CIDA - Canadian International Development Agency

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Origin of funds Goals/aims Main form of support Typical budget size Support type Countries of operation Main target groups General conditions Example projects Contact details Sources

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Government of Canada

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CIDA's mandate is to support sustainable development in developing countries and technical cooperation in countries in transition in order to reduce poverty and to contribute to a more secure, equitable, and prosperous world. CIDA's primary goal in the energy sector is to support environmentally and economically sustainable energy development and use.

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Grant or Subsidy

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Technical assistance, Social development, Information dissemination

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Potentially all developing countries worldwide

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NGOs, Foundations, Education, Private utility, Research, Consultants, Industry, Government

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Current assistance is typically given for strengthening the capacity of sector institutions, supporting the development of infrastructure where appropriate, improving efficiency in end use, and reforming regulatory systems.

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In the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) region:
1. Developing the capacity to use new technology
Power research in China
Transferring oil and gas technology to China
Rural electrification in Malaysia

2. Strategic energy planning and conservation
Long-term planning in China
Constructing energy-efficient buildings in China

3. Developing new energy resources
Hydro power in the Philippines
Using solar energy in Southeast Asia
Power for industry in Chile

[top] [end]Contact details

Webpage: http://www.acdi-cida.gc.ca/
Contact: Gerry Collins
Email: info@...

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