International Development Grant
Enhancing the Capacity of Mexico to Detect Illicitly Trafficked Nuclear and Radiological Material
Project Number: CA-3-P002347004
Status: Closed
Country/Region:
Maximum Contribution: $1,800,895.00
Start Date: March 19, 2019
End Date: December 16, 2019
Duration: 1.0 years
Project Description
This project aims to strengthen Mexico's Customs Administration Service (AGA) capabilities to detect and interdict illicit cargos of nuclear or radiological materials in its southern border region. Project activities include: (1) providing handheld radiation detection and identification equipment; and (2) providing training to AGA personnel on the operation and maintenance of the equipment.
Expected Results
The expected outcome for this project is the improved capacity of Mexico's Customs Administration Service personnel to detect and prevent illicit cargos of nuclear or radiological materials travelling through Mexico’s southern border region.
Progress & Results Achieved
Results achieved as of the end of the project (December 2019) include: (1) access to 14 handheld radiation detection and identification devices for personnel of Mexico’s Customs Administration Service (AGA); and (2) improved knowledge and skills of 26 personnel of AGA 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