ACTIVITY TITLE
Projet d’économie sociale de services agricoles pour les femmes rurales en Tunisie
Social economy project of agricultural services for rural women in Tunisia
ACTIVITY SCOPE COLLABORATION TYPE AID TYPE FINANCE TYPE FLOW TYPE TIED STATUS HIERARCHY
National 4 Bilateral 1
Project-type interventions C01
Standard grant 110 1
Planned end date 2026-12-31
Actual start date 2022-02-23
activity status: Implementation
The activity is currently being implemented
WHO'S INVOLVED ( 3 )
PARTICIPATING ORG REFERENCE ROLE TYPE
Affaires étrangères, Commerce et Développement Canada
Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada
REF CA-3
Extending Government
Canada
Canada
REF CA
Funding Government
UPA DI - Union des producteurs agricoles - Développement international
UPA DI - Union des producteurs agricoles - développement international
CRS Donor country-based NGO
Implementing National NGO
General
Ce projet vise l’autonomisation socioéconomique et la résilience accrue des transformatrices agroalimentaires tunisiennes face aux changements climatiques comme vecteur de réduction de la pauvreté, pour une durée de 4 ans (2022-2026). Le projet met l’accent sur l’égalité des genres et le renforcement du pouvoir économique des femmes et des filles. Il s’attaque au manque de formation, à l’inaccessibilité au financement, au manque de leadership féminin au sein des structures de services agricoles et agroalimentaires et à la faible considération des réalités féminines dans les politiques publiques en Tunisie. Les activités du projet comprennent : 1) un programme de formation sur les bonnes pratiques de transformation existantes et celles plus performantes, d’un point de vue énergétique, de la gestion de l’eau et des résidus; 2) une analyse des cadres politiques, des enjeux et des opportunités liées à la gestion des Sociétés mutuelles de services agricoles (SMSA) par les femmes, dans un contexte d’effets croisées de la COVID-19 et des changements climatiques; 3) des services de financement, de conditionnement des produits, de promotion, de négociation et de distribution dans les SMSA. Le projet bénéficie directement 21 000 personnes et touche indirectement 144 000 personnes.
This project aims to economically empower agri-food processors in Tunisia and equip them with the tools and expertise needed to become more resilient in the face of climate change over 4 years (2022-2026). The project focuses on poverty reduction, the promotion of gender equality and the economic empowerment of women and girls. It seeks to address the lack of training, inaccessibility to financing opportunities, and lack of female leadership within the agricultural and agri-food sectors, as well as the poor integration of gender-based considerations and perspectives in public policy. Project activities include: (1) providing training to improve existing agri-food practices and the management of energy, water and waste; (2) conducting an analysis of policy frameworks, issues and opportunities related to women's management of Mutual Agricultural Service Societies (MASS) which consider the implications of the COVID-19 pandemic and climate change; and (3) increasing MASS’s capacities to provide financing opportunities, and product packaging, promotion, negotiation and distribution services to agri-food processors, especially women. The project directly benefits 21,000 people and indirectly affects 144,000 people.
policy marker( 16 )
CODELIST SIGNIFICANCE VOCABULARY DESCRIPTION
Adolescent (Youth) Issues
Questions touchant les adolescents (jeunes)
CODE 10
not targeted Reporting Organisation The score "not targeted" means that the activity was examined but found not to target the policy objective.
Children's issues
Questions touchant les enfants
CODE 9
not targeted Reporting Organisation The score "not targeted" means that the activity was examined but found not to target the policy objective.
ICT as a tool for development
Les TIC comme outils de développement
CODE 13
not targeted Reporting Organisation The score "not targeted" means that the activity was examined but found not to target the policy objective.
Indigenous issues
Questions touchant les populations autochtones
CODE 11
not targeted Reporting Organisation The score "not targeted" means that the activity was examined but found not to target the policy objective.
Questions urbaines
Urban issues
CODE 8
not targeted Reporting Organisation The score "not targeted" means that the activity was examined but found not to target the policy objective.
Gender Equality principal objective OECD DAC CRS Principal (primary) policy objectives are those which can be identified as being fundamental in the design and impact of the activity and which are an explicit objective of the activity. They may be selected by answering the question "Would the activity have been undertaken without this objective?"
Disaster Risk Reduction(DRR) not targeted OECD DAC CRS The score "not targeted" means that the activity was examined but found not to target the policy objective.
Disability not targeted OECD DAC CRS The score "not targeted" means that the activity was examined but found not to target the policy objective.
Nutrition significant objective OECD DAC CRS Significant (secondary) policy objectives are those which, although important, were not the prime motivation for undertaking the activity.
Aid to Environment significant objective OECD DAC CRS Significant (secondary) policy objectives are those which, although important, were not the prime motivation for undertaking the activity.
