International Development Grant
Improving counter-terrorism investigation in Association of Southeast Asian Nations
Project Number: CA-3-D001461001
Status: Closed
Country/Region:
Maximum Contribution: $2,035,000.00
Start Date: March 27, 2015
End Date: February 27, 2018
Duration: 2.9 years
Project Description
The project aims to enhance regional efforts combating terrorism among the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member states. It does so by increasing investigative resources enhancing specialized forensic capabilities and improving information sharing among law enforcement agencies of member states. Project activities include: (1) delivering a one-week session on specialized investigative skills; (2) delivering 2 three-day awareness workshops on forensic databases to facilitate best practices sharing between training experts; (3) delivering 2 two-week specialized trainings for developing investigative skills; and (4) conducting one 10-day operational event.
Expected Results
The expected outcomes of this project include: (1) increased investigative and forensic techniques capacity fostering robust case building and increasing conviction rates; (2) improved information sharing in counter-terrorism initiatives across ASEAN; and (3) increased use of The International Criminal Police Organisation’s tools and services.
Progress & Results Achieved
Results achieved at the end of the project (March 2017) include: (1) 96% of officers (304) indicated an increase in Rules of Processing Data; (2) 80% of 97 respondents in post-training evaluation indicated workshops and training facilitated the work of their current job and 62% trained other officers; and (3) held 26 workshops and the training sessions including 2 high-profile operations reaching 556 policing professionals.
Key Information
Executing Agency:
INTERPOL-International Criminal Police Organization
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