IAEA - RCA and RCARO 29 April 2005

IAEA - RCA and RCAROIAEA - RCA and RCARO

29 April 200529 April 2005For Presentation to RCA Stakeholders of KoreaFor Presentation to RCA Stakeholders of Korea

RCA Regional OfficeRCA Regional Office

DGDG

DDG-MTDDG-MT DDG-NADDG-NA DDG-SGDDG-SG DDG-TCDDG-TC DDG-NEDDG-NE DDG-NSDDG-NS

Dir.Dir.Europe (32)Europe (32)

Dir.Dir.Asia (28)Asia (28)

Dir.Dir.L.A. (21)L.A. (21)

SH-SH-East Asia+ PacificEast Asia+ Pacific

SH-SH-West AsiaWest Asia

SH-SH-Exp. & TrainingExp. & Training

RCARCACoordinatorCoordinator

IAEA Organization and RCAIAEA Organization and RCA

Dir.Dir.Africa (36)Africa (36)

- - RCA (South-east Asia and the Pacific) – 17 MSsRCA (South-east Asia and the Pacific) – 17 MSs- AFRA (Africa) – 29 MSs- AFRA (Africa) – 29 MSs- ARCAL (Latin America and the Caribbean) – 20 MSs- ARCAL (Latin America and the Caribbean) – 20 MSs- ARASIA (Arab States in Asia) – 6 MSs- ARASIA (Arab States in Asia) – 6 MSs

Regional OfficeRegional Office

ARASIAARASIA

ARCALARCAL AFRAAFRA

RCARCA


Regional co-operative frameworks Regional co-operative frameworks under the Aegis of IAEAunder the Aegis of IAEA

What is RCA?What is RCA?

• Established in 1972 under the aegis of IAEAEstablished in 1972 under the aegis of IAEA• Technical Co-operation among Developing Countries (TCDC) in PeTechnical Co-operation among Developing Countries (TCDC) in Pe

aceful Nuclear Science and Technologyaceful Nuclear Science and Technology• Contribute to achieve the Millennium Development Goals (MGDs) Contribute to achieve the Millennium Development Goals (MGDs)

by using distinctive advantage of nuclear technologiesby using distinctive advantage of nuclear technologies• 17 IAEA Member States in East Asia and the Pacific17 IAEA Member States in East Asia and the Pacific• Appr. 80% of Budget for RCA Projects supported by IAEA/TCFAppr. 80% of Budget for RCA Projects supported by IAEA/TCF

(Rest of appr. 20% by Extra-budgetary Contributions from MSs) MSs)

• RCA:RCA:RRegional egional CCo-operative o-operative AAgreementgreementFor Research, Development and TrainingFor Research, Development and TrainingRelated to Nuclear Science and TechnologyRelated to Nuclear Science and Technologyfor Asia and the Pacificfor Asia and the Pacific

The 27th Meeting of National RCA Representatives, April 2005, Malaysia

RCA Member StatesRCA Member States(Chronology of Ratification of RCA Agreement)(Chronology of Ratification of RCA Agreement)

• 1972: India, Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, Viet Nam1972: India, Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, Viet Nam• 1973: The Philippines1973: The Philippines• 1974: Bangladesh, Korea, Pakistan1974: Bangladesh, Korea, Pakistan• 1975: Malaysia1975: Malaysia• 1976: Sri Lanka1976: Sri Lanka• 1977: Australia, China1977: Australia, China• 1982: Japan1982: Japan• 1992: Mongolia1992: Mongolia• 1994: Myanmar, New Zealand1994: Myanmar, New Zealand

(Non-RCA Member States in Asia and the Pacific Region: Marshall Island)(Non-RCA Member States in Asia and the Pacific Region: Marshall Island)

IAEA TC ProjectsIAEA TC Projects

IAEA TC ProjectsIAEA TC Projects

National ProjectsNational Projects(PHI/00000)(PHI/00000)

