Dr. Lassina ZERBO Candidate for Director General, International Atomic Energy Agency Nominated by Sponsored by Endorsed by Burkina Faso AFCONE African Union Commission CHALLENGING TIMES, DYNAMIC LANDSCAPE, UNFOLDING OPPORTUNITIES We are living in extraordinary times. Pressing challenges transcend national borders and A LEADERSHIP demand global solutions and collective FIT FOR PURPOSE responses. The interdependence between security and To transform these challenges into opportunities, development priorities compels us to think there is the need for a beyond silos and identify more participatory, leadership committed to: forward-looking and effjcient strategies for the good of all mankind. • Creating partnerships and forging consensus among all IAEA stakeholders; Amid this dynamic landscape, the International • Strengthening the sense of ownership Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) faces specifjc among Member States; challenges: • Staying abreast of scientifjc and technological developments so that • Striking the delicate balance between the IAEA can seize nuclear technology employing nuclear technology for economic opportunities in service of all of its Member development and improving human welfare States; while maintaining strengthened application • Deliver on promises and meet expectations; of non-proliferation safeguards, nuclear • Inspiring and motivating IAEA stafg safety standards and nuclear security to continue to deliver results at the guidelines; highest standards of excellence and • Advancing established global nuclear professionalism; nonproliferation and disarmament norms; • Upholding the highest level of integrity, • Responding to increasing demands from objectivity and impartiality; IAEA Member States for quality and • Mobilizing, optimizing and, if necessary, re- need-based services, especially technical prioritizing resources to achieve objectives assistance. set by the Member States.
INCLUSIVE ATOM FOR PEACE AND DEVELOPMENT : A PLAN FOR PARTNERSHIP The realization of a plan for more inclusive Atom for Peace and Development requires enduring and unwavering partnership between the International Atomic Energy Agency, the Member States, the scientifjc community, and the industry. It also demands perseverance in the pursuit of the IAEA Medium Term Strategy (MTS) objectives, and long-term vision for the Agency. To strengthen the IAEA as a science and technology-based organization and as the global authority on the promotion of atom for peace and development, I will rely on certain principles including: IMPARTIALITY ANTICIPATION EXCELLENCE, AGILITY and of risks and PROFESSIONALISM and OBJECTIVITY opportunities and ENGAGEMENT in assessing in the current INNOVATION to promote and prioritizing and emerging in applying scientifjc cooperation initiatives and nuclear and technical expertise with Member providing quality landscape. and commitment States and build information and to knowledge proactive services. management. partnerships and synergies in full support of the IAEA mandate to ensure safe, secure and safeguarded nuclear activities.
MY JOURNEY THROUGH SCIENCE AND DIPLOMACY FROM MINING IN SERVICE OF THE TO TESTING INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY Working in the private sector for over ten years Serving as the Head of an International has polished my abilities to optimize resources, Organization (CTBTO PrepCom), has helped increase accountability and deliver result- me to appreciate the nature of leadership based management. My work as Principal in a multi-faceted environment. I have Geophysicist for Africa for Anglo American enhanced my ability to engage with and secure Exploration brought me to lead research and cooperation of Member States. I welcomed high-value projects across Africa, Asia and inclusive decision-making processes with a Australia in geophysical exploration including variety of perspectives and the opportunity in the fjeld of uranium mining. My experience to engage with all stakeholders, including in the private sector taught me to think States, politicians, academia, civil society, strategically, to set directions, to embrace a youth, among others. As a result of these creative problem solving approach and to engagements, I have developed a strong deliver results timely and effjciently. At the commitment to multilateralism and a profound CTBTO PrepCom my scientifjc background belief that global challenges demand the and managerial experience has been crucial substantial involvement of all actors. to successfully leading the establishment of one of the largest and most robust nuclear non-proliferation verifjcation systems spanning across the globe. Last year, I was honored to receive the AAAS Award for Science Diplomacy in recognition of outstanding contributions to science diplomacy.
MY JOURNEY THROUGH SCIENCE AND DIPLOMACY SCIENCE FOR BETTER DIVERSITY AND PURPOSES EMPOWERMENT A geophysicist by training, I have learned Like many other nationals of developing to appreciate the contribution of science to countries, my professional journey has at peace and development and betterment times been improbable and daunting. My of human life. That inspired me to initiate own experience has reinforced my conviction a series of Science and Technology (SnT) that no matter the country of origin, in conferences to bring together actors with every individual exists great potential for difgerent backgrounds and from various growth. That is why I strongly believe in disciplines to explore how science could empowerment and capacity development better serve the international community through international technical cooperation. To through strengthening the verifjcation regime engage with and invest in the next generation of the CTBT and further expand civil and of nuclear professionals, in 2016 I established scientifjc applications of the verifjcation the CTBTO Youth Group that has now grown technologies. more than 750 participants from 91 countries. As an International Gender Champion I have demonstrated that I am determined to break down gender barriers and to make gender equality a working reality.
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