Ethiopia has announced its plans to use nuclear energy for peaceful purposes, such as electricity generation, medical applications, and agricultural development. The country has signed several agreements with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and other countries, such as Russia, China, and Korea, to cooperate on nuclear science and technology.The Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Ethiopia, Kang Seokhee, has pledged to provide Ethiopia with technical assistance and training in nuclear science and technology. He made this commitment during a recent seminar held at the Korea Embassy in Addis Ababa, which was attended by officials from Addis Ababa Science and Technology University (AASTU), Adama Science and Technology University (ASTU), Ministry of Innovation and Energy (MoIE), and Ministry of Education (MoE).Ethiopia is carrying out preparatory work for the construction of a nuclear power plant (NPP) in the country. The Ethiopian Minister of Innovation and Technology, Getahun Mekuriya Kuma, stated that Ethiopia wants to build low-power nuclear power units in the next ten years. Ethiopia is also developing its human resources and legal framework for the nuclear power program.Ethiopia has established a Center of Excellence for Nuclear Science and Technology at the AASTU, which offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs in nuclear engineering and related fields. Ethiopia also has a Nuclear Energy Project Office under the MoIE, which is responsible for coordinating and implementing the nuclear power program.Ethiopia has received support from various countries and organizations for its nuclear power program. For instance, Russia has agreed to build an Ethiopian center for nuclear science and technology according to Russian research reactor. China has offered to share its experience and expertise in nuclear power development. The IAEA has provided Ethiopia with guidance and assessment on the nuclear power infrastructure.Ethiopia’s nuclear power program is part of its vision to become a middle-income country by 2025 and to achieve sustainable development goals. The country hopes to use nuclear energy to address its energy challenges, such as power shortages, high costs, and environmental impacts. Ethiopia also aims to enhance its scientific and technological capabilities and to diversify its energy sources. (ICE ADDIS ABEBA)

Fonte notizia: Ethiopian reporter News paper