International Development Grant

Strengthening the United Nations Secretary General's Mechanism through a Quality Management System

Project Number: CA-3-P009564001

Status: Closed

Country/Region: Unknown

Regional Focus:

Africa 20%
America 20%
Asia 20%
Oceania 20%
Europe 20%

Maximum Contribution: $784,150.00

Start Date: September 24, 2020

End Date: October 31, 2021

Duration: 1.1 years

Project Description

This project supports the development of tools to operationalize the United Nations Secretary General’s Mechanism for the Investigation of Alleged Use of Chemical and Biological Weapons (UNSGM). This project develops distinct and specialized components to enable the UNSGM to deploy a qualified team of experts to investigate attribute and report on the suspected use of biological weapons. Project activities include developing a “quality management structure ” consisting of policy manuals and detailed field guides.

Expected Results

The expected outcome of this project is the strengthened capacity of the United Nations to investigate the alleged use of biological weapons.

Progress & Results Achieved

Results achieved as of December 2021 include the development of “Quality Management Structure” documentation which consists of a total of 24 documents addressing seven key areas: (1) General Quality Management Structure; (2) Mission Planning and Support; (3) Command Control Communications; (4) Health Safety Security; (5) Confidentiality and Information Management; and (6) Investigation-related Activities and sampling.

Key Information

Executing Agency:
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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
2020-04-01 to 2021-03-31 $784,150 CAD
Geographic Information
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