Source: Government of Singapore
24 April 2026 – Singapore and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) have signed the fourth iteration of Singapore’s Country Programme Framework (CPF) for 2026–2031, building upon decades of technical cooperation since Singapore became an IAEA Member State in 1967. The agreement was signed by Mr Jaya Ratnam, Singapore’s Resident Representative to the IAEA, and Mr Hua Liu, IAEA Deputy Director General and Head of the Department of Technical Cooperation.
2 The CPF serves as the strategic reference for medium-term planning of technical cooperation between Singapore and the IAEA, identifying priority areas where nuclear technology transfer and resources will support national development goals.
3 The 2026–2031 framework identifies six priority areas: nuclear and radiation safety and nuclear security; environment; food safety; human health; energy; and industrial applications. It aims to enhance Singapore’s capabilities in assessing the suitability of new energy technologies, strengthen environmental radiation monitoring capacities, food radiochemistry and safety testing, and advance the quality and safety of nuclear imaging and cancer therapy. The framework augments Singapore’s efforts to build capabilities in nuclear safety as it assesses the potential deployment of nuclear energy and in light of the region’s growing interest in nuclear energy.
4 The CPF was developed by the National Environment Agency (NEA) in consultation with the IAEA and stakeholders across government agencies and relevant sectors. The framework builds upon achievements from previous technical cooperation programmes, ensuring Singapore remains well-positioned to leverage nuclear science and technology for national development whilst contributing to regional capacity building efforts. A CPF is the frame of reference for the medium-term planning of technical cooperation between a Member State and the IAEA and identifies priority areas where the transfer of nuclear technology and technical cooperation resources will be directed to support national development goals.
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