Minister Paradis to Promote Economic Growth and Canadian Values in France and in Senegal
(firmenpresse) - OTTAWA, ONTARIO -- (Marketwired) -- 11/06/13 -- During his visit to France and to Senegal on November 7-12, 2013, Christian Paradis, Minister of International Development and Minister for La Francophonie, will use Canada's leadership role in La Francophonie to promote sustainable economic growth and poverty reduction.
In Paris on November 7-9, Minister Paradis will take part in the 29th session of the Ministerial Conference of La Francophonie. He will promote an economic initiative within the organization, and will also hold a series of bilateral meetings with his counterparts from member countries of La Francophonie. The Minister will also deliver a statement from the Government of Canada at the General Conference of UNESCO, a body of which Canada remains an active and engaged member.
"Canada plays a leading role in La Francophonie, an organization that is essential for promoting our Francophone culture and heritage," said Minister Paradis. "Our government will continue to promote sustainable economic growth as the best tool for reducing poverty, improving equality between women and men, and creating prosperity."
The Minister will then visit Senegal on November 10-12, where he will meet with representatives of the Government of Senegal, Canadian and international partners, and local organizations to talk about Canada's development program. The Minister will also pay a visit to development project sites funded by Canada to see the results. During his visit, the Minister will focus on food security, the role of the private sector in agricultural development, and the mutual reinforcement of the prosperity agenda of both countries.
This trip will enable Minister Paradis to make the most of important forums for member countries of La Francophonie. It will allow him to highlight Canada's contribution to improving the lives of French-speaking populations around the world, particularly Canada's ongoing commitment to supporting Senegal in its sustainable development efforts in order to improve the quality of life of all Senegalese.
Backgrounder
Canada continues its commitment to the development of La Francophonie countries
Canada and La Francophonie
Canada was one of the first countries to promote La Francophonie by helping to establish and develop its institutions during the 1960s. Today, Canada is the second-largest donor to La Francophonie.
La Francophonie is a network of member states and governments that share the use of French as a common language. Its mandate is political, but it also focuses on development. It has the following objectives:
Achievements
From 2010 to 2013, La Francophonie, with the support of Canada and other contributors:
Canada is a partner in Senegal's development
Canada is the second-largest donor in the field of education in Senegal. To help children and young people in this country, Canada has helped to:
Canada continues to note with satisfaction the growing number of children, particularly girls, who are obtaining access to school. Canada also commends Senegal's commitment to improve the quality of its national education program by carrying out pilot projects.
To increase food security in Senegal, Canada's contributions in 2011-2012 made it possible to:
In June 2013, Canada stated that it would help Senegal become a member of the New Alliance for Food Security and Nutrition (NAFSN) () . The NAFSN will help Senegal increase the development of the agriculture sector to spur economic growth that increases incomes and reduces hunger, poverty, and malnutrition.
Contacts:
Margaux Stastny, Director of Communications
Office of the Minister of International Development
and Minister for La Francophonie
819-953-6238
Media Relations Office
Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD)
819-995-1874
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