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Namibian competition winner attends Russian youth nuclear forum
via The Namibian2 min read
Namibia was represented at the Obninsk New 2026 International Youth Forum, a leading international youth nuclear forum in Russia, which focused on developing a skilled workforce for the global nuclear power industry. The event hosted over 700 participants from 85 countries and high-level delegations from 10 nations, with thousands more joining online. The forum's agenda included discussions on youth engagement in the nuclear industry, international cooperation projects, and Obninsk's role in a global network of young nuclear leaders, alongside expert panel discussions. Noble Eiaseb from Namibia, founder and executive director of the Association of Young Generation in Nuclear of Namibia, was among the winners of the Atoms Empowering Africa video contest, a Rosatom educational initiative. Eiaseb stated his participation was driven by his belief in nuclear technologies' transformative role in addressing energy security, climate resilience, education, and industrial development in Africa. He valued the opportunity to engage with international experts and young professionals, exchange knowledge, and gain insights into advanced nuclear technologies and global cooperation. Rosatom director general Alexey Likhachev emphasized the mission to train qualified specialists for the nuclear industry, highlighting the need for a robust international education system in response to the world's increasing reliance on nuclear power.
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