International Development Grant

Design for installation of radiation detection equipment in Jordan

Project Number: CA-3-P005219001

Status: Closed

Country/Region:

Jordan 100.00%

Maximum Contribution: $812,914.00

Start Date: August 23, 2017

End Date: January 10, 2018

Duration: 1.0 years

Project Description

This project aims to strengthen Jordan's capacity to detect and prevent the illicit trafficking of nuclear or radiological materials at the King Hussein International Airport in Aqaba Jordan. Project activities include: (1) conducting comprehensive engineering surveys of the sites; (2) undertaking consultation and ensuring the agreement of site stakeholders; and (3) developing detailed design plans for the placement and installation of radiation detection equipment at these two sites.

Expected Results

The expected outcome of this project is the delivery to Jordan’s Energy and Minerals Regulatory Commission of detailed design plans for the placement and installation of radiation detection equipment at the King Hussein International Airport in Aqaba.

Progress & Results Achieved

Results achieved as of the end of the project (January 2018) is access for Jordan’s Energy and Minerals Regulatory Commission to detailed design plans for the placement and installation of radiation detection equipment at the King Hussein International Airport in Aqaba.

Key Information

Executing Agency:
Canadian Commercial Corporation

Reporting Organization:
Global Affairs Canada

Program:
YFMInternaAssistPartnershp&Programing Br

Last Modified:
September 19, 2025

Development Classifications

DAC Sector:

CBRN threat reduction 100%

Aid Type: Project-type interventions

Collaboration: Bilateral

Finance Type: Aid grant excluding debt reorganisation

Selection Mechanism:
Foreign Affairs and Trade Gs&Cs

Budget Breakdown
2017-04-01 to 2018-03-31 $812,914 CAD
Geographic Information
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