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Canadian International Development Agency
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The Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) was formed in 1968 by the Canadian government. CIDA administers foreign aid programs in developing countries, and operates in partnership with other Canadian organizations in the public and private sectors as well as other international organizations. It reports to the Parliament of Canada through the minister for International Cooperation. Its mandate is to "support sustainable development in developing countries in order to reduce poverty and contribute to a more secure, equitable, and prosperous world."1 CIDA is overseen by the federal Minister of International Cooperation, currently the Honourable Beverly J. Oda.2
Priorities
- Social development
- CIDA has supported programs relating directly to the treatment of STDs in third-world countries. It also cites basic education and child protection as priorities in the social development of countries that it aids.
- Economic well-being
- Environmental sustainability
- With a focus upon issues such as climate change, land degradation, and water supply, CIDA seeks to help developing nations maintain healthy ecosystems.3 CIDA is a partner in the Canada Iraq Marshlands Initiative.4
- Governance
- CIDA strives for human rights, democracy, and good governance. The agency supports gender equality and funds programs that benefit women directly.
Leadership
The Canadian International Development Agency is currently led by Margaret Biggs.5
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