International Development Grant

Strengthening Biosecurity in Africa the Biological Weapons Convention and the Global Partnership

Project Number: CA-3-P010069001

Status: Closed

Country/Region: Unknown

Regional Focus:

Africa 30%
America 17.5%
Asia 17.5%
Oceania 17.5%
Europe 17.5%

Maximum Contribution: $46,528.00

Start Date: January 21, 2021

End Date: May 31, 2021

Duration: 1.0 years

Project Description

This project aims to advance Canadian biosecurity priorities within the G7-led Global Partnership Against the Spread of Weapons and Materials of Mass Destruction (‘Global Partnership’). Project activities include: (1) organizing and delivering individual conferences; (2) developing the Global Partnership’s Signature Initiative to Mitigate Biological Threats in Africa; (3) enhancing coordination to strengthen the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention; and (4) identifying opportunities for the continued evolution of the Global Partnership.

Expected Results

The expected outcome of this project is increased effectiveness of international efforts to mitigate biological threats globally.

Progress & Results Achieved

Results achieved as of March 2021 include: (1) developed a proposal for a cross-regional collaborative to strengthen the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention; (2) created an outreach strategy to strengthen Global Partnership coordination and communications; and (3) created terms of reference for the Signature Initiative to Mitigate Biological Threats in Africa.

Key Information

Executing Agency:
Wilton Park Executive Agency

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 $46,528 CAD
Geographic Information
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Project Number: CA-3-P010069001