International Development Grant

Installation and commissioning of radiation detection equipment in Jordan

Project Number: CA-3-D003142001

Status: Closed

Country/Region:

Jordan 100.00%

Maximum Contribution: $6,300,000.00

Start Date: December 14, 2015

End Date: October 18, 2016

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 Al-Mudawwara and Wadi Araba border crossings in 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 Al-Mudawwara and Wadi Araba border crossings in Jordan.

Progress & Results Achieved

Results achieved as of the end of the project (October 2016) include: (1) increased access to radiation detection equipment by personnel of Jordan's Energy and Minerals Regulatory Commission (EMRC) at the Al-Mudawwara and Wadi Araba border crossings in 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:

Sectors not specified 100%
CBRN threat reduction 0%

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 $6,300,000 CAD
Geographic Information
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Reference ID: 2016200089