International Development Grant
Enhancing the Capacity of Mexico to Detect Illicitly Trafficked Nuclear and Radiological Material
Project Number: CA-3-P002347006
Status: Closed
Country/Region:
Maximum Contribution: $2,068,103.00
Start Date: October 07, 2019
End Date: June 29, 2021
Duration: 1.7 years
Project Description
This project aims to strengthen Mexico's Customs Administration Service (AGA) capabilities to detect and prevent illicit cargos of nuclear or radiological materials travelling through Mexico’s southern border region. Project activities include: (1) providing van-mounted mobile radiation detection 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 (June 2021) include: (1) access to four van-mounted mobile radiation detection systems for Mexico’s Customs Administration Service (AGA) personnel; and (2) improved knowledge and skills of 16 AGA personnel 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