Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Addressing the Human Elements of Sustainable Biosecurity & Biosafety Capacity in Africa
Agreement Number:
7440454 P011508001
Agreement Value:
$671,358.00
Agreement Date:
May 26, 2022 - Mar 31, 2024
Description:
This project ill implement a series of activities address gaps in the human elements of sustainable biosafety and biosecurity across Africa and supports the Global Partnership’s Signature Initiative to Mitigate Biological Threats in Africa. The activities include 1) Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in Biosafety & Biosecurity across Africa; 2) Cultivating the Biosafety & Biosecurity Profession in Africa ; 3) development a Risk Assessment & Risk-Based Decision-Making Tool for laboratory biosafety; and 4) Strengthening Multi-Sectoral Collaboration in and for Africa.
Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Expected Results:
Increased capacity of the African workforce to reduce risks from infectious diseases and biological threats
Location:
Ottawa, Ontario, CA K1P 5V5
Reference Number:
064-2022-2023-Q1-00053
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Legal Name:
International Federationof Biosafety Associations (IFBA)
Federal Riding Name:
Ottawa Centre
Federal Riding Number:
35075
Program:
Weapon Threat Reduction Program
Program Purpose:
The purpose of the Weapon Threat Reduction Program is to reduce the threat posed by the proliferation and use of weapons of mass
destruction and select conventional weapons