International Development Grant
Enhancing the Capacity of Mexico to Detect Illicitly Trafficked Nuclear and Radiological Material
Project Number: CA-3-P002347005
Status: Closed
Country/Region:
Maximum Contribution: $888,427.00
Start Date: March 27, 2019
End Date: January 21, 2020
Duration: 1.0 years
Project Description
This project aims to strengthen Mexico's Customs Administration Service capacities to detect and prevent illicit cargos of nuclear or radiological materials in its southern border region. Project activities include providing handheld radiation detection and identification 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 (January 2020) include: access to 44 handheld radiation detection and identification devices for Mexico’s Customs Administration Service personnel.
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