Building an economy based on knowledge transfer and technology is a central responsibility of the government of any nation which wishes to avoid being left on the side lines of history, or turning into simply a source of raw materials for more developed countries. This obvious point has been made regularly over many years in the post-Soviet world, though progress on the road to innovationled development has been far from remarkable. There are objective reasons for this, linked in part to the lack of experience of the market in civil science and high technology.
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This issue of the Newsletter is dedicated to partnership building. This is an established area of CNCP activity and one which will be a particular focus for the Programme’s efforts over the next two years. The aim of these efforts will be to help create direct commercial links, and encourage mutually beneficial efforts to organize new scientific work, education, technology transfer, and exchange of experience, which in the final analysis can contribute to the sustainable development of the scientific centres. A significant number of positive examples already exist within the Programme, which are outlined in the Newsletter.
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The commercial application of radiation technologies is perhaps one of the most interesting and intriguing areas of activity for CNCP, both in itself, because of the broad range possible applications it offers, and for the nuclear centres in particular. It is a sphere where they possess unique knowledge and experience and where specifically they can bring to fruition the enormous technological potential, which radiation processing represents.
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The theme of this issue is one of the main aspects of local economic development, especially as concerns the development of Closed Cities. Creating conditions which will help to attract outside investors, who bring financial opportunities, commercial and technological experience, and the desire to establish and develop production, an is important factor underpinning social stability and market relationships. In EU countries this is a question which receives a great deal of attention.
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The theme of this issue is business development agencies and other structures designed to promote commercial development in particular cities, regions or individual institutes. It is clear that such organizations are urgently needed, especially in view of the complex problems involved in economic development in the present conditions. The close link between the role of such organisations and the main aims of the Programme: creating jobs for former weapons specialists made redundant because of restructuring, and helping nuclear institutes and enterprises to develop commercial activities, is also obvious.
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This Issue of the Newsletter is focused on the production of isotopes, which are used in medicine, civilsector industry and other busines areas. This sphere, like no other, offers wonderfull opportunities to apply the professional knowledge, equipment and experience of the personnel of nuclear enterprises and institutes, in pursuit of CNCP's main goal, the creation of sustainable and satisfying jobs.
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The key topic of the Newsletter, the Commercialisation of Science has been repeatedly raised in our Newsletter, since this is what CNCP concentrates on. In the post-Soviet environment only economic stability and ability to survive in the market can guarantee sustainable jobs and ensure social wellbeing of the nuclear centres and cities.
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This newsletter is dedicated to energy efficiency, which is attracting more and more attention, since it is not only a nation-wide urgent problem, but also a promising commercial area. Energy efficiency has made a considerable impact on the Programme’s activity, being so relevant and up-to-date. That involves a topical workshop, active discussions at the conferences, experts’ work and actual projects.
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Four years after the DTI and RosAtom first met to consider the proposal submitted by the programme managers, HTSPE Ltd and AEA Technology Plc, CNCP has achieved remarkable results in Russia, Kazakhstan, Ukraine and Uzbekistan.
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Many important events have taken place since the publication of the last newsletter: the third annual conference of the UK-Russia Closed Nuclear Cities Partnership, a study tour to the UK.
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We are pleased to introduce you to the second Newsletter published by the Closed Nuclear Cities Partnership (CNCP) between the United Kingdom (UK) and the Russian Federation (RF). CNCP was officially launched in November 2004 in Moscow.
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The Closed Nuclear Cities Partnership (CNCP) between the United Kingdom and the Russian Federation aims to limit the spread of weapons of mass destruction by contributing to international efforts to address threats arising from the nuclear legacy of the former Soviet Union.
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