International Development Grant

MESIS Training Centre ISO Certification

Project Number: CA-3-P005718001

Status: Closed

Country/Region:

Jordan 100.00%

Maximum Contribution: $500,000.00

Start Date: April 20, 2018

End Date: May 31, 2021

Duration: 3.1 years

Project Description

This project aims to assist Jordan's Middle East Scientific Institute for Security (MESIS) attain ISO 29993 certification ("Learning Services Outside Formal Education") for its security-focused training programs including its Regional Radiation Detection Training Center.

Expected Results

The expected result of this project is to ensure that MESIS training programs particularly those delivered on the prevention detection and interdiction of attempts to traffic nuclear or radiological materials meet internationally-recognized standards for quality sequencing and outputs of learning activities.

Progress & Results Achieved

Results achieved at the end of this project (June 2021) include: the attainment by MESIS of ISO 29993 certification for its training programs.

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 $500,000 CAD
Geographic Information
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