International Atomic Energy AgencyNuclear Security Fund

Published purpose

This project supports the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to establish or strengthen national regulatory infrastructure for nuclear security and radiation safety in 43 African countries over five years. Project activities include: (1) developing and reviewing national regulatory infrastructure and legislative framework for nuclear security and radiation safety; (2) establishing national security and safety policies and strategies for radiation devices and radioactive sources; (3) developing and reviewing national radiation safety and nuclear security regulations; (4) completing and updating national registers containing information on all radiation devices and radioactive sources inventories; (5) training regulatory staff; and (6) raising awareness on nuclear security among decision-makers and familiarizing senior government officials on developing, maintaining, and sustaining a national nuclear security regime.