Regional ProjectsRegional Projects(RAS/00/000)(RAS/00/000)

Inter-regionalInter-regionalProjectsProjects

(INT/00/000)(INT/00/000)

RCA ProjectsRCA Projects(03-04 Cycle: 26 (03-04 Cycle: 26

Projects)Projects)Non-RCA ProjectsNon-RCA Projects(2004: 15 Projects)(2004: 15 Projects)

* RAS : Regional Projects of East Asia & the Pacific* RAS : Regional Projects of East Asia & the Pacific

RCA VisionRCA Vision

To become a respected To become a respected Regional Resources CommunityRegional Resources Community In Nuclear science and technology, In Nuclear science and technology, Competence and cost effectiveness,Competence and cost effectiveness,In providing high impact solutions,In providing high impact solutions,On a sustainable basis,On a sustainable basis,To socio-economic development problems,To socio-economic development problems,For identified end-users,For identified end-users,Within the region and Member StatesWithin the region and Member States

RCA MeetingsRCA Meetings

• Policy Level MeetingsPolicy Level Meetings– General Conference Meeting (GCM) – September at ViennaGeneral Conference Meeting (GCM) – September at Vienna– National Representatives Meeting (NRM) – Spring at Member StateNational Representatives Meeting (NRM) – Spring at Member State

• Project Related MeetingsProject Related Meetings- - Lead Country Coordinators (LCC) MeetingLead Country Coordinators (LCC) Meeting- Project Committee Meeting - Project Committee Meeting - Project Advisory Body Meeting- Project Advisory Body Meeting

• Modalities of RCA ProgrammeModalities of RCA Programme- - Events: Regional Training Courses/Workshops Events: Regional Training Courses/Workshops (50-60 events per year in the region)(50-60 events per year in the region)- Scientific Visits- Scientific Visits- Fellowships- Fellowships- Expert Missions- Expert Missions

RCA StakeholdersRCA Stakeholders• National RCA RepresentativesNational RCA Representatives• RCA ChairRCA Chair• Director of RCARODirector of RCARO• Standing Advisory Committee (SAC) of RCAROStanding Advisory Committee (SAC) of RCARO• Thematic Sector Lead Country Coordinators (TSLCCs) and AssiThematic Sector Lead Country Coordinators (TSLCCs) and Assi

stant Lead Country Coordinators (TSALCCs)stant Lead Country Coordinators (TSALCCs)• Project Lead Country Coordinators (PLCCs) and Assistant ProjeProject Lead Country Coordinators (PLCCs) and Assistant Proje

ct Lead Country Coordinators (APLCCs)ct Lead Country Coordinators (APLCCs)• National RCA Project Coordinators (NPCs)National RCA Project Coordinators (NPCs)• National Project Teams (NPTs)National Project Teams (NPTs)

- IAEA SideIAEA Side- IAEA/RCA Coordinator (RCA office)- IAEA/RCA Coordinator (RCA office)- Technical Officers (TOs)- Technical Officers (TOs)

Roles and Responsibilities of Roles and Responsibilities of National Project CoordinatorsNational Project Coordinators

• Provide leadership for implementation of the project at national Provide leadership for implementation of the project at national levellevel

• Provide information on the progress of the project to the NR on Provide information on the progress of the project to the NR on a regular basisa regular basis

• Provide information through NR to PLCC on the status and Provide information through NR to PLCC on the status and needs of the on-going project, and information needed for needs of the on-going project, and information needed for project design and for drafting detailed project proposal when project design and for drafting detailed project proposal when requested by PLCCrequested by PLCC

• Establish and maintain links with relevant national institutes, and Establish and maintain links with relevant national institutes, and potential end-userspotential end-users

• Establish a National Project Team with the approval of NR, and Establish a National Project Team with the approval of NR, and assign responsibilities for each memberassign responsibilities for each member

Roles and Responsibilities of Roles and Responsibilities of National Project Coordinators (Cont.)National Project Coordinators (Cont.)

