International Atomic Energy AgencyNuclear Security Fund

Published purpose

This project supports the development of nuclear security support centres (NSSC) and related capacity building activities through the International Atomic Energy Agency. Project activities include: (1) carrying out expert missions to guide Member States through the process for establishing and operating an NSSC (including identifying requirements and competency gaps); (2) provision of physical protection equipment to two Member States’ NSSCs; (3) Provision of radiation detection equipment to two Member States’ NSSCs; (4) training and project management meetings for two Member States to assist with the establishment and operation of a national NSSC; and (5) organizing three NSSC Regional Cooperation Meetings, a consultancy meeting for subject matter experts, and a technical exchange visit by subject matter experts to an NSSC in Asia-Pacific to assist with human resource development.