The Ghana Atomic Energy Commission (GAEC) is aiming to raise $10 million to expand its research and development capabilities in nuclear technology.
The state-owned organization, which has played a pivotal role in Ghana’s food, agriculture, energy, and environmental sectors, seeks to invest in advanced technologies over the next decade.
A newly established $10 million GAEC Development Fund (GDF) will support expanded research, human capital development, and the acquisition of modern equipment.
GAEC Director-General, Prof. Samuel Boakye Dampare, emphasized the need for updated laboratories and enhanced research capacity to compete globally and contribute to Ghana’s socioeconomic progress.
The commission faces challenges such as brain drain due to a lack of resources. Prof. Dampare expressed optimism about the potential of nuclear energy to benefit the nation and pledged to position GAEC as a global leader in nuclear research.
The $10 million fund is expected to be raised within five years and will facilitate technology transfer to various industries.
The government, through the Ministry of Environment, Science, Technology, and Innovation (MESTI), expressed its support for GAEC’s initiatives, highlighting the commission’s significant contributions to various sectors, including agriculture, health, and energy.
GAEC’s 60th anniversary, celebrated under the theme “60 years of impacting society through nuclear science and technology – expanding our frontiers,” includes a series of activities to raise awareness about the commission’s work and its impact on the nation.
