TC Programme Reference Desk
Programme Planning and Design
The
TC programme, which runs in a two-year cycle, is jointly planned and designed through a consultative process with Member States. Starting two years prior to project implementation, the planning and design phase includes identifying concepts, drafting proposals, and designing projects. The TC programme is formulated following the submission of each Member State’s Country Programme Note (CPN). All project proposals are reviewed by the IAEA Secretariat for technical feasibility, and any safety, security or safeguards issues identified and addressed. The proposed TC programme is then reviewed by the Technical Assistance and Cooperation Committee (TACC) and presented for approval to the IAEA Board of Governors. Implementation of the current TC programme, and planning and design of the following, are simultaneous and continuous activities.
About Country Programme Frameworks (CPFs)
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Country Programme Framework (CPF) Operational Guidelines
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Country Programme Framework (CPF) Template with Annotations
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Country Programme Framework (CPF) Template without Annotations
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Country Programme Framework (CPF) Gender Mainstreaming
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Note Verbale and Guidelines for the Planning and Design of the IAEA 2022-2023 TC Programme
Note Verbale:
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Guidelines:
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Note Verbale and Guidelines for the Planning and Design of the IAEA 2020-2021 TC Programme
Note Verbale:
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Guidelines:
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Project Document Templates
National Project Document |
Regional Project Document |
Interregional Project Document |
LFM & Workplan Template
TC Programme Quality Criteria
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Visual TC Quality Criteria
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Guidelines for Quality Assessment of TC Project Designs
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Quality Checklist for Programme Management Officers, National Liaison Officers and Project Counterparts (guidance to the project team on the requirements for high quality of the project document, Logical Framework Approach (LFA)/Logical Framework Matric (LFM) and project work plan)
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Designing IAEA Technical Cooperation Projects using the Logical Framework Approach (LFA)
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E-learning course: the Logical Framework Approach (LFA)
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Newly released: E-Learning course on Risk Management in Technical Cooperation Projects
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Counterparts and National Liaison Officers are encouraged to go through the 30 minute E-learning course which provides an overview of the Risk Management approach and process followed throughout the Technical Cooperation Project Life Cycle. After this course you will be familiar with a series of managerial actions related to assessing risks, risk mitigation and monitoring and reporting on risks. Project risk management is required to ensure a minimal impact of possible risks on the achievement of TC project results. The course is self-paced and can be completed at any time.
Risk Management in Technical Cooperation Projects
By registering on the IAEA platform
NUCLEUS, users can access the Risk management course on the IAEA Learning Management System.
For further questions, please get in touch with
TC-Training.Contact-Point@iaea.org
Sample Logframe Matrices (LFM). The available samples are to facilitate the correct completion of the LFM required for project design:
LFM-Radiotherapy |
LFM-Safety |
LFM-Crop-Production |
LFM-Environmental-Monitoring
TC Fields of Activity
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Reference Guide for Linking TC Projects to the SDGs
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SDGs QuickStart for Project Teams
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TC Programme Services provided during the Planning and Design Process
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Roles and Responsibilities in the Formulation of the TC programme
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Policy and Procedures for TC Interregional (INT) Projects
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Policy and Procedure for TC Regional (REG) Projects
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Editorial Guidelines for external stakeholders for the 2024-2025 programme
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Monitoring and Evaluation Planning at Design
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PCMF Member State Presentation for the IAEA TC Programme 2026-2027
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PCMF Project Design (only) Member State Presentation for the IAEA TC Programme 2026-2027
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National Liaison Officer (NLO) Guidance on the Clearance of National Project Design Batch to Regional TC Director
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TC Programme Cycle Management Framework (PCMF) Overview
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TC Programme Planning and Design Glossary
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Programme Implementation
TC programme implementation starts on 1 January of the year following IAEA Board of Governor’s approval. The national, regional and interregional TC projects assist Member States in establishing and strengthening human and institutional capacities for the safe, peaceful and secure use of nuclear technology for sustainable socioeconomic development in areas such as health and nutrition, food and agriculture, water and the environment, industrial applications, and nuclear knowledge development and management. Through the implementation of projects, the TC programme supports human resource capacity building activities (training courses, fellowships, scientific visits, meetings and expert missions) and the procurement of equipment.
How IAEA Technical Cooperation National, Regional and Interregional Projects work
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Funding the TC Programme
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How to participate in IAEA Technical Cooperation Events
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InTouch+ (platform to register and apply for TC events)
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Technical Cooperation Report for 2020 (GC(65)/INF/4)
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Supplement
Procedures for Shipment of Equipment
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Counterpart Role and Responsibilities in the TC Procurement Process
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Practical Guidelines for Counterparts/End-Users on the Procurement Process for the Technical Cooperation Programme
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TC Procurement Process - Frequently Asked Questions - Key Information on Purchase Orders
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SCAN GLOBAL TRACK & TRACE ONLINE TOOL
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Procurement – Proof of Delivery (POD) Templates
Certificate of Completion of Services |
POD (shipped by contractor) |
POD (shipped by GFF) |
SCAN GLOBAL Platform External Users Search
Programme Monitoring and Reporting
TC projects are required to submit an annual Project Progress Assessment Report (PPAR) through the TC-Reports platform. This report is generated in a participatory manner with contributions from all members of the project team and collects information on the quality and progress made towards achieving project results.
Guidelines and User Guides for the Project Progress Assessment Report (PPAR) Preparation
TC Project Progress Assessment Report (PPAR) Guidelines |
PPAR Template
TC Reports (online mechanism for project monitoring and reporting)
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E-Learning course on Project Progress Assessment Reports
Course: Project Progress Assessment Report (PPAR) (iaea.org)
Monitoring and Evaluation Guidelines
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Project Achievements Report (PAR) Guidelines
The end of the programming cycle corresponds to the review phase. This is conducted through a self-evaluation process reflected in the Project Achievement Report (PAR). The findings of this report are then utilized for continual improvement of the TC programme, including any follow-up adjustments and implementation of recommendations. The PAR is also a key element in TC knowledge management, enabling the learning loop between recorded experience and new project designs.
PAR Template and Guidelines