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Title:

Support to the Integrated Border Stability Mechanism West Africa

Agreement Number:

7475206 P017080001

Agreement Value:

$498,617.02

Agreement Date:

Mar 10, 2026 - Mar 31, 2029

Description:

This project aims to strengthen regional capacities for border governance and security by enhancing strategic coordination, communication and evidence-based planning among key actors. The Integrated Border Stability Mechanism (IBSM) with its four Secretariat agencies (IOM, INTERPOL, UNOCT and UNODC) coordinate administrative and programming activities in focus countries. By reinforcing the IBSM Secretariat as a driver of strategic coordination and policy coherence, the project will support efficient prevention and countering of terrorism, transnational organized crime and irregular migrations affecting stability in West Africa’s border areas. Through dedicated information exchange platforms and structured partnership mechanisms, the project will improve communication, shared understanding, and operational knowledge between national authorities, regional actors, international partners, and donors.Project activities include: (1) Stakeholder Forum for technical and strategic partners; (2) Partnership meetings; (3) Implementation of IBSM’s Communication and Visibility strategy; (4) Coordination, oversight and assessment exercises of ongoing IBSM projects; (5) Development of comprehensive technical interventions.

Organization:

Global Affairs Canada

Expected Results:

The expected results for this project include: (1) Enhanced collaboration and coordinated responses between donors, stakeholders, and national authorities on border management and security in West Africa; (2) Enhanced knowledge and understanding of efficient inclusive and gender responsive gaps and needs and needs to ensure efficient responses to border management and security; (3) Improved inclusive and gender integrated responses addressing border management and security in West Africa.

Location:

New York, US

Reference Number:

064-2025-2026-Q4-0198

Agreement Type:

Grant

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Recipient's Legal Name:

United Nations Counter-Terrorism Implementation Task Force TEMP UNBLOCK for PO

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.