International Development Grant

Field Support Services - Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) - 2016-2019

Project Number: CA-3-D000030001

Status: Closed

Country/Region:

Congo
Democratic Republic 100.00%

Maximum Contribution: $6,313,176.00

Start Date: February 11, 2016

End Date: April 30, 2022

Duration: 6.2 years

Project Description

Field Support Services are managed locally and provide essential support in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to assist in the planning delivery and monitoring of Canada’s international development assistance to that country. The services include expert advice on: (1) socio-economic policies; (2) analyzing development issues needs and strategies; (3) technical support; (4) project monitoring; and (5) logistical and administrative services.

Expected Results

Although initiatives such as these serve as important mechanisms to support the effective delivery of Canada’s development assistance no direct development outcomes are attributable to them.

Key Information

Executing Agency:
WUSC - World University Service of Canada

Reporting Organization:
Global Affairs Canada

Program:
WGM Africa

Last Modified:
September 19, 2025

Development Classifications

DAC Sector:

Health policy and administrative management 27.39%
Population policy and administrative management 17.31%
Democratic participation and civil society 12.99%
Elections 1.34%
Human rights 18.66%
Ending violence against women and girls 12.99%
Environmental research 9.32%

Aid Type: Project-type interventions

Collaboration: Bilateral

Finance Type: Aid grant excluding debt reorganisation

Selection Mechanism:
Request for Proposals

Policy Markers
Level 1 Gender equality
Level 1 Environmental sustainability (cross-cutting)
Level 1 Participatory development and good governance
Level 1 Children's issues
Level 1 Youth Issues
Level 1 Nutrition
Major Funding (>$1M)
Budget Breakdown
2016-04-01 to 2017-03-31 $6,313,176 CAD
Geographic Information
150
Project Number: CA-3-D000030001