International Development Grant
Enhancing the Effectiveness of the United Nations Security Council
Project Number: CA-3-P006042001
Status: Closed
Country/Region: Unknown
Regional Focus:
Maximum Contribution: $1,611,524.00
Start Date: June 22, 2018
End Date: September 30, 2019
Duration: 1.3 years
Project Description
This project seeks to support the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Report in enhancing the effectiveness transparency and accountability of the UNSC. Project activities include: (1) delivering training to new Non-Permanent Members of the UNSC on Council procedures; (2) supporting the online publication of What’s in Blue to highlight UNSC developments; (3) implementing outreach activities that engage UNSC stakeholders (including civil society) on key council issues; and (4) providing analytical coverage of UNSC field missions.
Expected Results
The expected outcomes for this project include: (1) greater transparency in the daily operations of the Council; and (2) improved access to high quality information and analysis enabling Council Members to participate more effectively in its work.
Progress & Results Achieved
Results achieved as of March 2021 include: (1) the publication of an average of 20 stories a month on the United Nations Security Council’s (UNSC) activities; (2) training for newly elected members of the UNSC on its procedures working methods and current practices; and (3) the launch of a research report on women peace and security (WPS) and the creation of an internal tracking system for WPS language in country-specific situations to increase understanding of the gaps in the Council’s consideration of WPS and gender issues.
Key Information
Executing Agency:
Security Council Report Inc.
Reporting Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Program:
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Last Modified:
September 19, 2025
Development Classifications
DAC Sector:
Aid Type: Project-type interventions
Collaboration: Bilateral
Finance Type: Aid grant excluding debt reorganisation
Selection Mechanism:
Foreign Affairs and Trade Gs&Cs