Africa: Tanzania Touts for a Safe Use of Nuclear Technology in Advancing Africa's Economy
Tanzania is hosting a regional meeting with the International Atomic Energy Agency to promote the safe use of nuclear technology for non-medical purposes. The initiative aims to strengthen regulatory systems and foster cooperation among 25 African nations to boost economic development.
Why it matters
Enhancing nuclear safety standards is critical for African nations as they seek to integrate advanced technology into their industrial and agricultural sectors.
Dar es Salaam - TANZANIA has emphasized the importance of strengthening cooperation among African countries to ensure the safe use of nuclear technology, particularly in non-medical applications, in order to enhance the contribution of the technology to social and economic development.
The position was expressed by the Director General of the Tanzania Commission for Science and Technology (COSTECH), Dr Amos Nungu, who is also a Board Member of the Tanzania Atomic Energy Commission (TAEC), while representing TAEC Director General Prof. Najat Kassim Mohammed during the opening of a meeting on nuclear radiation safety in non-medical applications.
The meeting brought together participants from 25 African countries and was organized by the Tanzania Atomic Energy Commission (TAEC) in collaboration with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), with the aim of discussing best practices for strengthening radiation safety and promoting the safe use of nuclear technology.
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