International Development Grant
Sustainable Biosecurity in Jordan: Support for the National Committee for Biosecurity and Biosafety
Project Number: CA-3-P008965001
Status: Closed
Country/Region:
Maximum Contribution: $326,622.00
Start Date: December 08, 2019
End Date: March 31, 2021
Duration: 1.3 years
Project Description
This project aims to strengthen sustainable biosafety and biosecurity in Jordan through support for the National Committee for Biosecurity and Biosafety’s Task Force for Planning and Assessment. Project activities include: (1) developing stakeholder engagement and management strategy; (2) completing a gap analysis of biosafety and biosecurity oversight mechanism and identification of forward-looking security priorities; and (3) completing pilot exercises to assess national biosafety and biosecurity frameworks.
Expected Results
The expected outcomes of this project include: (1) enhanced communication collaboration and coordination between national stakeholders for preparedness and response to biological threats; and (2) strengthened oversight of biological threats in Jordan by relevant national stakeholders.
Progress & Results Achieved
Results achieved as of May 2021 include: (1) a list of priorities endorsed by the Committee; and (2) two pilot projects conducted in accordance with the needs identified (e.g. incident reporting policy and protocol assessment; and development of biosafety and biosecurity awareness training programs).
Key Information
Executing Agency:
Middle East Scientific Institute for Security
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