On the 16th July 2024, Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources hosted Prof Zeblon Vilakazi FRS, Dr Rob Adam, and Dr Van Zyl de Villiers from the International Atomic Energy Agency. The aim of their visit was to introduce the establishment of the Botswana Institute of Nuclear Science and Technology (BINST) under the following terms of reference:

 

? To review national policies and strategies that support the establishment of the BINST.

? To engage with local stakeholders to identify facilities, infrastructure, and potential projects for BINST (Needs Assessment). 

? To engage with the senior management of national stakeholders (BINST Stakeholder/Steering Committee).

? To produce a costed business plan to be presented to the Government of Botswana for the phased establishment of BINST.

 

BUAN expressed interest in working with IAEA in program development, staff/student exchange, collaborative research projects/visits, online teaching, presentations, and workshops.