International Development Grant
Enhancing the Capacity to Detect Illicitly Trafficked Nuclear and Radiological Material in Colombia
Project Number: CA-3-P002305004
Status: Closed
Country/Region:
Maximum Contribution: $140,000.00
Start Date: December 13, 2018
End Date: September 30, 2022
Duration: 3.8 years
Project Description
This project aims to strengthen the Colombian National Police’s capability to detect and respond to attempts to traffic illicit cargos of nuclear or radiological materials through Colombia’s major seaports and airports. Project activities include training Colombian National Police personnel on the operation and maintenance of the equipment.
Expected Results
The expected outcome of 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 (December 2022) include improved knowledge and skills of 34 personnel of the Colombian National Police for the operation and maintenance of the equipment.
Key Information
Executing Agency:
United States Departmentof Energy
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