The growing number and evolving needs of countries joining the IAEA call for timely assistance with the peaceful use of nuclear science and technology. The Peaceful Uses Initiative (PUI) plays an invaluable role in strengthening and supporting peaceful applications of nuclear technology and in providing assistance to countries worldwide. It does so by providing resources and supplementing the IAEA’s Regular Budget and Technical Cooperation Fund (TCF), which help to ensure countries can continue to get the support they need when they need it.
Japan highly appreciates all the PUI has done since its establishment in 2010. The country has steadfastly supported the initiative with contributions that amount to more than €38 million to date. This has helped to fund 86 IAEA projects in a range of areas, such as cancer diagnosis and treatment, infectious diseases, food and agriculture, water resource management, environmental protection, nuclear safety and radiation protection, and nuclear infrastructure development.