Title:
Enhancing Border Security for Countering Crime and Terrorism in East Africa
Agreement Number:
7474975 P016555001
Agreement Value:
$2,800,000.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 3, 2026 - Mar 31, 2029
Description:
This Project aims to strengthen the institutional capacity of law enforcement agencies and improve border infrastructure through the provision of equipment and specialized trainings on countering violent extremism and organized crime, while institutionalizing standardized border management curriculum and SOPs in Kenya, Somalia, and Ethiopia. The Project will enhance regional coordination through trainings, joint workshops, and operational mechanisms such as Integrated/Coordinated Border Management Committees, Joint Operations Centres, and cross-border taskforces. The Project will also reinforce community engagement and policing (CEP) and strengthen early warning mechanisms in border communities by developing standardized CEP training curriculum, monitoring frameworks, and community forums.
Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Expected Results:
The Expected outcomes for this project include: (1) Enhanced application of cross-border and regional cooperation mechanisms by the Government of Ethiopia, Kenya, and Somalia to prevent and disrupt international crime and violent extremist activities; (2) Strengthened border management practices and legal
movement along borders through enhanced infrastructure, modernized technology, and institutional capacity; (3) Improved resilience and engagement of cross-border communities in countering international crime and violent extremism in line with international norms and standards.
Reference Number:
064-2025-2026-Q4-0128
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Legal Name:
Int'l Organization for Migration
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.