International Development Grant

Procurement of rain gear and defensive stores to Jordanian armed forces

Project Number: CA-3-D004257001

Status: Terminating

Country/Region:

Jordan 100.00%

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:

Countering Violent Extremism (CVE) and Foreign Terrorist Fighters (FTF) 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
Period 1: 2017-04-01 to 2018-03-31 $4,977,094 CAD (total project value)
Period 2: 2016-04-01 to 2017-03-31 $4,977,094 CAD (total project value)
Geographic Information
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Reference ID: 667