Priority Themes

Within the framework of its aid effectiveness agenda and to sharpen the focus of Canada's international assistance, the Government of Canada has established three priority themes to guide CIDA's work:

• Increasing food security
• Securing the future of children and youth
• Stimulating sustainable economic growth

In addition to these priority themes, CIDA continues to integrate three crosscutting themes in all of its programs and policies:

• Increasing environmental sustainability
• Promoting equality between women and men
• Helping to strengthen governance institutions and practices

Canada can thus focus on key development challenges, and ensure that its aid investments lead to concrete results for the world's poorest.