International Development Grant

Strengthening Security at a Nuclear Research and Training Reactor in Jordan

Project Number: CA-3-P005221001

Status: Closed

Country/Region:

Jordan 100.00%

Maximum Contribution: $3,190,507.00

Start Date: August 02, 2017

End Date: August 31, 2021

Duration: 4.1 years

Project Description

This project aims to strengthen the capabilities and effectiveness of personnel of Jordan's Gendarmerie in providing security at Jordan's Research and Training Reactor. Project activities include: (1) providing training to Gendarmerie personnel; (2) providing radiation detection identification equipment and personal protective equipment; and (3) providing tools equipment and logistical support to indigenize the Gendarmerie's ability to sustain its own training program

Expected Results

The expected outcome for this project is the deployment of a more effective better-trained guard force at Jordan's Research and Training Reactor.

Progress & Results Achieved

Results achieved as of the end of the project (August 2021) include: (1) delivered seven training events and one field exercise; (2) provided emergency response equipment (for example personal protective equipment radioactive material handling equipment radiation detection equipment); and (3) constructed a scale model “Battle Board" to serve as a training and planning aid for Gendarmerie personnel.

Key Information

Executing Agency:
US Dept of Defense

Reporting Organization:
Global Affairs Canada

Program:
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Last Modified:
September 19, 2025

Development Classifications

DAC Sector:

CBRN threat reduction 100%

Aid Type: Project-type interventions

Collaboration: Bilateral

Finance Type: Aid grant excluding debt reorganisation

Selection Mechanism:
Foreign Affairs and Trade Gs&Cs

Budget Breakdown
2017-04-01 to 2018-03-31 $3,190,507 CAD
Geographic Information
190
Reference ID: 507