International Development Grant
Francophonie Strategic Support Fund (FASF) - 2005-2012
Project Number: CA-3-M012133001
Status: Closed
Country/Region: Unknown
Regional Focus:
Maximum Contribution: $3,694,500.00
Start Date: June 20, 2005
End Date: December 31, 2012
Duration: 7.5 years
Project Description
The Francophonie Strategic Support Fund (FASF) is a mechanism that supports initiatives of La Francophonie to improve their performance and effectiveness. Three objectives of the Ten-year Strategic Framework of La Francophonie are consistent with CIDA's mandate : (1) promoting peace democracy and human rights; (2) supporting education training higher education and research; and (3) developing cooperation to ensure sustainable development and solidarity.
Progress & Results Achieved
Results achieved as of the end of the project (September 2011) include: The Francophonie Strategic Support Fund (FASF) contributed to the improvement of the efficiency of the institutions of la Francophonie by supporting the integration of results-based management and gender equality in their programming evaluating the performance of their projects and supporting the implementation of development initiatives for greater results. The FASF also contributed to the success of the Francophonie Summit in Quebec City by supporting the organization of meetings on sustainable development gender equality the economy and youth; the organization of meetings of institutions of la Francophonie; and the participation of delegates from the South in these events.
Key Information
Executing Agency:
International Organisation of La Francophonie
Reporting Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Program:
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Last Modified:
September 19, 2025
Development Classifications
DAC Sector:
Aid Type: Contributions to specific-purpose programmes and funds managed by implementing partners
Collaboration: Bilateral
Finance Type: Aid grant excluding debt reorganisation
Selection Mechanism:
Pre-APP