International Development Grant
Implementing the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention Implementation in Latin America
Project Number: CA-3-D002903001
Status: Closed
Country/Region: Unknown
Regional Focus:
Maximum Contribution: $91,634.00
Start Date: September 08, 2015
End Date: September 30, 2016
Duration: 1.1 years
Project Description
This project aims to promote the universal adoption and implementation of the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention. It also seeks to strengthen Latin America’s export controls and border security measures. Project activities include: (1) planning and delivery of a conference to engage parliamentarians in Latin America; (2) delivery of technical assistance for up to eight Latin American countries; and (3) development of parliamentary resolutions and bills.
Expected Results
The expected outcome of this project includes strengthened implementation of the BTWC in Latin American states.
Progress & Results Achieved
Results achieved as of July 2016 include: (1) developed new biosecurity legislation in Brazil and the Dominican Republic; (2) supported 25 Latin American Members of Parliament from 12 countries to participate in the Global Parliamentary Forum to strengthen implementation of the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention (BTWC) in Latin America; and (3) supported 25 Latin American Members of Parliament to endorse a plan of action to strengthen the implementation of the BTWC.
Key Information
Executing Agency:
Parliamentarians for Global Action
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