Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Support to UN Verification and Inspection Mechanism in Yemen
Agreement Number:
7419712 P008489001
Agreement Value:
$3,000,000.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 30, 2020 - Mar 31, 2020
Description:
This project supports the UN Verification and Inspection Mechanism for Yemen (UNVIM) facilitate the clearance of vessels carrying essential goods, including humanitarian cargo, destined for Red Sea ports outside of the Government of Yemen control. UNVIM works to review requests from commercial vessels, inspects vessels approaching these ports in Djibouti port or conducts inspections in international waters. Project activities include: (1) ensuring that all shipping companies apply for UNVIM clearance, which conducts verifications, inspections and desk reviews; and (2) ensuring that once a vessel has completed discharge operations in the ports of Hodeidah, Saleef and Ras Isa, the vessel is inspected again, and its hull is scanned before departing the port
Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Expected Results:
The expected outcomes for this project include: (1) regular commercial and humanitarian cargo flows into the country are restored; (2) the Yemeni population gained access to essential goods including humanitarian assistance; and (3) facilitated the implementation of the Hodeida Agreement.
Location:
New York, US
Reference Number:
064-2019-2020-Q4-00273
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Legal Name:
UNOPS - United Nations Office for Project Services
Program:
International Development Assistance Program
Program Purpose:
The main purpose on the International Development Assistance Program is to reduce poverty for those living in countries where Global Affairs Canada engages in international development.