Participatory Development/Good Governance not targeted OECD DAC CRS The score "not targeted" means that the activity was examined but found not to target the policy objective.
Trade Development significant objective OECD DAC CRS Significant (secondary) policy objectives are those which, although important, were not the prime motivation for undertaking the activity.
Aid Targeting the Objectives of the Convention on Biological Diversity not targeted OECD DAC CRS The score "not targeted" means that the activity was examined but found not to target the policy objective.
Aid Targeting the Objectives of the Framework Convention on Climate Change - Mitigation not targeted OECD DAC CRS The score "not targeted" means that the activity was examined but found not to target the policy objective.
Aid Targeting the Objectives of the Framework Convention on Climate Change - Adaptation significant objective OECD DAC CRS Significant (secondary) policy objectives are those which, although important, were not the prime motivation for undertaking the activity.
Aid Targeting the Objectives of the Convention to Combat Desertification not targeted OECD DAC CRS The score "not targeted" means that the activity was examined but found not to target the policy objective.
recipient country ( 1 )
TunisiaTN
100
sector ( 2 )
OECD DAC CRS 5 digit1( 2 )
The sector reported corresponds to an OECD DAC CRS 5-digit purpose code http://reference.iatistandard.org/codelists/Sector/
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) development32130
89
Environmental education/training41081
11
GLOSSARY
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) developmentDirect support to improve the productive capacity and business management of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises in the industrial sector, including accounting, auditing, advisory services, technological transfer and skill upgrading. For business policy and institutional support use code 25010. For business development services through business intermediary organisations (e.g. business associations; chambers of commerce; producer associations; incubators; providers of know-how and other business development services) use CRS code 250xx. For farm and agricultural development use code 31120.
Environmental education/trainingNo description provided
Financial Overview
Outgoing Commitment ( 1 )
Disbursement ( 6 )
Planned Disbursement ( 3 )
Budget ( 5 )
Outgoing Commitment
Disbursement
Planned Disbursement
Budget
Budget ( 5 )
START END TYPE STATUS VALUE
2021-04-01 2022-03-31 Original Committed 500,000
CAD
2022-04-01 2023-03-31 Original Committed 1,000,000
CAD
2023-04-01 2024-03-31 Original Committed 2,749,000
CAD
2024-04-01 2025-03-31 Original Committed 2,749,000
CAD
2025-04-01 2026-03-31 Original Committed 2,749,029
CAD
Budget
Planned Disbursement ( 3 )
START END TYPE PROVIDER RECEIVER VALUE
2025-04-01 2026-03-31 1,850,000
CAD
2026-04-01 2027-03-31 2,401,498
CAD
2027-04-01 2028-03-31 66,666
CAD
Planned Disbursement
Transactions ( 7 )
Outgoing Commitment ( 1 )
DATE DESCRIPTION PROVIDER RECEIVER VALUE
2022-02-23
FLOW ODA 10
STATUS Untied 5
9,747,029
CAD
Outgoing Commitment
Disbursement ( 6 )
DATE DESCRIPTION PROVIDER RECEIVER VALUE
2022-03-07
FLOW ODA 10
1,500,000
CAD
2023-01-18
FLOW ODA 10
464,444
CAD
2023-10-03
FLOW ODA 10
544,604
CAD
2023-12-01
FLOW ODA 10
1,102,124
CAD
2024-06-20
FLOW ODA 10
424,299
CAD
2025-03-03
FLOW ODA 10
1,326,726
CAD
Disbursement
result( 2 )
outcome( 2 )
GLOSSARY
OutcomeResults of the activity that produce an effect on the overall communities or issues you serve. For example lower rate of infection after a vaccination programme.
Outcome
indicator( 1 )
Expected Results
Résultats escomptés
INDICATOR
Results expected
Résultats escomptés
Les résultats escomptés de ce projet comprennent : 1) l’utilisation accrue des pratiques de mitigation et d’adaptation aux changements climatiques par les transformatrices agroalimentaires ; 2) un accès accru à des services économiques et des programmes de formation pour les transformatrices agroalimentaires; 3) un pouvoir accru des femmes dans la gestion et la gouvernance de SMSA offrant des services économiques et des programmes de formation.
The expected outcomes for this project include: (1) use of climate change mitigation and adaptation practices by women agri-food processors; (2) increased access to financial services and training programs for women agri-food processors; (3) increased empowerment of women in the management and governance of MASS offering economical services and training programs.
