International Development Grant

Installation and commissioning of radiation detection equipment in Jordan

Project Number: CA-3-P005219002

Status: Closed

Country/Region:

Jordan 100.00%

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:
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 $4,936,672 CAD
Geographic Information
699
Reference ID: 024