OTTAWA – Canada is contributing $7.1 million to support the democratic process in Ukraine.The International Foundation for Electoral Systems gets $3 million to strengthen reform on transparency and anti-corruption in the Ukrainian political process.Another $2.9 million goes to the National Democratic Institute to help Ukrainians practise transparent election financing and promote women’s political empowerment.The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe will be given $1.2 million to support the administration and co-ordination of elections.Foreign Affairs Minister Rob Nicholson says the money will support Ukraine’s efforts to build a more peaceful, democratic and prosperous future.Since January 2014, Canada has contributed …read more
Source: National Newswatch
