Canada’s International Development Week (IDW) celebrates the country’s achievements in creating positive change around the world. Throughout the first week of February every year, IDW informs, inspires and involves Canadians in international development. The 2024 edition highlights the role of youth, and continues to call on Canadians to #GoForTheGoals in support of the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

IDW 2024 is also focusing on Canadian contributions in the areas of partnerships, gender equality, education, health and climate action. At Alinea, we are highlighting Canadian-funded projects and programs delivering lasting change in each of these areas around the world.

February 2024 marks two years since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, as well. The profiles below include a special section on three of the projects Alinea delivers in the country, which continue to adapt to the evolving conflict.

Click on each PDF for a snapshot of Canada’s impact through international development, implemented by Alinea’s global team.

La Semaine du développement international (SDI) du Canada célèbre les réalisations du pays en matière de changement positif dans le monde. Tout au long de la première semaine de février de chaque année, la SDI informe, inspire et implique les Canadiens dans le développement international. L’édition 2024 met en lumière le rôle de la jeunesse et continue d’appeler les Canadiens à #VisezLesObjectifs pour soutenir les Objectifs de développement durable de l’ONU.

La SDI 2024 met également l’accent sur les contributions canadiennes dans les domaines des partenariats, de l’égalité des sexes, de l’éducation, de la santé et de l’action climatique. Chez Alinea, nous mettons en lumière des projets et des programmes financés par le Canada qui apportent des changements durables dans chacun de ces domaines à travers le monde.

Février 2024 marque également le deuxième anniversaire de l’invasion totale de l’Ukraine par la Russie. Les profils ci-dessous comprennent une section spéciale sur trois des projets réalisés par Alinea dans le pays, qui continuent de s’adapter à l’évolution du conflit.

Cliquez sur chaque PDF pour obtenir un aperçu de l’impact du Canada par le biais du développement international, mis en œuvre par l’équipe mondiale d’Alinea.

Partnerships | Partenariats

Technical Assistance Partnership – Expert Deployment Mechanism
Partenariat d’assistance technique – Mécanisme de déploiement d’experts

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Gender Equality | Égalité entre les hommes et les femmes

Opportunities for Women in Agribusiness Project
Projet Opportunités pour les femmes dans l’agro-industrie

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Women Leading Change
Femmes à l’avant-garde du changement

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Education | L’éducation

Girls Education in Mali
Éducation des filles au Mali

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Health | Santé

Strengthening Access, Inclusion and Leadership for SRHR in Jamaica
Renforcer l’accès, l’inclusion et le leadership en matière de santé et de droits sexuels et génésiques en Jamaïque

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Gender Responsive One Health
Santé unique sensible au genre

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Climate Action | Action Climatique

Climate Action Africa
Action Climatique en Afrique

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Lake Chad Basin Conservation Project
Le projet de conservation du bassin du lac Tchad

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Ukraine

Support to Ukraine’s Reforms for Governance
Soutien aux réformes de l’Ukraine en matière de gouvernance

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Promoting Reform Objectives Through Technical Expertise and Capacity Transfer Program
Programme de promotion des objectifs de la réforme par l’expertise technique et le transfert de capacités

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Police Stabilization Project
Projet de stabilisation de la police

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alinea’s whistleblower policy

1.1 Purpose

The following Whistleblower Policy has been established to provide guidance to Alinea International employees and sub-contractors on how to deal with known or suspected improper conduct within the organization. The objectives of this Policy are to:

Create awareness of the Policy and available whistleblower protections
Act as a reference guide to potential whistleblowers wishing to make a disclosure
Define the structure of the whistleblower system, including reporting and investigation procedures, whistleblower protections, and confidentiality, among others
Improve the communication and transparency in the processes associated with whistleblowing and assure protection against derogatory consequences, namely reprisals and detrimental action
Complement the current communication channels between employees, sub-contractors and immediate managers, and hierarchical channels flowing to the President and Senior Management team
Provide guidance to all parties involved in either whistleblowing or whistleblower protection.

