International Development Grant

Integrated Clearance of Explosive Remnants of War in Ninewah Region

Project Number: CA-3-D004099001

Status: Closed

Country/Region:

Iraq 100.00%

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:

Removal of land mines and explosive remnants of war 100%

Aid Type: Project-type interventions

Collaboration: Bilateral

Finance Type: Aid grant excluding debt reorganisation

Selection Mechanism:
Foreign Affairs and Trade Gs&Cs

Policy Markers
Level 1 Gender equality
Major Funding (>$1M)
Budget Breakdown
2017-04-01 to 2018-03-31 $7,000,000 CAD
Geographic Information
492";Budget Type:Original;Start Date:2018-04-01;End Date:2019-03-31;Value Date:2016-11-24;Value:"$546
Reference ID: 083