourished in developing countries; and (3) more 
sustainable management of natural resources for food production. 
Outcomes/impact TBD (project is ongoing). 
Budget or funds allocated (Can$) 13.8 million 
Duration 2014-2015 
Status Operational 
Contact point for information Details available at: http://www.acdi-
cida.gc.ca/cidaweb/cpo.nsf/vWebPro jSearchEn/06A4148D52D14C4E85257DA3003ED02D   
 
 
Title of project/programme 
 CGIAR Wheat Initiative 
Policy objective and/or purpose This project supports the Consulta tive Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) Res earch 
Program on Wheat to improve the nutrition of poor and vulnerable groups 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) World Bank 
Targeted LDC Members (Transferee) Multiple countries 
Type of incentives measures for technology 
transfer Government financing through an official development assistance program 
Field or sector of technology transfer 
activities Agricultural research, agricultural development 
Type of technology transferred Knowledge, expertise, know-how 
Expected output related to technology 
transfer The expected intermediate outcomes for this project include: (1) contribute to raising the annual rate of 
wheat yield growth globally to 1.6% and lessen the vola tility of wheat prices; (2) adapt wheat production in 
regions susceptible to changing climates; (3) improve disease resistance; and (4) reduce childhood 
malnutrition in wheat-based farming areas, targeting 42 million malnourished children who experience 
stunted growth. 
Outcomes/impact TBD (project is ongoing). 
Budget or funds allocated (Can$) 3 million 
Duration 2014-2016 
Status Operational 
Contact point for information Details available at: http://www.acdi-
cida.gc.ca/cidaweb/cpo.nsf/vWebProjS earchEn/F738900A821ED7DF85257CA70035AE13   
   
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Title of project/programme 
 Development of a Subunit Vaccine for Contagious  Bovine Pleuropneumonia in Africa (CIFSRF 
Phase 2) 
 
Policy objective and/or purpose This project will allow research ers from Canada and Kenya to field trial a vaccine for contagio us bovine 
pleuropneumonia. This endemic livestock disease affects the livelihoods of more than 24 million cattle producers and results in annual losses estimated at US$1 billion across sub-Saharan Africa.  
Government agencies or institutions 
providing incentives for technology transfer  International Development Research Council (IDRC)  and Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and 
Development (DFATD) through the Canadian Internat ional Food Security Research Fund (CIFSRF) 
Partner Enterprises or other institutions 
targeted or eligible for incentives 
(Transferor) Kenya Agricultural Research Institute, University of Saskatchewan 
Targeted LDC Members (Transferee) Multiple countries in sub-Saharan Africa. 
Type of incentives measures for technology 
transfer Government financing through an official development assistance program 
Field or sector of technology transfer 
activities Agricultural extension, pharmaceuticals 
Type of technology transferred Vaccines, knowledge, know-how 
Expected output related to technology 
transfer The project will strengthen partnerships between vacci ne manufacturing companies, government regulatory 
agencies, and pan-African organizations to scale up and deliver the new vaccine to sub-Saharan African 
countries.  
Outcomes/impact TBD (project is ongoing). 
Budget or funds allocated (Can$) 4,865,657 
Duration 2015-2018 
Status Operational 
Contact point for information Pascal Sanginga, Senior Program Specialist, Agriculture and Food Security: 
http://www.idrc.ca/EN/AboutUs /WhoWeAre/Pages/DetailedID RCExpert.aspx?ProfileID=186  
 
   
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- 25 - Title of project/programme Promoting Adoption of Chickpea Technolo gies in Southern Ethiopia (CIFSRF) 
 
Policy objective and/or purpose Aims to facilitate and accelerate large-scale adoption of chickpea production technology in the  southern 
highlands region of Ethiopia. 
Government agencies or institutions 
providing incentives for technology transfer  International Development Research Centre (IDRC) 
Partner Enterprises or other institutions targeted or eligible for incentives 
(Transferor) University of Saskatchewan 
Targeted LDC Members (Transferee) Ethiopia 
Type of incentives measures for technology 
transfer Government funding of research 
Field or sector of technology transfer 
activities Food crop production 
Type of technology transferre d Knowledge, know-how, expertise 
Expected output related to technology 
transfer The project will directly reach 600 farm households as seed producers, cultivating up to 150 hectares to 
produce 375 tonnes of certified seeds in one year. It is anticipated that the number of farmers could 
increase to 30,000 in subsequent seasons through community-based seed systems, farmer-to-farmer 
seed exchanges, and the emergence of small seed businesses.  
 
Outcomes/impact Outputs include extension and communication materials on beneficial practices for community-based seed 
systems and chickpea production, as well as geo- referenced maps of community seed producers, 
producers’ organizations, and market access and expansion. 
Budget or funds allocated (Can$) 415,668 
Duration 2013-2014 
Status Active 
Contact point for information Pascal Sanginga, Senior Program Specialist, Agriculture and Food Security: 
http://www.idrc.ca/EN/AboutUs /WhoWeAre/Pages/DetailedID RCExpert.aspx?ProfileID=186   
 
 
 
