International Development Grant

Equitable access to therapeutics

Project Number: CA-3-P009897001

Status: Terminating

Country/Region: Unknown

Regional Focus:

Africa 45%
South America 10%
Asia 40%
Europe 5%

Maximum Contribution: $230,000,000.00

Start Date: March 30, 2021

End Date: December 31, 2024

Duration: 3.8 years

Project Description

This project supports the Access to COVID-19 Tools Accelerator (ACT-A). It aims to help ensure equitable access to COVID-19 therapeutics including novel antivirals and medical oxygen in Low-Income Countries (LICs) and Lower-Middle Income Countries (LMICs). Project activities include: (1) coordinating the procurement and delivery of COVID-19 antivirals; and (2) coordinating the procurement delivery and installation of medical oxygen facilities and supplies.

Expected Results

The expected outcomes of this project include: (1) increased equitable procurement and delivery of COVID-19 therapeutics; and (2) increased access to medical oxygen facilities and supplies.

Progress & Results Achieved

The result achieved as of December 2023 through the support of the Canadian government and other international donors includes the provision of novel COVID-19 antivirals medical oxygen facilities and supplies to 74 countries.

Key Information

Executing Agency:
UNICEF - United Nations Children's Fund

Reporting Organization:
Global Affairs Canada

Program:
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Last Modified:
September 19, 2025

Development Classifications

DAC Sector:

COVID-19 control 100%

Aid Type: Contributions to specific-purpose programmes and funds managed by implementing partners

Collaboration: Bilateral

Finance Type: Aid grant excluding debt reorganisation

Selection Mechanism:
Department-Initiated

Budget Breakdown
2020-04-01 to 2021-03-31 $230,000,000 CAD
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Project Number: CA-3-P009897001