Canadian International Development Agency

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The Canadian International Development Agency is a Canadian government agency which administers foreign aid programs in developing countries. CIDA operates in partnership with other Canadian organizations in the public and private sectors as well as other international organizations. It reports to the Parliament of Canada through the minister for International Cooperation. Its mandate is to "support sustainable development in developing countries in order to reduce poverty and contribute to a more secure, equitable, and prosperous world"[1].

[edit] Priorities

  1. Social development
    CIDA has supported programs relating directly to the treatment of STDs in third-world countries. It also cites basic education and child protection as priorities in the social development of countries that it aids.
  2. Economic well-being
  3. Environmental sustainability
    With a focus upon issues such as climate change, land degradation, and water supply, CIDA seeks to help developing nations maintain healthy ecosystems. [2] For instance, CIDA is a partner of the Canada Iraq Marshlands Initiative [3], as detailed in the November 2006 Discover magazine.
  4. Governance
    CIDA strives for human rights, democracy, and good governance. They support gender equality, and funds programs that benefit women directly.

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