NSOI first engaged the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in March 2010 and signed a joint action plan with the government of the DRC in December 2010.

The joint action plan includes 45 priority steps to improve Congolese capabilities; 20 of these steps involve ongoing efforts that need to be completed, and the remaining 25 involve new efforts that should be undertaken.

The joint list of priority assistance projects includes three projects on radioactive sources, three on border and internal detection, one on improved communication and coordination among DRC ministries, one on nuclear forensics, one on training and sustainability, and one on anti-smuggling laws.

The current fact sheets can be found here. The fact sheets contain all relevant information about the purpose of the projects, the recipient ministries and agencies, the specific needs to be addressed, the activities to be undertaken, the objectives of the projects, and the status of current international funding.