Botswana Addresses International Atomic Energy Ass
Monday, September 21, 2015
Nonofo Molefhi
We are confident that they will make a positive contribution to the Agency and we assure you of our firm support. Let me also use this opportunity to commend Director General Amano and his staff for their dedication, professionalism and excellent work.
.My delegation has noted with a high degree of satisfaction the achievements attained by the Agency in the last year, particularly in the areas of Technical Co-operation, Nuclear Safety, Safeguards and Security despite the limited financial resources to meet the diverse challenges and expanding demands in the safe use of nuclear technology for development.
More than P8.1 million has already been spent, yet there appears to be no lasting solution in sight. This is not simply a dispute between the DIS and a group of officers. It is a matter of public accountability. Every pula spent by government comes from taxpayers who expect public funds to be used wisely and responsibly, especially during economic hardships faced by many.The officers exercised their constitutional right to seek justice through...