International Development Grant
Installation and commissioning of radiation detection equipment in Jordan
Project Number: CA-3-P005219002
Status: Closed
Country/Region:
Maximum Contribution: $4,936,672.00
Start Date: January 25, 2018
End Date: February 11, 2019
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) supplying installing and commissioning radiation detection equipment at the two sites; and (2) delivering related operational and maintenance training to personnel of Jordan’s Energy and Minerals Regulatory Commission.
Expected Results
The expected outcome of this project is the effective operation and maintenance of radiation detection and identification equipment by Jordan's Energy and Minerals Regulatory Commission personnel at the King Hussein International Airport in Aqaba Jordan.
Progress & Results Achieved
Results achieved as of the end of the project (February 2019) include: (1) increased access to radiation detection equipment by personnel of Jordan's Energy and Minerals Regulatory Commission (EMRC) at the King Hussein International Airport in Aqaba Jordan; and (2) increased knowledge and skills of EMRC personnel on 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