Expert Deployment Mechanism for Trade and Development (EDM)

Connecting Those In the Know with Those In Need

Use the form below to apply for technical assistance if you are a government agency. Private organizations should use the private company form.If you prefer, you can download this form as a Word File and then submit the form via email to info@edm-mde.ca.

Applicant Information

Contact Details

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.

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.

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

1.2 Applicant Organization Type

Identify which level of government is applying.

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:

1.4 Status of Trade or Investment Agreement

The proposed TA request will support capacity building activities to further advance the following stage of the trade and investment agreement with Canada:

1.5 Security Requirements

During the delivery of technical assistance, will the Technical Expert(s) have access or be party to discussions involving sensitive documents or information? Please indicate the security clearance requirement for individuals working on this request.

* Note: There could be delays in the recruitment of Technical Experts who are required to hold a SECRET level security clearance.

2. Description of Technical Assistance Request

2.1 Background

Describe the trade and/or investment policy problem. How will the proposed TA activity(ies) address the problem and contribute to inclusive growth and poverty reduction.
Describe other donor supported activities, if any, that have taken place in this policy area.

2.2 Description of TA Activity(ies)

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.
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.
Describe the type of expertise required (i.e. knowledge, abilities and experience of a technical expert).
Describe the specific and measurable results that can be expected as a result of the TA activities.
Indicate any specific timelines required for the implementation of the activities.

2.3 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

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 other groups as appropriate.
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

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.
If relevant, please explain how this TA Activity will help lead to improved environmental outcomes after technical assistance has been delivered.
Identify any potential negative environmental and climate change risks related to the TA activities and how these will be mitigated.

5. Sustainability

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