Cooperation between iaea and Viet nam in the field of atomic energy, nuclear safety and security

Authors

  • Bui Thi Thuy Anh

Keywords:

Nuclear security, Atomic energy, Cooperation, IAEA, Viet Nam

Abstract

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), established in 1957, plays a key role in promoting the peaceful use of nuclear energy worldwide. Technical cooperation is an important program of the IAEA to support member states in the safe and sustainable use of nuclear technology. This program helps transfer nuclear technology to address development needs in a wide range of areas such as health, agriculture, industry, water management, safety, security and the environment. Viet Nam has long been an important IAEA member state who have been elected as member of the IAEA Board of Governors five times (1991-1993; 1997-1999; 2003-2005; 2013-2015 and 2021-2023). Through the successful implementation of technical cooperation projects, the IAEA has contributed to promote the application of atomic energy and ensuring safety and security for the socio-economic development goals in Viet Nam. The article focuses on analyzing the cooperation relationship between the IAEA and Viet Nam in the period of 2014 - 2023 after the promulgation of the Law on Science and Technology in 2013. Through analyzing the current situation and needs of technical cooperation between the IAEA and Viet Nam, using the SWOT method, the article points out the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and challenges for technical cooperation activities between the IAEA and Viet Nam in the current context.

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14-09-2025

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Bui Thi Thuy Anh. (2025). Cooperation between iaea and Viet nam in the field of atomic energy, nuclear safety and security. Journal SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY POLICIES AND MANAGEMENT, 14(2), 31–44. Retrieved from https://vietnamstijournal.net/index.php/JSTPM/article/view/575

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Vol. 14 No. 2 (2025): Vol 14, No 2, 2025

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STUDIES OF STRATEGIES AND MANAGEMENT

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