International Development Grant
Building Capacity to Prevent Illicit Trafficking of Nuclear or Radiological Materials
Project Number: CA-3-D004127001
Status: Closed
Country/Region:
Maximum Contribution: $4,000,000.00
Start Date: October 29, 2016
End Date: March 31, 2019
Duration: 2.4 years
Project Description
This project aims to strengthen the Colombian National Police’s (CNP) capability to detect and respond to attempts to traffick illicit cargos of nuclear or radiological materials through Colombia’s major seaports and airports. Project activities include: (1) providing handheld and vehicle-mounted radiation detection and identification equipment personal protective equipment and response vehicles; and (2) providing training to CNP personnel on the operation and maintenance of the equipment.
Expected Results
The expected outcome for this project is the improved capacity of the Colombian National Police to detect and respond to attempts to traffick illicit cargos of nuclear or radiological materials travelling through Colombia’s major seaports and airports.
Progress & Results Achieved
Results achieved as of the end of the project (September 2022) include: (1) access to two van-mounted radiation detection systems seven response vehicles 30 handheld radiation detection and identification devices and 536 pieces of personal protective equipment for personnel of the Colombian National Police (CNP); and (2) improved knowledge and skills of 47 personnel of the CNP for the operation and maintenance of the equipment.
Key Information
Executing Agency:
Canadian Commercial Corporation
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