International Development Grant

Enhancing the Capacity of Mexico to Detect Illicitly Trafficked Nuclear and Radiological Material

Project Number: CA-3-P002347003

Status: Closed

Country/Region:

Mexico 100.00%

Maximum Contribution: $60,000.00

Start Date: October 29, 2016

End Date: March 31, 2019

Duration: 2.4 years

Project Description

This project aims to strengthen Mexico's Customs Administration Service capabilities to detect and prevent illicit cargos of nuclear or radiological materials in its southern border region by installing radiation detection equipment at three priority sites in Mexico. Project activities include the drafting implementing and monitoring of two contracts with suppliers by the Canadian Commercial Corporation.

Expected Results

The expected outcome of this project is the successful negotiation execution and conclusion of two contracts with suppliers by the Canadian Commercial Corporation.

Progress & Results Achieved

Results achieved as of the end of the project (March 2019) include the successful negotiation execution and conclusion of two contracts with suppliers by the Canadian Commercial Corporation.

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:

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
2018-04-01 to 2019-03-31 $60,000 CAD
Geographic Information
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