International Development Grant
Sectoral Support Fund - Guatemala
Project Number: CA-3-A033874003
Status: Terminating
Country/Region:
Maximum Contribution: $694,504.00
Start Date: July 16, 2008
End Date: March 31, 2017
Duration: 8.7 years
Project Description
This project provides strategic and flexible support to key partners in food security sustainable economic growth and security to implement the Accra Agenda for Action relating to aid effectiveness. The Accra Agenda for Action endorsed on September 4 2008 by donor nations developing countries and international development institutions is a follow-up to the 2005 Paris Declaration agreements on aid effectiveness.. The goal of this project is to accelerate progress toward the Millenium Development Goals in Guatemala through more effective use of aid resources. It works through the harmonization or aid effectiveness committees in Guatemala to support a complementary agenda of strategic actions that facilitate the transition to new aid architecture. This is achieved through targeted technical assistance the development and dissemination of case studies regional lesson-learning events and skill development and training for government and civil society personnel.
Progress & Results Achieved
Results achieved as of March 2013 include: Coordination between the Government of Guatemala civil society and international donors was improved through technical assistance provided to the main donor harmonization secretariat for international cooperation (Group of 13). Key donors increased their knowledge of sustainable agricultural practices especially within indigenous communities through improved sharing of local and scientific knowledge. The country's national statistical institute improved its planning processes for activities training budgets and forecasts by obtaining accurate census data for the 2013 Population Census. Government of Guatemala employees received training and tools to monitor and follow-up external donations received allowing for better reporting on donor funds received in its various districts. Finally a national strategy on reducing malnutrition in children has been translated into four Mayan languages English and French allowing the government to better communicate its work in the most affected areas of the country and improve coordination with key international donors.
Key Information
Executing Agency:
Government of Guatemala
Reporting Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Program:
NGM Americas
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:
Pre-APP