The Common Journey initiative is a groundbreaking collaborative effort of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) NEA and the OECD Development Centre to support efforts in Africa to include nuclear energy as a complement to renewables in their energy mix in order to advance economic development.
The initiative is based on the principle that governments in NEA member countries and in African countries can use nuclear technology to improve quality of life while meeting their energy security, environmental and economic development goals. By developing frameworks for co-operation in Africa and effectively leveraging the expertise and best practices of NEA member countries, the initiative promotes industrial growth and development, education and skills expansion, and societal advancement through a comprehensive platform for policy development, knowledge sharing and capacity building.
The Common Journey initiative will be implemented through collaboration with the NEA’s extensive existing activities and in partnership with a global network of national ministries, universities, organisations and private sector companies in both NEA member countries and in African countries.
The Common Journey initiative is designed to bring international co-operation and joint action to African countries interested in developing nuclear energy programmes by:
Supporting the Common Journey initiative will provide participants with the following opportunities:
The NEA welcomes potential partners and sponsors to join the Common Journey initiative and become involved in the vital challenge of preparing Africa for a sustainable, high-skill future. Partnership opportunities include voluntary contributions, event sponsorship or co-hosting.
To partner with the Common Journey initiative, e-mail: Common-Journey@oecd-nea.org
