OTTAWA, ON, August 21, 2020 – Over 12,000 rural households in Ethiopia and Ghana will benefit from Canadian support to address the impact of COVID-19 on livelihoods and economic activity. The Access to Inputs and Capital to Sustain Livelihoods in Times of COVID-19 (ACCESS) Project will focus on improving access to agricultural inputs, markets and capital, […]
News Release OTTAWA, ON, August 21, 2020 – Over 12,000 rural households in Ethiopia and Ghana will benefit from Canadian support to address the impact of COVID-19 on livelihoods and economic activity. The Access to Inputs and Capital to Sustain Livelihoods in Times of COVID-19 (ACCESS) Project will focus on improving access to agricultural inputs, markets […]
On July 13-14, extreme floods affected eight sub-districts in the North Luwu Regency, on Indonesia’s Sulawesi island. The floods had a particularly devastating effect in the Masamba and Baebunta sub-districts, displacing over 3000 people, including 480 families from the Meli village. Over 4200 houses, 9 schools and 13 houses of worship were damaged by floods, […]
On July 13-14, extreme floods affected eight sub-districts in the North Luwu Regency, on Indonesia’s Sulawesi island. The floods had a particularly devastating effect in the Masamba and Baebunta sub-districts, displacing over 3000 people, including 480 families from the Meli village. Over 4200 houses, 9 schools and 13 houses of worship were damaged by floods, […]
INVEST Coop is a 5-year project supported by Global Affairs Canada and the Co-operative Development Foundation of Canada (CDF Canada). One of the key objectives of the project is to build the capacity of cooperatives in the four implementing countries – Indonesia, Malawi, Mongolia and Peru – to assess their strengths and weaknesses, define their […]
For over 72 years, the Co-operative Development Foundation of Canada has been supporting better economic and social development opportunities for people around the world through the power of co-operatives. Our ongoing projects span from Peru to Indonesia and demonstrate the strength of the cooperative principles in building self-reliant, resilient communities that embrace inclusive development and […]
The Co-operative Development Foundation of Canada hosted a high-level international workshop on June 16th to explore micro-insurance solutions to supporting Indonesia’s aquaculture sector. The event was attended by H.E. Cameron MacKay, Canadian Ambassador to Indonesia, representatives of the Indonesian Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries, private and public sector stakeholders. Over 100 participants attended the […]
News Release OTTAWA, ON – Today, the 4R Solution project is taking another step in bringing a Canadian Innovation to Sub Saharan Africa through the 4R Champion program. The 4R Champion program is a unique opportunity for agricultural advocates to demonstrate increased agricultural yields through the use of 4R Nutrient Stewardship Best Management Practices. “4R […]
The current level of uncertainty and the policy responses that have been put in place to address the impact of COVID-19 in Canada, and around the world, are unprecedented. This new reality is redefining our daily lives, rewriting our economic interactions and reshaping our social constructs. Yet now, more than ever, we need to reaffirm […]