WINS and the African Center for Science and International Security (AFRICSIS) have agreed to strengthen their cooperation through a memorandum of understanding (MoU).
“As countries in Africa harness the benefits of nuclear technology for healthcare, agriculture, industry and power generation, nuclear security remains the foundation that makes this progress possible,” said Lars van Dassen, Executive Director of WINS. “Formalising our collaboration with AFRICSIS will help to maximise the impact of our common efforts in the region.”
“With the growing scale and importance of peaceful nuclear applications in Africa come evolving security risks that require professional competence, strong institutions, and a robust culture of responsibility,” said Hubert Kum Foy, Executive Director of AFRICSIS. “Nuclear security is strongest when it reflects the diversity of the societies it serves. Gender equality and inclusion are not optional considerations; they are integral to effective and sustainable nuclear security.”
The MoU will facilitate information sharing and networking between the organisations to promote wider awareness and understanding of nuclear security issues. WINS and AFRICSIS will work together in several areas of common interest, including nuclear security capacity building as well as research, studies and publications.
About AFRICSIS
AFRICSIS is an independent African non-profit organisation dedicated to addressing dual-use science and technology threats, including weapons and materials of mass destruction, space systems, and emerging threats. The centre operates on the principle that competent human resources, well-governed institutions, and adherence to and implementation of global norms will ensure that African countries can effectively anticipate, respond to, and mitigate security risks.
