About PWYP

Publish What You Pay is a global civil society coalition that helps citizens of resource-rich developing countries hold their governments accountable for the management of revenues from the oil, gas and mining industries. Natural resource revenues are an important source of income for governments of over 50 developing countries. When properly managed these revenues should serve as a basis for poverty reduction, economic growth and development rather than exacerbating corruption, conflict and social divisiveness.

The Canadian Foundation for the Americas is an independent policy institute, based in Ottawa, that fosters informed analysis and debate on social, political and economic issues facing the Americas. We support a greater understanding of these issues in Canada and throughout the region.

FOCAL was founded in 1990 and has a full time staff of approximately 15 people. The Board of Directors provides strategic guidance to the organization and its activities.

Program Areas

• Poverty and Inequality
• Private Sector, Trade and Economic Development
• Inter-American Affairs
• Governance and Democracy
• Research Forum on Cuba
• Internship Program

Financial Support
FOCAL receives funding from a number of sources, including: the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA), Foreign Affairs Canada (FAC), other Canadian government departments, the International Development Research Centre (IDRC), the Ford Foundation, and the Organization of American States (OAS).

... a new, on-line information resource created to profile and promote the skills, expertise and experience Canadian organizations engaged in HIV and AIDS programming can bring to the international struggle against HIV and AIDS.