• Recommend to NR for nomination to RCA events and activities Recommend to NR for nomination to RCA events and activities and ensure their timely nominationand ensure their timely nomination

• Prepare Work Plan for implementation of the project at national lPrepare Work Plan for implementation of the project at national level (National Work Plan), and monitor the implementation throuevel (National Work Plan), and monitor the implementation through regular consultations with the National Project Teamgh regular consultations with the National Project Team

• Submit a progress report of project activities to PLCC through NSubmit a progress report of project activities to PLCC through NR twice a year (end of June and end of December)R twice a year (end of June and end of December)

• Report on the progress of the project, and future project requireReport on the progress of the project, and future project requirements at the Project Committee Meetingments at the Project Committee Meeting

* Project Committee Meeting: NPCs of participating MSs and the T* Project Committee Meeting: NPCs of participating MSs and the TO of IAEAO of IAEA

RCA Co-operative ProjectsRCA Co-operative Projects

• Thematic Sectors and Lead Country CoordinatorsThematic Sectors and Lead Country Coordinators1. 1. AgricultureAgriculture – CPR (Sun Quoqing) – CPR (Sun Quoqing)2. 2. Human HealthHuman Health – JPN (Takashi Nakano) – JPN (Takashi Nakano)3. 3. Industry – IND (Industry – IND (Gursharan SinghGursharan Singh))4. 4. EnvironmentEnvironment – NZE (Andreas Markowitz) – NZE (Andreas Markowitz)55. Energy Planning – ROK (. Energy Planning – ROK (Man-Ki LeeMan-Ki Lee))6. 6. Research Reactor Utilization - ROKResearch Reactor Utilization - ROK (B. J. Jun) (B. J. Jun)7. 7. Radiation Safety – AUL (Radiation Safety – AUL (David WoodsDavid Woods))

ENO (Electronic Networking and Outreach) – MAL (Safuan Sulaiman)ENO (Electronic Networking and Outreach) – MAL (Safuan Sulaiman)

* Term of the current LCCs: Until 2006* Term of the current LCCs: Until 2006

2005-06 RCA Projects2005-06 RCA Projects

• Agriculture (3)Agriculture (3)

1) 5/040: Enhancement of genetic diversity in food, pulses, and oil crop1) 5/040: Enhancement of genetic diversity in food, pulses, and oil crops and establishment of mutant germplasm network (RDA s and establishment of mutant germplasm network (RDA 강철환강철환 ))2) 5/043: Development of sustainable land use and management strate2) 5/043: Development of sustainable land use and management strategies for controlling soil erosion and improving soil and water quality (RDgies for controlling soil erosion and improving soil and water quality (RDA A 정필균정필균 ))3) 5/044: Integrated approach for improving livestock production utilizin3) 5/044: Integrated approach for improving livestock production utilizing indigenous resources and conserving the environment (RDA g indigenous resources and conserving the environment (RDA 장원경장원경 ))

2005-06 RCA Projects2005-06 RCA Projects• Human Health (6)Human Health (6)

1) 6/029: Distance assisted training for nuclear medicine technicians 1) 6/029: Distance assisted training for nuclear medicine technicians (( 서울의대 정준기서울의대 정준기 ))2) 6/033: Distance education in radiation oncology (KIRAMS 2) 6/033: Distance education in radiation oncology (KIRAMS 유성렬유성렬 ))3) 6/038: Strengthening medical physics through education and training 3) 6/038: Strengthening medical physics through education and training (KIRAMS (KIRAMS 지영훈지영훈 ) ) 4) 6/040: Improvement of QA for brachytherapy of frequent cancers in t4) 6/040: Improvement of QA for brachytherapy of frequent cancers in the region (KIRAMS he region (KIRAMS 조철구조철구 ))5) 6/041: Prevention of osteoporosis and promotion of bone bass in Asi5) 6/041: Prevention of osteoporosis and promotion of bone bass in Asian population using a food-based approach (KIRAMS: an population using a food-based approach (KIRAMS: 심정섭심정섭 ))6) 6/042: Tumor imaging using radioisotopes (6) 6/042: Tumor imaging using radioisotopes ( 서울의대 정재민서울의대 정재민 ))

