The study to Parliament on development assistance from 2012 to 2013
The study to Parliament on development assistance from 2012 to 2013 addresses the government of Canada's long-standing contribution to contributing to the reduction of global poverty (DFATD 9).Crucial assistance to developed nations
As described in the report, these development efforts provide crucial assistance to developed nations around the world and generate resources for emerging countries to achieve economic growth.Objective review and key points
This paper objectively reviews the study and outlines the key points, such as the groups participating and the Canadian government's development assistance goals.Bilateral and multilateral aids
The report indicates that the government of Canada has been committed to assisting developing countries in various ways by offering them both bilateral and multilateral aids. Bilateral aid includes region-specific programs and humanitarian assistance while multilateral aid refers to long-term organizational support to multilateral institutions (DFATD 15).Principal government organization
The principal government organization that is liable for the management of the official development assistance is the CIDA. However, there are also 14 other departments as well as agencies that are involved in assisting Canada to deliver growth and humanitarian aid to people in need.The Official Development Assistance Accountability Act
The Canadian government established the Official Development Assistance Accountability Act to enhance transparency and accountability of the ongoing commitment of (DFATD 18). Essentially, this act applies to all agencies and federal departments offering the ODA.Primary targets of Canadian development assistance
Some of the primary targets of the Canadian development assistance include increasing food security, reducing poverty, and endorsing sustainable development in developing countries (DFATD 9).Recent beneficiaries of Canadian initiatives
Apparently, as highlighted in the report among other objectives, some of the countries that have recently benefited from the Canadian initiatives include Afghanistan, Haiti, and countries in the Horn of Africa.The Official Development Assistance Accountability Act (ODAAA)
Such a report is a requirement of the Official Development Assistance Accountability Act (ODAAA), which was established in 2008 to ensure the accountability and transparency of the agencies and federal departments involved in the development assistance.Work Cited
DFATD. Report to Parliament on the Government of Canada’s Official Development Assistance 2012–2013-Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD). (2013): 4-7. Print.
