Project profile — Installation and commissioning of radiation detection equipment in Jordan

• Jordan (100.00%)

• Conflict Prevention And Resolution, Peace And Security: CBRN threat reduction (15299) (100.00%)

This project aims to strengthen Jordan's capacity to detect and prevent illicit trafficking of nuclear or radiological materials at two airport facilities in Jordan. Project activities include: (1) supplying, installing and commissioning radiation detection equipment at the two sites; and (2) delivering related operational and maintenance training to personnel of Jordan’s Energy and Minerals Regulatory Commission.

The expected outcome for this project is the effective operation and maintenance of radiation detection and identification equipment by personnel of Jordan's Energy and Minerals Regulatory Commission at two airport facilities in Jordan.

Results achieved as of the end of the project (December 2020) include: (1) increased access to radiation detection equipment by personnel of Jordan's Energy and Minerals Regulatory Commission (EMRC) at two airport facilities in Jordan; and (2) increased knowledge and skills of EMRC personnel on the operation and maintenance of the equipment.

• Proactive disclosure
• Related activities:
• Contracting support for a nuclear security project in Jordan
• Contracting support for a nuclear security project in Jordan
• Design for installation of radiation detection equipment in Jordan
• Supply of handheld radiation identification equipment to Jordan