WHO - World Health Organization
$4,996,896.00 CAD
- Department
- Global Affairs Canada
- Program
- —
- Recipient country
- Canada
- Fiscal year
- 2022-2023
- Agreement period
- March 28, 2023 – December 31, 2026
- Project status
- Implementation
- Reference
- CA-3-P012408001
Published purpose
This project aims to reduce biological threats posed by dual-use research of concern (DURC) and the illicit use of biotechnology. Project activities include: (1) promoting multi-sectoral collaboration with the global community of experts on the responsible use of life sciences (RULS) and DURC; (2) implementing the “Global Guidance Framework for the Responsible Use of the Life Sciences and Dual-Use Research” according to regional and country contexts; and (3) establishing a roster of regional champions to share best practices on RULS and DURC.
In plain English AI-generated
This project supports the World Health Organization in reducing biological threats from dual-use research and illicit biotechnology use, including promoting global collaboration, implementing guidance frameworks, and establishing regional champions.
Category: Foreign Aid Development Primarily funds activity outside Canada
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