International Development Grant

Support for the Electoral Cycle Support Program

Project Number: CA-3-D000907001

Status: Closed

Country/Region:

Congo
Democratic Republic 100.00%

Maximum Contribution: $2,500,000.00

Start Date: March 04, 2016

End Date: December 10, 2018

Duration: 2.8 years

Project Description

The overall objective of this project is to increase the capacity of the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI) to organise transparent and credible elections in the Democratic Republic of Congo that conform to international norms. Canada's contribution is part of a multi-donor fund that is managed by the United Nations Development Programme and supports activities that contribute to that objective notably the up-dating of the electoral roll.

Expected Results

The expected outcomes for this project include: (1) the capacity of the National Independent Electoral Commission (CENI) to manage the electoral cycle on an on-going basis is increased; (2) operational needs essential to free and equitable electoral processes are satisfied; (3) dialogue between CENI and its partners (civil society international institutions media and political parties) is reactivated and effective.

Progress & Results Achieved

Results achieved as of (April 2017) include: strengthened capacities of the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI) through the support of two technical advisors: a legal expert and a specialist in civic and electoral education.

Key Information

Executing Agency:
UNDP - United Nations Development Programme

Reporting Organization:
Global Affairs Canada

Program:
WGM Africa

Last Modified:
September 19, 2025

Development Classifications

DAC Sector:

Democratic participation and civil society 20%
Elections 80%

Aid Type: Basket funds/pooled funding

Collaboration: Bilateral

Finance Type: Aid grant excluding debt reorganisation

Selection Mechanism:
Institutional Support

Policy Markers
Level 1 Gender equality
Level 2 Participatory development and good governance
Major Funding (>$1M)
Budget Breakdown
2015-04-01 to 2016-03-31 $2,500,000 CAD
Geographic Information
500
Project Number: CA-3-D000907001