Posts with Tag: Sustainable Development

Nuclear Technology for Research and Sustainable Development: The Benefits of Accelerator and X-Ray Technologies

18 July 2022 •

On 7 July 2022, the VCDNP hosted a webinar on the benefits of accelerator and X-ray technologies and their potential to expand access to nuclear technologies for health, the environment and food security in developing countries

Advancing Access to Radiotherapy in Middle-and Low-Income Countries

9 June 2022 •

Event Reports, Peaceful Uses, Publications, Reports and Papers

The VCDNP’s new case study on advancing access to radiotherapy in low-and middle income countries (LMICs) examines some of the reasons behind the shortage of radiotherapy machines in LMICs and draws on Zambia’s success in this regard and discussions with experts and policy makers across the globe for lessons learned in providing cancer care for all.

Ghana’s Successful Implementation of Phase 1 of the IAEA Milestones Approach

5 October 2021 •

Event Reports

On 22 September 2021, during the 65th IAEA GC, the VCDNP and the Permanent Mission of Ghana organised a hybrid side event on Ghana’s successful implementation of phase 1 of the IAEA Milestones Approach.

Maintaining the Balance between Development and Nuclear Security

2 July 2021 •

Commentary, Nuclear Security, Peaceful Uses, Publications

VCDNP Senior Research Associate Ingrid Kirsten has authored a new article on the nexus between peaceful uses and nuclear security, and the role of the IAEA in this regard.

Africa's Agenda for 2063: Leveraging Nuclear Technology and the NPT for African Development

12 March 2020 •

Event Reports

VCDNP's Ingrid Kirsten and Noah Mayhew participated in a Wilton Park conference on Africa's Agenda for 2063 and the role of nuclear technology.