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Title:

Contribution to Armed Violence Reduction in the Central Sahel and Coastal West Africa Countries

Agreement Number:

7454485 P012453001

Agreement Value:

$4,363,300.03

Agreement Date:

Nov 7, 2023 - Mar 1, 2026

Description:

This project aims to respond to the proliferation of small arms and light weapons and explosive ordnance in both the Sahel and Coastal West Africa. The overall objective of this project is to contribute to the reduction of armed violence and the promotion of peaceful and stable societies in the Central Sahel and Coastal West Africa countries. Working in seven countries, project activities include: (1) delivering explosive ordinance risk education sessions to people affected by armed violence in the border regions; (2) providing weapons and ammunitions management training to build the capacity of security sector agencies; (3) supporting local authorities to implement best practices in the management of small arms and light weapons; and (4) providing technical and institutional support to National Commissions to collaborate regionally to collectively address risks related to small arms and light weapons.

Organization:

Global Affairs Canada

Expected Results:

The expected outcomes of this project include: (1) individuals and communities affected by and exposed to the risks of armed violence feel safe and secure from risks posed by small arms and light weapons (SALW) and explosive ordnance, including improvised landmines; (2) positioned security sector actors and other key state agencies to better implement good practice management of SALW and other parts and components; and (3) increased state capacity to individually and collaboratively address risks related to SALW and other parts and components.

Location:

Manchester, GB

Reference Number:

064-2024-2025-Q2-00631

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Additional Information:

Belated reporting

Recipient's Operating Name:

Mines Advisory Group

Recipient's Legal Name:

Mines Advisory Group

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.