The Togolese government has signed a five-year cooperation agreement with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to expand the peaceful use of nuclear technologies in sectors such as health, agriculture and energy, according to local reports.
The agreement, signed in Vienna by Foreign Minister Robert Dussey and IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi, will run from 2026 to 2031.
Under the framework, the IAEA will support Togo in applying nuclear technologies to priority areas including cancer treatment, food security and energy, while also strengthening national oversight of research, training and technology deployment.
As part of its preparations, Togo established an Atomic Energy Commission (CEAT) in January 2025 and was elected to the IAEA Board of Governors in September 2025.
The partnership also aims to address structural gaps such as legal and regulatory frameworks, nuclear safety and radiation protection, as well as funding constraints.
The IAEA will provide technical and institutional support throughout the implementation of Togo’s nuclear policy.
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