International Development Grant
Integrated Clearance of Explosive Remnants of War in Ninewah Region
Project Number: CA-3-D004099001
Status: Closed
Country/Region:
Maximum Contribution: $7,000,000.00
Start Date: November 24, 2016
End Date: November 30, 2018
Duration: 2.0 years
Project Description
This project aims to remove dangerous explosive items from communities in Ninewah Iraq to enhance the security of civilians affected by Daesh. The goal is to support the protection of internally displaced persons returning populations and stabilization actors. This is accomplished through the deployment of clearance teams as well as dog teams to detect explosive remnants of war in affected areas.
Expected Results
The expected outcomes for this project include: (1) increased access to habitable and economically productive zones for displaced persons and stabilization actors in areas of Ninewah liberated from Daesh; and (2) decreased risk posed by improvised landmines booby traps and other explosive hazards to displaced persons including women and children in Ninewah.
Progress & Results Achieved
Results achieved as of March 2022 include: (1) the clearance of 2 616 746 square meters of land previously contaminated by explosive hazards; and (2) the discovery and removal of 414 improvised landmines and booby traps and 493 unexploded ordnance items. These outputs have increased safe access to habitable and economically productive zones for displaced persons and stabilization actors in the targeted areas.
Key Information
Executing Agency:
Mines Advisory Group
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