International Development Grant

Technical Assistance to the Informal Economy Program

Project Number: CA-3-A033565001

Status: Closed

Country/Region:

Senegal 100.00%

Maximum Contribution: $533,707.00

Start Date: November 01, 2007

End Date: October 04, 2016

Duration: 8.9 years

Project Description

This project aims to improve Canada’s support for the informal economy sector. It also monitors initiatives in Senegal via technical support provided by a Canadian cooperant.

Progress & Results Achieved

Results achieved as of the end of project (March 2014) include: (1) development of a concept paper on rural entrepreneurship; (2) planning of agricultural and economic development projects; and (3) development of a strategy that analyzes opportunities and constraints in the agriculture sector. These results are contributing to building knowledge to improve Senegal’s informal economy.

Key Information

Executing Agency:
Uncoded

Reporting Organization:
Global Affairs Canada

Program:
WGM Africa

Last Modified:
September 19, 2025

Development Classifications

DAC Sector:

Agricultural policy and administrative management 50%
Agricultural development 50%

Aid Type: Donor country personnel

Collaboration: Bilateral

Finance Type: Aid grant excluding debt reorganisation

Selection Mechanism:
Pre-APP

Budget Breakdown
2007-04-01 to 2008-03-31 $533,707 CAD
Geographic Information
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Project Number: CA-3-A033565001