International Development Grant
Procurement of rain gear and defensive stores to Jordanian armed forces
Project Number: CA-3-D004257001
Status: Terminating
Country/Region:
Maximum Contribution: $4,977,094.00
Start Date: December 17, 2016
End Date: December 31, 2017
Duration: 1.0 years
Project Description
This project aims to strengthen the Jordanian armed forces (JAF) boarder security capacity along the Jordan-Syria frontier. It does so by providing high-quality rain gear and defensive stores to the JAF and the Border guard command. Project activities include: (1) providing wet-weather clothing system to improve the JAF Quick reaction force (QRF) quality of life; (2) instructing the JAF QRF on internal policies and procedures to ensure effective use longevity and sustainability of the wet-weather clothing system; (3) providing defensive stores to the JAF and their Border guard forces; and (4) providing counter-improvised explosive device and explosive ordnance disposal training to JAF personnel.
Expected Results
The expected outcome of this project includes improved operational effectiveness of JAF QRF and their Border guard forces along the Jordan-Syria border across the full spectrum of operations.
Progress & Results Achieved
Results achieved as of February 2020 include: (1) increased access to wet-weather gear by Jordanian armed forces and Quick reaction force personnel in Jordan; and (2) increased access to defensive stores by the Border guard forces.
Key Information
Executing Agency:
UNOPS - United Nations Office for Project Services
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