About Technical Cooperation
What is TC?
The Technical Cooperation Department of the International Atomic Energy Agency, a specialized organization within the United Nations system, helps to transfer nuclear and related technologies for peaceful uses to countries throughout the world.
The TC Programme disburses more than $70 million (US dollars) worth of equipment, services, and training per year in approximately 100 countries and territories which are grouped into four geographic regions.
Who is TC?
With more than 190 staff members, the TC Department works in full partnership with Technical Officers from the Technical Departments within the Agency and project counterparts in the recipient Member States. In addition, TC collaborates with the World Bank and other organizations to plan and execute projects in harmony with Member States' needs.
How does TC work?
Through training courses, expert missions, fellowships, scientific visits, and equipment disbursement , the Technical Cooperation Programme provides the necessary skills and equipment to establish sustainable technology in the counterpart country or region. With more than 800 on-going projects, the TC Programme strives to have an impact on Member State problems that can be solved with nuclear technology.
Disbursements by Programme: 2008
