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Title:
Strengthening Zambia’s Police Service for United Nations Peace Operations
Agreement Number:
7410184 P007714001
Agreement Value:
$63,841.00
Agreement Date:
Aug 15, 2019 - Dec 31, 2019
Description:
This project aims to support Zambia’s efforts in establishing a Formed Police Unit (FPU) to further strengthen the country’s contributions to United Nations (UN) Peace Operations, and increase the security of communities that are served by them. The majority of police officers serving in UN Peace Operations are deployed as part of an FPU, trained and equipped to act as a cohesive unit capable of accomplishing policing tasks that individual police officers cannot address. In order to successfully establish a deployable FPU in Zambia, there is a need to increase knowledge and awareness among decision-makers in Zambian government institutions on the necessary requirements, as well as explore strategies to strengthen the number of women police officers successfully integrated. The project includes the execution of a high-level meeting with key national stakeholders in Zambia and various subject matter experts to share information and develop effective strategies for the establishment of an FPU in Zambia.
Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Expected Results:

The expected outcomes for this project include: (1) improved knowledge of decision-makers in Zambian government institutions for the development of an FPU in Zambia, deployable to UN peace operations; and (2) improved knowledge on how to effectively integrate women into deployable FPUs.

Location:
New York, US
Reference Number:
064-2020-2021-Q3-00345
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Additional Information:

Belated reporting that should have been included in the 2019-2020 2nd Quarter report.

Recipient's Legal Name:
UNDP - United Nations Development Programme
Program:
Peace and Stabilization Operations
Program Purpose:

The Peace and Stabilization Operations Program (PSOPs) is an integral component of the Government of Canada’s toolbox to prevent and respond to conflicts and crises abroad. It supports rapid, effective, whole-of-government coordinated responses to a wide range of challenges and serves as a valuable instrument for supporting stability in conflict-affected regions. PSOPs provides visible and concrete assistance in response to conflicts and crises abroad through targeted programming, the deployment of Canadian police officers (in partnership with Public Safety Canada and the RCMP) and civilian personnel, and direct support to the UN and multilateral peace operations, conflict prevention, mediation, and peacebuilding efforts.