Technical Assistance (TA) Request – Civil Society Organizations and Private Sector Applicants - Expert Deployment Mechanism for Trade and Development (EDM)

Use the form below to apply for technical assistance for private organizations. Government agencies should use the government form.

If you prefer, you can download this form as a fillable Word Document and then submit the form via email to info@edm-mde.ca.

Applicant Information

Name of Institution/Organization *

Registered Legal Entity Number

Legal status, year, and place of registration

Contact Details

Office Address *

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State / Province / Region

Postal Code

Country

Phone *

Primary contact person and title: *

Contact person Email *

We hereby declare that all information submitted in this form is true. We understand that in the event of misinformation in the application document or other documents requested by the EDM Project may result in the dismissal of the application.

Date / Time *

Name of the Head of the Organization *

Organization Head Title *

Certification *

I certify that the content of this application is true.

1. Technical Assistance Request Summary

1.1 Country or Preferential Trading Area

EDM programming can take place in any Official Development Assistance (ODA) eligible country that has an existing trade or investment agreement with Canada or is either negotiating or implementing a trade or investment agreement with Canada. Please consult the most current ODA-eligibility list.

ODA Eligible Country *

Identify the country or countries that are the focus of the intervention.

1.2 Applicant Organization Type

Organization type *

Identify which type of organization is applying.

Private sector organization
Non-profit organization
Academic institution

1.3 Area of Intervention - Type of trade of Investment agreement

The proposed request(s) will support technical assistance activities in support of the negotiation, implementation and benefiting from, or adapting to a:

Free Trade Agreement

Free Trade Agreement

FIPA

Foreign Investment Protection and Promotion Agreement (FIPA)

1.4 Area of Intervention - What stage in the process

The proposed TA request will support technical assistance activities in support of:

Area of Intervention *

Influence the negotiation of an agreement
Adapt to or benefit from an agreement

2. Description of Technical Assistance Request

2.1 Background

Problem/policy issue to be addressed *

Describe the trade and/or investment policy problem. How will the proposed TA Activity address the problem and contribute to inclusive growth and poverty reduction?

Other Donor Activities

Describe other donor supported activities, if any, that have taken place in this policy area.

2.2 Description of TA Activity(ies)

Summary *

Describe the proposed TA activity(ies). Please provide as much detail as possible i.e. number of participants, interpretation and translation requirements, facility rental etc.

Beneficiaries *

Describe the individuals and/or organizations who will benefit directly and indirectly from the TA activities. Be sure to specify targeted numbers of women as well as men and other underrepresented groups such as Indigenous peoples, SMEs, and others as appropriate.

Technical Expertise Required *

Describe the type of expertise required (i.e. knowledge, abilities and experience of a technical expert)

Anticipated Results *

Describe the specific and measurable results that can be expected as a result of the TA activities.

Proposed Schedule

Indicate any specific timelines required for the implementation of the activities.

2.3 Rationale

Rationale

Explain how implementation of the TA will make a concrete contribution to your organization and/or country and improvement to the situation described in section 2.1 above.

3. Gender Equality and Social Inclusion

Design and Development

Describe and explain how you engaged other stakeholders in the design and development of the TA request(s). In particular, those promoting gender equality and social inclusion of underrepresented groups such as women, SMEs, Indigenous peoples, and others as appropriate, were engaged.

Results

Describe and explain how women and/or girls, SMEs, Indigenous peoples, or other underrepresented groups as appropriate will benefit from the TA activities. How will increased gender equality and inclusive growth be achieved because of the implementation of the TA request(s)? Be specific about practical and measurable results.

4. Environment and Climate Change

Environmental Considerations

Describe what environmental considerations are relevant to this TA Activity (for example, environmental impact assessments, climate change policies or sector-specific regulations), and how they have been reflected in the design of this TA Request

Environmental Outcomes

If relevant, please explain how this TA Activity will help lead to improved environmental outcomes after technical assistance has been delivered.

Environmental Risks

Identify any potential negative environmental and climate change risks related to the TA activities and how these will be mitigated.

5. Sustainability

Risks and Mitigating Strategies

Identify any potential risks or scenarios that may impact the full implementation of the TA. Describe proposed mitigating strategies to ensure that the TA is implemented successfully within the expected timeline.

Sustainability Strategy

Describe how your organization expects the results of the TA to be replicated beyond the timeline of the TA. Provide specific examples where possible.