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International Development Week is a national event promoted by the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA). The Agency is concentrating more and more of its bilateral (country to country) aid in a group of 20 countries of focus. This concentration does not include programs carried out in other developing countries by multilateral agencies such as UNICEF, the United Nations Development Programme, and La Francophonie. Neither does it include cases of crisis, conflict, and natural disaster that require fast intervention, as provided by CIDA's strong helping hand. CIDA's headquarter is located in Gatineau, Québec. As well, regional offices are in place across the country to better engage partners, individuals, the private sector, and civil society. It is observed every year in the first full week of February. IDW is Canada’s week to celebrate the difference Canadians are making around the world, increase the awareness of the role many Canadians play in international development; learn more about life in developing countries and find out how they can become global citizens, actively involved in international development.
History - International Development Week was initiated in1990 by the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA). CIDA was established in 1968 to administer the bulk of Canada's official development assistance (ODA) program. CIDA works in concert with its development partners, fragile states and countries in crisis, countries of focus, and the Canadian population and institutions. IDW explored several dimensions of development with participation from high commissions and consulates, non-government organizations, York research centres, the colleges, Faculties and student groups. The first event of IDW was held in 1998.
Events - Many Canadian universities participate in International Development Week in the spirit of engaging their communities in a national movement that encourages global citizenship and an active role in international development. It organises seminars, conferences etc. to promote the day.
Holiday Status - It is not a public holiday.
