International Development Grant
Strengthening Radioactive Source Security in Mexico
Project Number: CA-3-P006744001
Status: Operational
Country/Region:
Maximum Contribution: $1,905,000.00
Start Date: December 07, 2018
End Date: December 31, 2025
Duration: 7.1 years
Project Description
This project aims to strengthen radiological source security in Mexico through the consolidation removal and recycling of approximately 41 Canadian-origin disused radiological sources.
Expected Results
The expected outcome for this project is strengthened Mexico's national capacity to safely and securely manage disused sealed radioactive sources at the end of their lives thereby strengthening both regional and international security by securing radiological materials and preventing them from being acquired for use in acts of terrorism.
Progress & Results Achieved
Results achieved as of November 2020 include: (1) container and transport options were identified with estimates; and (2) technical specifications are now being gathered.
Key Information
Executing Agency:
United States Departmentof Energy
Reporting Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Program:
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Last Modified:
September 19, 2025
Development Classifications
DAC Sector:
Aid Type: Project-type interventions
Collaboration: Bilateral
Finance Type: Aid grant excluding debt reorganisation
Selection Mechanism:
Foreign Affairs and Trade Gs&Cs