International Development Grant
Capacity building for National and Regional Foot-and-Mouth-Disease Control Strategy
Project Number: CA-3-P007185001
Status: Closed
Country/Region:
Maximum Contribution: $388,345.00
Start Date: December 07, 2018
End Date: March 31, 2022
Duration: 3.3 years
Project Description
This project aims to support the National Veterinary Research Institute (NVRI) in Nigeria by strengthening the Foot-and-Mouth-Disease Control Strategy at the country and regional levels. Project activities include: (1) visiting the NVRI to assess current laboratory capacity and capability; (2) delivering on-site training and capacity building in foot-and-mouth-disease diagnostics; and (3) producing reagents and providing advanced diagnostic services.
Expected Results
The expected outcome for this project includes the enhanced capability of technical staff at the National Veterinary Research Institute to coordinate harmonize and enhance the quality of the diagnostics pivotal to the implementation of the Foot-and-Mouth-Disease Control Strategy in the region.
Progress & Results Achieved
Results achieved as of March 2022 include: (1) integrated three diagnostic testing kits to test foot-and-mouth-disease into Nigeria’s National Veterinary Research Institute’s operations; (2) production and provision of reagents for advanced diagnostic services to diagnose foot-and-mouth-disease; (3) purchased vital laboratory equipment and consumables; and (4) delivered successfully training to eight laboratory staff.
Key Information
Executing Agency:
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
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