International Development Grant
International Atomic Energy Agency - Institutional Support 2010
Project Number: CA-3-M013398001
Status: Closed
Country/Region: Unknown
Regional Focus:
Maximum Contribution: $2,460,000.00
Start Date: December 22, 2010
End Date: March 31, 2012
Duration: 1.3 years
Project Description
This grant represents Canada's institutional support to the Technical Cooperation Program of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). IAEA's mandate is to promote the safe secure and peaceful use of nuclear science and technology. The goal of the TCP is to strengthen the ability of member states to use nuclear technology to achieve their national development priorities such as agriculture human health and economic growth. The TCP focuses on capacity building through fellowships and training courses and the provision of experts and equipment. It also promotes the exchange of information on key regional issues such as the role of nuclear power as a source of energy or the monitoring and control of atmospheric pollution. Canada's support to the IAEA contributes to the use of nuclear science and technology the development and improvement of global nuclear safety standards related to human health and the environment and to verify that nuclear material is used only for peaceful purposes.
Progress & Results Achieved
Results achieved as of 2010 include: 23 Country Programme Frameworks and 115 Revised Supplementary Agreements signed with member states; and a total of 129 member states benefited from nuclear technology expertise in the areas of: water resources; radioisotope production and radiation technology; nuclear science safety power and fuel cycle; human health; capacity development and program support; food and agriculture; and environment. In addition 1 838 individuals benefited from fellowships and scientific visits. The Fund also trained 2 962 individuals through 222 training courses while 3 890 people participated in expert and lecturer assignments and an additional 4 964 individuals participated in national expert meetings and project activities. The participation rate of women in technical cooperation activities ranged from 25%- 30%. Overall 4 396 women from all member states participated in these activities. Women comprised 30% of participants in training courses and 25% of technical assistance project counterparts.
Key Information
Executing Agency:
IAEA - International Atomic Energy Agency
Reporting Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Program:
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Last Modified:
September 19, 2025
Development Classifications
DAC Sector:
Aid Type: Core contributions to multilateral institutions
Collaboration: Multilateral
Finance Type: Aid grant excluding debt reorganisation
Selection Mechanism:
Pre-APP