CIDA-INC: Engaging the Private Sector in Development


At the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA), our Industrial Cooperation (INC) Program's goals are to promote the economic and social development of host countries by means of quality investments by the Canadian private sector investment in those countries.

INC promotes the transfer of Canadian capital knowledge and technology to developing countries by encouraging:

• private Canadian investment in mutually beneficial, locally based, sustainable long-term business relationships; and
• participation by the Canadian private sector in developing and improving infrastructure and related services in host countries.

The Program contributes to CIDA's key results for developing countries in the areas of economic well-being, social development and environmental sustainability.

Economic Well-being: INC supports the increased productivity of local firms and economies through capital, technology, and knowledge transfer; new sustainable livelihoods for individuals through skilled job opportunities; and local access to improved infrastructure and infrastructure services.

Social Development: INC helps Canadian firms operating in developing countries with the costs of integrating gender and other social considerations into their ventures, and considers the needs of local communities in its decision-making.

Environmental Sustainability: INC helps Canadian firms operating in developing countries with the costs of promoting a cleaner environment, supports the provision of Canadian environmental expertise to developing countries, and integrates environmental considerations into its decision-making.

 
Industrial Coopration Program (INC)
200 Promenade du Portage
Hull, Quebec, K1A 0G4
http://www.acdi-cida.gc.ca/inc
Tel.: (819) 953-5444
Toll free: 1-800-230-6349
Fax: (819) 953-5024
e-mail: pci_inc@acdi-cida.gc.ca