1.2 Scope

Alinea requires all employees and sub-contractors to observe high standards of business and personal ethics in the conduct of their duties and responsibilities. All employees and sub-contractors of Alinea are required to comply with applicable laws and regulations of Canada and the countries where we operate. Any allegations of known or suspected improper conduct or mismanagement of organizational resources will be dealt with in accordance with this Policy, and reasonable steps will be taken to protect those who come forward with allegations. Alinea’s Whistleblower Policy covers both internal and external whistleblowing, and establishes the controls and procedures for dealing with allegations of malpractice, fraud and violations of our code of ethics and/or laws or regulations that govern our operations. This Policy is intended to encourage employees and sub-contractors to report known or suspected improper conduct or mismanagement of organizational resources and to enable Alinea’s Senior Management team to address and correct inappropriate action. It is the responsibility of all Board of Directors’ members, the Senior Management team, employees and sub-contractors to report concerns about known or suspected malpractice, fraud and violations of our code of ethics and/or laws or regulations that govern our operations. This Policy is applicable to all employees and sub-contractors of Alinea International.

1.3 Reporting Procedures

Alinea recognizes the value of transparency and accountability in its administrative and management practices and supports the making of disclosures that reveal improper conduct or mismanagement of organizational resources. Our internal controls and operating procedures are intended to detect and prevent malpractice, fraud and violations of our code of ethics and/or laws or regulations that govern our operations. As detailed in Alinea’s Employee Policy and Onboarding manuals, employees and sub-contractors are encouraged to share complaints and/or concerns regarding ethical or legal violations with their immediate managers. If the employee or sub-contractor is not comfortable speaking with their immediate manager or is not satisfied with the response, they are encouraged to speak with the Gatineau or Calgary Office Managers, the Vice Presidents or, as required, the Chief Financial Officer. All members of the Senior Management team are required to report complaints and/or concerns about suspected ethical or legal violations in writing to Alinea’s Ethics Committee who has the responsibility to investigate all reported complaints and/or concerns. In the event that the complaint and/or concern is about the President, it should be raised by the employee or sub-contractor to their immediate manager or the Ethics Committee who will determine how the investigation will proceed. All reports will be promptly investigated and appropriate corrective measures will be taken if warranted by the investigation. Alinea’s Ethics Committee is responsible for acknowledging receipt of the suspected violation and notifying the whistleblower of the outcome of the investigation. Anyone filing a written complaint concerning suspected improper conduct or mismanagement of organizational resources must be acting in good faith and have reasonable grounds for believing the information disclosed indicates a violation. Personal grievances or complaints related to employment are not covered under Alinea’s Whistleblowing Policy. For cases such as this, employees and sub-contractors are advised to first refer to Alineas Employee Policy and Onboarding manuals when considering a disclosure under the Whistleblowing Policy. Any allegations that prove not to be substantiated and which prove to have been made maliciously or knowingly to be false will be viewed as a serious disciplinary offense.

1.4 Confidentiality

Maintaining confidentiality is crucial to ensure reprisals are not made against the whistleblower. Alinea is committed to safeguarding the identity of the whistleblower and to protecting the whistleblower against detrimental action taken in reprisal for allegations of suspected improper conduct or mismanagement of organizational resources. The Ethics Committee is responsible for ensuring whistleblowers are protected from direct and indirect detrimental action, and that the culture of the workplace is supportive of suspected allegations being made. Any employee who retaliates against someone who has reported a violation in good faith is subject to discipline up to and including termination of employment.

1.5 Review

Alinea is committed to implementing ‘best practice’ policies and procedures for dealing with allegations of suspected improper conduct or mismanagement of organizational resources (as defined by this Policy) and the management and protection of whistleblowers making allegation(s). This Policy will be reviewed periodically to ensure it meets the objectives of relevant legislation and remains effective for Alinea, and may be changed at the discretion of the Board of Directors at any time. For allegations of fraud, securities law, or human rights concerns, or when you are not satisfied or uncomfortable with following the Company’s open door policy, individuals should contact the Company’s Ethics Committee directly.

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International Development Week: Canada’s global impact

Partnerships | Partenariats

Gender Equality | Égalité entre les hommes et les femmes

Education | L’éducation

Health | Santé

Climate Action | Action Climatique

Ukraine

Archives

alinea’s whistleblower policy

1.1 Purpose

1.2 Scope

1.3 Reporting Procedures

1.4 Confidentiality

1.5 Review