Prospects and Achievements of the IAEA Technical Cooperation Programme in the 21st Century: Overview and Future Prospects. Vol. 1

This three volume publication provides an overview of the work of the International Atomic Energy Agency's technical cooperation (TC) programme over the past two decades. It examines the programme's achievements, presenting country overviews and case studies, programme facts and figures, and the findings of a survey conducted to measure the impact of the TC programme in the 21st century. The publication covers the wide scope of TC programme activities, from regional, thematic and Member State perspectives, to build capacity in the safe, secure and peaceful application of nuclear science and technology, and outlines how this contributes to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals. Volume 1: Overview and Future Prospects: This volume provides a brief overview of the technical cooperation programme. It is designed for readers with limited time who wish to understand in a nutshell what the programme is about, how it works and what its aims and key achievements are. Key facts and figures about the technical cooperation programme are presented in a user-friendly and visually intuitive way, offering insights into the programme's growth. Metrics presented include the number of projects implemented, the regions and countries supported, financial allocations, and other relevant indicators. This volume also contains a forward-facing analysis of the IAEA's technical cooperation programme, which examines potential directions for future support to Member States and shares strategic insights on programme goals and aspirations. The volume discusses recent innovations, priorities and challenges, with the goal of promoting transparency and paving the way for future synergies and opportunities for collaboration.