FACET BASELINE TARGET ACTUAL % PERIOD
Qualitative Qualitative
Outcome
indicator( 1 )
Results achieved
Résultats atteints
INDICATOR
Results achieved
Résultats atteints
Parmi les résultats obtenus jusqu'en mars 2024 : 1) réalisé une analyse de vulnérabilité des chaînes de valeur au changement climatique et identifié les meilleures pratiques, processus et technologies favorisant l'atténuation et l'adaptation au changement climatique; 2) initié un développement de formations sur les meilleures pratiques, processus et technologies favorisant l'atténuation du changement climatique, l'adaptation et la durabilité environnementale; 3) réalisé des formations nécessaires avec chaque Mutuelle de Service Agricole (MSA) et Groupe de Développement Agricole (GDA) de Transformateur Agroalimentaire (TA), partage et validation des résultats avec les responsables de ces organisations ; 4) produit divers documents pour la mise en œuvre de mesures visant à faciliter la participation du plus grand nombre de femmes possible. Ceci comprend 1 plan d'action avec des mesures spécifiques, d'un guide linguistique non sexiste et d'un recueil d'activités ludiques de sensibilisation à l'égalité des sexes; 5) réalisé 1 enquête de référence auprès des membres de l'ASMS et de l'ADG afin de connaître leurs besoins spécifiques; 6) réalisé un premier atelier sur l'importance du travail collectif avec 131 personnes, dont 123 femmes, issues de 10 organisations, dont 5 ASMS et 5 ADG; 7) réalisé un deuxième atelier en février avec 60 personnes, dont 56 femmes, dans 5 régions du projet (Béja, Kairouan, Siliana, Jendouba et Medhia); 8) diffusé un programme sur les réseaux sociaux d'UPA Développement International (UPA-DI). L'appel à propositions visait à soutenir le développement économique local durable pour l'emploi des jeunes. Aucun ASMS, ADG et AT n'a manifesté d'intérêt à poser sa candidature; 9) partagé les diagnostics des besoins en matière d'égalité entre les femmes et les hommes et les activités qui s'y rattachent lors d'ateliers dans les AT; 10) accueilli 1 délégation de 13 producteurs agricoles africains, dont 4 représentants de la Fédération de l'UPA de l'Estrie dans le cadre de la formation « Viens marcher ma terre ». Pendant leur séjour, la délégation a rencontré l'équipe de la Fédération de l'UPA de l'Estrie pour en apprendre davantage sur l'étendue du travail de la fédération avec plus de 5 000 producteurs agricoles et forestiers dans la région; 11) renforcé l'équipe du projet dans l'administration des enquêtes électroniques et développé la base de référence de l'AT. L'enquête a impliqué un total de 310 personnes (301 femmes et 9 hommes) provenant de 5 régions et de 10 organisations professionnelles agricoles (OPA).
Results achieved as of March 2024 include: (1) carried out 1 climate change vulnerability analysis of value chains and identified the best practices, processes and technologies favoring climate change mitigation and adaptation; (2) initiated the development of training on best practices, processes and technologies favoring climate change mitigation, adaptation and environmental sustainability; (3) carried out the necessary training with each Agricultural Service Mutual Society (ASMS) and Agricultural Development Group (ADG) of Agri-food Transformer (AT), shared and validated the results with the leaders of these organizations; 4) produced various documents for the implementation of measures to facilitate the participation of as many women as possible. This includes 1 action plan with specific measures, 1 gender-neutral language guide and 1 collection of playful gender equality awareness-raising activities; (5) carried out 1 baseline survey of ASMS and ADG members to find out their specific needs; (6) conducted 1 initial workshop on the importance of collective work with 131 people, including 123 women, from 10 organizations, including 5 ASMSs and 5 ADGs; (7) conducted a second workshop in February with 60 people, including 56 women, in 5 project regions (Béja, Kairouan, Siliana, Jendouba and Medhia); (8) disseminated 1 program on UPA Développement International's (UPA-DI) social networks. The call for proposals aimed at supporting local sustainable economic development for youth employment. No ASMS, ADGs and ATs expressed interest in applying; (9) shared diagnoses of gender equality needs and related activities during workshops at TAs; (10) welcomed 1 delegation of 13 African agricultural producers, including 4 representatives from the Fédération de l'UPA de l'Estrie as part of the “Viens marcher ma terre” course. During their stay, the delegation met with the Fédération de l'UPA de l'Estrie team to learn more about the scope of the federation's work with more than 5,000 agricultural and forestry producers in the region; and (11) empowered the project team in the administration of the electronic surveys and developed the AT baseline. The survey involved a total of 310 people (301 women and 9 men) from 5 regions and 10 Professional Agricultural Organizations (PAOs).
FACET BASELINE TARGET ACTUAL % PERIOD
Qualitative Qualitative
General Enquiries
Affaires étrangères, Commerce et Développement Canada (MAECD)
Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD)
125 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, K1A 0G2
125, promenade Sussex, Ottawa (Ontario), K1A 0G2
other identifier( 1 )
REFERENCE IDENTIFIER OWNER ORG IDENTIFIER TYPE DESCRIPTION
2021200876 CRS Activity identifier
CODE A2
No description provided