CIDA Confirms Shift to Americas, Fewer Countries

Published February 25, 2009

CIDA Minister Bev Oda revealed Monday the 20 countries into which the government intends to pour the brunt of Canadian bilateral aid in the years ahead, solidifying Canada's shift in focus from Africa to the Americas.

Describing the announcement as the next step in what the government is calling its "Aid Effectiveness Agenda," Ms. Oda said the decision to focus on fewer countries will see the agency's $1.5-billion bilateral program...