International Development Grant
Biosecurity engagement in Iraq
Project Number: CA-3-D004195001
Status: Closed
Country/Region:
Maximum Contribution: $886,221.00
Start Date: October 31, 2016
End Date: April 30, 2018
Duration: 1.5 years
Project Description
This project aimed to enhance the capacity of the Government of Iraq to better prevent detect and respond to biological threats arising from deliberate acts of terror. Project activities included: (1) delivering targeted training on biological laboratory equipment maintenance; (2) delivering a train-the-trainer program on biorisk management to scientists working in the life sciences; and (3) providing virtual mentorship sessions to young emerging scientists working in biorisk management.
Expected Results
The expected outcomes of this project included: (1) increased capacity of Iraqi scientists to operate diagnose and service faulty laboratory equipment; (2) increased capacity of Iraqi university life scientists to apply sound biorisk management practices; and (3) improved biorisk prevention detection and response capabilities of Iraqi scientists.
Progress & Results Achieved
Results achieved as of February 2018 include: (1) 75% of trainees (6 of 8) effectively diagnose common laboratory issues post-training; (2) 100% of trainees implemented training on biorisk management into their standard operating procedures; (3) successfully planned and delivered 5 training sessions on biorisk management; (4) developed a comprehensive curriculum on biorisk management; and (5) successfully delivered biorisk management train-the-trainer workshops.
Key Information
Executing Agency:
U.S. Civilian Researchand Development Foundation
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