Other U.S. Government Non-Proliferation Programs
March 15, 2004
Civilian Research and Development Foundation
Program Description
The State Department provides grants to the Civilian Research and Development Foundation (CRDF), a non-governmental, non-profit foundation created by the United States government to accelerate the redirection of former Soviet weapons scientists to civilian work.
Program Accomplishments
Around half of CRDF’s research grants engage former Soviet weapons scientists in peaceful, civilian pursuits. Since 1995, CRDF has engaged over 1,000 scientists in over 300 projects costing approximately $16 million.
Additional Information
U.S. Civilian Research & Development Foundation
Nonproliferation and Export Control (NEC) Cooperation Program (Department of Commerce)
Program Description
The Bureau of Industry and Security (formerly the Bureau of Export Administration) at the Department of Commerce works with governments and NGOs in Russia and around the world to assist in developing the necessary legal foundations for effective export controls, improving licensing procedures, enhancing enforcement of export controls, and using technology to track exports.
The NEC’s Technical Information Center (TIC) supports the program by providing an interactive forum for the representatives from participating countries to explore export control options and select processes and procedures that are tailored to individual country requirements through technical training and instructional workshops and through the exchange of ideas and sharing of resources.
Program Accomplishments
- In 2002, 50 NEC Cooperative Events were held with various countries, including 15 with Russia.
- By the end of 2001, the Bureau of Export Administration had helped arrange almost 40 export control workshops on Russia, engaging more than 550 enterprises.
Additional Information
U.S. Department of Commerce: Bureau of Industry and Security, Office of International Programs