Three Projects in Asia Receive Funding from CIDA

The Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) announced funding to support 25 development projects led by Canadian colleges and institutes. These projects, funded by the Canadian College Partnership Program (CCPP) of CIDA will address Canada’s aid development priorities, in particular poverty reduction and the promotion of human rights. Of the 25 projects, 18 are in Africa, three in the Americas, three in Asia and one in Eastern Europe. The three projects in Asia are: Niagara College, ‘Working Towards Achievable and Sustainable Training for the Environment, Sri Lanka’ ($400,000); Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University, ‘Sustainable Rice Fish Integration, Cambodia’ ($399, 940); and Nova Scotia Agricultural College, ‘Agri-Education for Extension, Cambodia’ ($400,000).