Futures Initiative Reflection Report 2023

Futures Initiative Reflection Report 2023

One year has passed since Cooperation Canada embarked on its first ever strategic foresight project, the Futures Initiative. Since then, significant strides have been made, and in this report, we reflect on our journey, showcasing our advancements to date, insights gleaned from employing strategic foresight, and the methodologies instrumental in studying the global landscape, and identifying emerging trends, signals, and drivers of change within the international cooperation sector. The report underscores the indispensable role of foresight in navigating the complexities of the international development sector. It is our aspiration that this reflection report not only offers valuable insights but also serves as a guiding resource for organizations embarking on their own foresight endeavours. 

Launch of the Global Landscape Analysis of the International Cooperation Sector

Launch of the Global Landscape Analysis of the International Cooperation Sector

Cooperation Canada is proud to announce the launch of our Global Landscape Analysis of the International Cooperation sector, a report of the Global Cooperation Futures Initiative funded by the International Development Research Centre (IDRC). 

 Drawing from a year of extensive research and insights from experts, our report provides a panoramic view of the challenges, trends, and emerging issues impacting international cooperation. As we stand on the cusp of unprecedented change, this analysis offers invaluable insights into the pressing issues facing the international community. From geopolitical shifts to economic warfare, climate change, and the digital divide, this report highlights the interconnectedness across and between issue areas and their implications for international cooperation actors.  

Launch of the Global Humanitarian Context: A Landscape Analysis

Launch of the Global Humanitarian Context: A Landscape Analysis

The Humanitarian Response Network of Canada (HRN), Nexus Cooperation and Cooperation Canada are proud to launch The Global Humanitarian Context, a new report providing a landscape analysis to better understand the dynamic humanitarian context shaping the operations of Canadian organizations. 

As humanitarian needs around the world have been increasing significantly over the past years, this landscape analysis seeks to offer vital insights into the challenges and opportunities facing Canadian humanitarian organizations, highlighting the importance of adaptation, innovation, sustainable financing, and a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and justice in responding to evolving global crises and making a meaningful impact on those in need. To facilitate Canadian humanitarian organizations’ initiatives and strategic programming, this analysis concludes by presenting a comprehensive roster of humanitarian networks they can actively engage with and learn from. 

New Report: 2023 Canadian Aid Trends

New Report: 2023 Canadian Aid Trends

Cooperation Canada and AidWatch Canada are proud to collaborate on an important report looking into Canadian international assistance. The information unearthed in this report is crucial for anyone following Canada’s contributions to international assistance and a fairer, safer, and more sustainable world. Accompanying the full length report is a document highlighting 20 key trends as well as a Q&A piece with the author, Brian Tomlinson.

Cooperation Canada’s 2022-23 Annual Report

Cooperation Canada’s 2022-23 Annual Report

Cooperation Canada’s 2022-23 Annual Report is now available!

This year’s annual report presents the incredible work we’ve done in collaboration with our members on policy, advocacy and capacity building. We’re also delighted to revisit some of our flagship activities for 2022-23, including our International Cooperation Futures Festival. The report also highlights the work of programs hosted by Cooperation Canada – the Anti-Racist Cooperation (ARC) Hub, the Canadian Center of Expertise on PSAE (Digna), and the Humanitarian Response Network (HRN).

Thanks to our members and supporters for their solidarity, collaboration and ongoing support!

The Future of Canada’s Engagement with Africa

The Future of Canada’s Engagement with Africa

In recent months, Cooperation Canada and its members have actively engaged in conversations with Global Affairs Canada and other political actors about relationships between Canada and Africa, seeking to contribute to the redefinition of the rules of our engagement with and on the African continent. 

Learn more about Cooperation Canada and its members’ views in these recommendations from the Canadian civil society.