International Development Grant

Supporting ASEAN Member States to Mitigate Biological Threats

Project Number: CA-3-P007668001

Status: Closed

Country/Region: Unknown

Regional Focus:

Far East Asia 100%

Maximum Contribution: $350,566.00

Start Date: May 31, 2019

End Date: March 31, 2023

Duration: 3.8 years

Project Description

This project aims to strengthen the capacity of member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to mitigate biological threats. Project activities include delivering professional services expert support and technical and scientific advice to ASEAN partners.

Expected Results

The expected outcomes for this project include: (1) strengthened regional and national response to multi-hazard health security emergencies; (2) improved biosafety biosecurity and disease surveillance capabilities; and (3) increased national capabilities of ASEAN member states to respond rapidly efficiently and effectively to deliberate biological incidents.

Progress & Results Achieved

Results achieved as of March 2023 include: (1) enhanced capacity of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations member states to respond to threats of emerging and dangerous pathogens; and (2) strengthened national and regional health-security capabilities.

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:

Disarmament of Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) 100%

Aid Type: Project-type interventions

Collaboration: Bilateral

Finance Type: Aid grant excluding debt reorganisation

Selection Mechanism:
Foreign Affairs and Trade Gs&Cs

Policy Markers
Level 1 Gender equality
Budget Breakdown
2019-04-01 to 2020-03-31 $350,566 CAD
Geographic Information
760""
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