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Canadian InternationalDevelopment Agency

Agence canadienne dedéveloppement international

Development Cooperation:

The Path Ahead

Presented by Wassala Nimaga

Cities Alliance Consultative Group MeetingNovember 10-11, 2005, Marrakech, Morocco



International development works

Per capita incomes up

Longer life expectancy

Millions of children spared

Greater accessto drinking water

Birth rates down

Higher literacy



Canada making a difference in the worldCanada works in partnership with:

multilateral organizations

non-governmental organizations (NGO)

academic institutions in Canada and in developing countries

other departments and agencies

the private sector

other donors

developing countries themselves

youth



“We understand that the surest way to achieve peace is to build a world in which all children, girls and boys, can go to a good school, get a good job, raise a healthy family, have a voice in their community and leave their own children a better planet.”

- M. Aileen Carroll, Minister of International Cooperation

Why are Canadians involved?



What is CIDA?

Canadian International Development Agency

(CIDA) is the federal government’s leadagency for development assistance.

CIDA’s mandate: to support sustainabledevelopment in developing countries in orderto reduce poverty andcontribute to a moresecure, equitable, and prosperous world.



CIDA’s programs

GeographicMultilateralCanadian PartnershipPolicy CoherencePerformance and Knowledge ManagementCommunications



Released in April 2005Strategic focus:1) Specific sectors 2) Country

concentrationCooperation with multilateral organizationsTo address MDGsEngage Canadians



Improves coherence of government policies and actions affecting developing countries

Aligns future efforts with Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)

Builds on principles of 2002 Strengthening Aid Effectiveness Policy Statement

Focuses aid for maximum impact

Strengthens multilateral organizations

Engages Canadians, including through Canada Corps, in international development

IPS promotes aid effectiveness



Making aid more effective: 5 key sectors

Good Governance (including Canada Corps)Health (including HIV/AIDS)Basic EducationPrivate Sector DevelopmentEnvironmental Sustainability

Gender Equality is across-cutting theme



Urban in IPS-Development

Environmental sustainability in low

income countries

Water and sanitation, and Air-quality needs of urban areas

Weak governance and urbanization



Urban Challenge in IPS

DiplomacyLocal governance: urban management and planningRenewing Canadian leadership in human security

World Urban Forum: Diplomacy and development cooperation



Making aid more effective: 25 Development Partners

Countries selected on the basis of:Level of povertyAbility to use aid effectivelySufficient Canadian presence to make a difference

Target:Concentrate at least 2/3 of bilateral aid on Development Partner Countries by 2010



Country concentrationDevelopment Partner Countries

Africa (14) Asia (6)Americas

(4)Europe

(1)

Burkina Faso

Mozambique

Bangladesh Bolivia Ukraine

Benin Rwanda Cambodia Guyana

Ethiopia Senegal Indonesia Honduras

Mali Zambia Pakistan Nicaragua

Malawi Kenya Sri Lanka

Tanzania Niger Vietnam

Ghana Cameroon



Other Aid Relationships

Other ongoing bilateral relationships

Failed and fragile states

Middle-income countries

Other aid-eligible countries



Growth of Aid Budget

International Assistance budget to be doubled (relative to 2001) to over $5 billion per year by 2010.

By 2008-09, Canada’s aid to Africa to double its 2003-04 level.

International Assistance to increase beyond 2010 and to increase at an accelerated rate as fiscal position improves.



Currently deliver over 40% of Canadian

aid

Canada will concentrates support on the

most effective organizations, based on:

Ability to address MDGs globally and regionally

Specialized role in humanitarian crises

Specialized functions related to particular Canadian priorities for MDGs

Effectiveness of institution

Multilateral Organizations



Effective Partnerships with CanadiansPartnering with Canadians across the country to build support and capacity in international development

Expanding CIDA’s Development Information Program

Engaging Canadians through Canada Corps in the advancement of human rights, democracy, and good governance internationally

Improving the way CIDA works, to provide:

Better support for the work of our partnersBetter reporting to Parliament and the public



CIDA Web site: www.cida.gc.ca

Canada Corps: www.canadacorps.gc.ca

Foreign Affairs Canada www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca

WUF Canada: www.wuf3-fum3.ca

JAM: www.habitatjam.com

A Developing World Map:www.canadiangeographic.ca/worldmap

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