Country Programme Framework (CPF)
Country Programme Frameworks are a programming tool that provide a frame of reference for technical cooperation between the IAEA and its Member States in the medium term (4-6 years). They provide a concise frame of national development needs/problems that can be addressed using nuclear science and technology.
The strategic value of the CPF results from the dialogue that engenders common commitment to improving the quality and effectiveness of technical cooperation between a Member State and the IAEA as a result of the clearly established focus of the country programme.
CPFs are characterised by:
- A process of dialogue between MSs and the IAEA as partners ensuring greater ownership of the programme.
- The linking of the project selection process to well defined national development objectives and priorities to ensure the relevance of IAEA’s support and the sustainability and impact of technical cooperation activities.
- Great emphasis on indigenous competencies and capabilities in order to optimize the role and participation of Member States in the programme.
- Opportunities to contribute to the global development agenda and build partnerships between the IAEA, national and regional institutions, the UN and other international organizations.
