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Title:
West Africa Counter Terrorism Capacity Building
Agreement Number:
7456988 P012363001
Agreement Value:
$1,025,216.00
Agreement Date:
Feb 19, 2024 - Mar 31, 2025
Description:
This project with UNOCT, in collaboration with RCMP, aims to enhance the technical skills of law enforcement officials of the beneficiaries Member States in conducting effective counter-terrorism investigations and addressing violent extremism. The next 2 cycles of the Specialized Training on Counter Terrorism Investigations (STOCTI) will support an intelligence-led approach and robust investigative program for participating African law enforcement agencies and national academic institutions. The intend of this training is to enable UN African countries not only to fight to the growing terrorist threats within their respective countries, but also create a cohesive standardized response by advancing regional cooperation. This specialized training curriculum will be held in UNOCT Rabat Centre with the participation of up to 36 participants from at least 7 African Countries each cycle.
Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Expected Results:

Improved efficiency of criminal investigations pertaining to counterterrorism, with a focus on gender sensitive and human rights compliant methods. (2) Increased number of prosecutions resulting from criminal investigations pertaining to counterterrorism.

Location:
New York, US
Reference Number:
064-2024-2025-Q2-00136
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 2023-2024 4th Quarter report.

Recipient's Operating Name:
United NationsOffice of Counter-Terrorism
Recipient's Legal Name:
United Nations
Federal Riding Number:
NA
Program:
Counter-Terrorism Capacity Building Program
Program Purpose:

The Counter-Terrorism Capacity Building Program provides assistance to foreign states to enable them to prevent and respond to terrorist activity. It supports global efforts to fight terrorism and address terrorist threats to Canadians and Canadian interests throughout the world.