Title of project/programme 
 Toward a Networked Economy in Burma 
Policy objective and/or purpose This project’s main objective is to help Burma transition to an inclusive, networked economy th at 
advances its social and economic goals, giving citizens access to technology and services. 
Government agencies or institutions 
providing incentives for technology transfer  International Development Research Centre (IDRC) 
Partner Enterprises or other institutions targeted or eligible for incentives 
(Transferor) LirneAsia 
Targeted LDC Members (Transferee) Burma   
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 Toward a Networked Economy in Burma 
Type of incentives measures for technology 
transfer Government funding of research, training, and technology transfer 
Field or sector of technology transfer 
activities Information and communication technology (ICT) 
Type of technology transferred Mobile and digi tal technologies, knowledge, know-how, expertise 
Expected output related to technology 
transfer Greater access to mobiles and the Internet, better public  services through digital content and applications, 
improved digital literacy. 
Outcomes/impact TBD (project is ongoing) 
Budget or funds allocated (Can$) 12 million 
Duration 2015-2018 
Status Active 
Contact point for information Sayo Phet, Senior  Program Officer, Information and Networks: 
http://www.idrc.ca/en/aboutus/whoweare/page s/detailedidrcexpert.aspx?profileid=189   
 
 
 
Title of project/programme 
 Scaling African Technology Start-Ups 
Policy objective and/or purpose The project aims to explore whet her and how networked, open, and collaborative innovations help  
technology start-ups scale and seize global economic opportunities. An interdisciplinary team of African 
researchers will study the economic potential of Africa's emerging collaborative innovations in: informal 
sector digital innovation enterprises, community-based businesses, and entrepreneurship at high technology hubs. 
Government agencies or institutions 
providing incentives for technology transfer  International Development Research Council (IDRC) 
Partner Enterprises or other institutions targeted or eligible for incentives 
(Transferor) American University in Cairo, University of Cape Town 
Targeted LDC Members (Transferee) Multiple countries in sub-Saharan Africa 
Type of incentives measures for technology 
transfer  
Field or sector of technology transfer 
activities Information and Communications Technology (ICT) 
Type of technology transferred Knowledge, skills, know-how 
Expected output related to technology 
transfer The research team will build theory, improve practi ce, and inform policy to influence entrepreneurship 
within Africa's fast-growing networked economies. 
Outcomes/impact TBD (project is ongoing). 
Budget or funds allocated (Can$) 1.4 million 
Duration 2015-2018   
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 Scaling African Technology Start-Ups 
Status Operational 
Contact point for information Ellie Onyango: 
http://www.idrc.ca/EN/Misc/Pages/Projec tDetails.aspx?ProjectNumber=107956 
 
 
Title of project/programme 
 Senegal National Geomatics Plan 
Policy objective and/or purpose The project aims to support the Go vernment of Senegal in developing a national geomatics plan, while 
building its capacities to retrieve, process, analyze, and disseminate information needed for sound decision making. The project aims to improve Senegal's territorial administration by using geomatics as a 
tool for good economic and social governance. 
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) Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) 
Targeted LDC Members (Transferee) Senegal 
Type of incentives measures for technology 
transfer Governme nt financing through an official development assistance program 
Field or sector of technology transfer 
activities Information and communication technology, rural development, environmental policy 
Type of technology transferred Transf er of knowledge, skills and know-how 
Expected output related to technology 
transfer That public institutions build their capacity to de velop a national geomatics strategy. That a permanent 
GNSS station be built and that a Geo-Reference Library and publically available Topographic Data Base be 
implemented.  
Outcomes/impact 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 implemen tation of geomatics technologies. 
• Promote awareness amongst Senegal's private sector and operational management on the capabilities 
and applications of geospatial information and models. 
Budget or funds allocated (Can$) 6.1 million 
Duration 2009-2015   
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 Senegal National Geomatics Plan 
Status Operational 
Contact point for information Details available at: http://www.acdi-
cida.gc.ca/cidaweb/cpo.nsf/vLUWebProjEn/ B4659E5278D43E4385257D8F003D487A?openDocument  
 
 
Title of project/programme 
 African Model Forest Initiative 
Policy objective and/or purpose To improve the conservation and su stainable management of forest resources, through the Model F orest 
approach, in Francophone Africa, including the Congo Basin and African Mediterranean regions (Morocco, Tunisia and Algeria). A Model Forest is a voluntary cooperation association comprised of stakeholders 
representing environmental, social and economic interests within a given landscape.  
Government agencies or institutions 
providing incentives for technology transfer  Natural Resources Canada   
Partner Enterprises or other institutions targeted or eligible for incentives 
(Transferor) International Model Forest Network Secretariat 
Targeted LDC Members (Transferee) Central Africa  
Type of incentives measures for technology 
transfer Government financing through an official development assistance programme 
Field or sector of technology transfer 
activities Forestry, rural development, environmental policy 
Type of technology transferred Transf er of knowledge, skills and know-how 
Expected output related to technology 
transfer Strategies and broad-based partnerships for the sustainable development of forest landscapes; local 
alternative activities for economic development; innovation and capacity building. 
Outcomes/impact Six Model Forest initiatives launched and/or consolidated in Cameroon, DR Congo, Rwanda, Morocco and 
Algeria; numerous learning and knowledge-transfer activities implemented; new skills and knowledge 
acquired and applied by targeted stakeholders; various research projects conducted by Canadian and 
African university students; mix of interventions that helped reduce the pressure on forests and/or restore 
wooded areas.  
Budget or funds allocated (Can$) $13 million 
Duration 2009-2014 
Status Closed 
Contact point for information Details are available at: 
 https://www.nrcan.gc.ca/ev aluation/reports/2014/16898   
 
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