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5–8 Nov 2018
Vienna International Centre
CET timezone

Development of Safeguards Infrastructure for Nuclear Power Programme in Ghana

8 Nov 2018, 11:47
1m
M Building (Vienna International Centre)

M Building

Vienna International Centre

Contributor (Panel Session) Addressing Growing Safeguards Challenges (CHA) [CHA] Capacity Building: National Initiatives

Speaker

Dr Emmanuel Ampomah-Amoako (Nuclear Regulatory Authority, Ghana)

Description

The Nuclear Regulatory Authority, Ghana (NRA) is established to provide for the regulation and management of activities and practices for the peaceful use of nuclear material or energy, radioactive material or radiation; to provide for the protection of persons and the environment against the harmful effects of radiation hazards; to ensure the effective implementation of the country's international obligation and for related matters. A Safeguards and Non-Proliferation Department facilitates the implementation of Ghana's safeguards and Additional Protocol obligations. The NRA has collaborated with International Nuclear Safeguards Engagement Program of United States and United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission in the development of our Draft Safeguards Regulation which is currently undergoing review. The partnerships developed and the collaborations with Customs Division of Ghana Revenue Authority are discussed. The assistance received in training and human resource development in Safeguards are also presented.
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Primary author

Dr Emmanuel Ampomah-Amoako (Nuclear Regulatory Authority, Ghana)

Co-authors

Prof. Innocent Joy Kwame Aboh (Nuclear Regulatory Authorithy, Ghana) Ms Joanita Elikem Ayivor (Nuclear Regulatory Authority, Ghana) Dr Sylvester Attakorah Birikorang (Nuclear Regulatory Authority)

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