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:
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:
Aid Type: Project-type interventions
Collaboration: Bilateral
Finance Type: Aid grant excluding debt reorganisation
Selection Mechanism:
Foreign Affairs and Trade Gs&Cs