2005-06 RCA Projects2005-06 RCA Projects• Industry (3)Industry (3)

1)1) 8/098: Radiation technology for development of advanced 8/098: Radiation technology for development of advanced materials (KAERI materials (KAERI 노영창노영창 ))

2)2) 8/099: Radioisotope technology for natural resource exploration 8/099: Radioisotope technology for natural resource exploration and exploitation (KAERI and exploitation (KAERI 정성희정성희 ))

3)3) 8/100: Advanced industrial radiography (KAERI 8/100: Advanced industrial radiography (KAERI 정용무정용무 ))

2005-06 RCA Projects2005-06 RCA Projects• Environment (3)Environment (3)

1) 7/013: Nuclear techniques for improved management of trans-1) 7/013: Nuclear techniques for improved management of trans-boundary air pollution in the RCA region (KAERI boundary air pollution in the RCA region (KAERI 정용삼정용삼 ))2) 8/095: Improving regional capacity for assessment, planning and 2) 8/095: Improving regional capacity for assessment, planning and response to aquatic environmental emergencies (KORDI response to aquatic environmental emergencies (KORDI 홍기훈홍기훈 ))3) 8/097: Application of isotope techniques in groundwater 3) 8/097: Application of isotope techniques in groundwater contamination studies in urbanized and industrialized areas (KAERI contamination studies in urbanized and industrialized areas (KAERI 김천수김천수 ))

2005-06 RCA Projects2005-06 RCA Projects• Energy Planning (1)Energy Planning (1)

1) 0/041: Tracing future sustainability paths through nuclear and other 1) 0/041: Tracing future sustainability paths through nuclear and other energy options (KAERI energy options (KAERI 이만기이만기 ))

• Research Reactor Utilization (1)Research Reactor Utilization (1)

1) 4/024: RI production and neutron beam applications with assured 1) 4/024: RI production and neutron beam applications with assured safety (KAERI safety (KAERI 김영진김영진 ))

2005-06 RCA Projects2005-06 RCA Projects• Radiation Safety (3)Radiation Safety (3)

1) 9/029: Harmonization of radiation safety (KINS 1) 9/029: Harmonization of radiation safety (KINS 이병수이병수 ))2) 9/031: Assessment of radiological risks (KAERI 2) 9/031: Assessment of radiological risks (KAERI 이창우이창우 ))3) 9/032: Radiological emergency response (KINS 3) 9/032: Radiological emergency response (KINS 한승재한승재 ))

Budget Allocation by Thematic SectorBudget Allocation by Thematic Sector(2005-06)(2005-06)

• AgricultureAgriculture 898,830 (13.77%)898,830 (13.77%)• Human Health Human Health 1,803,420 (27.62%) 1,803,420 (27.62%)• IndustryIndustry 961,620 (14.73%)961,620 (14.73%)• Environment Environment 1,019,290 (15.61%) 1,019,290 (15.61%)• EnergyEnergy 274,590 ( 4.21%)274,590 ( 4.21%)• Res. ReactorRes. Reactor 312,610 (4.79%)312,610 (4.79%)• Radiation SafetyRadiation Safety 786,440 (12.05%)786,440 (12.05%)• Management of TCDCManagement of TCDC 471,770 (7.23%)471,770 (7.23%)

TOTALTOTAL USD 6,528,670 (100%) USD 6,528,670 (100%)

2727thth RCA NRM RCA NRM

• Venue: Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaVenue: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia• Dates: 4-8 April 2005Dates: 4-8 April 2005• Scientific ForumScientific Forum

- 6-7 April 2005 - 6-7 April 2005 - Theme: Fusion of Knowledge for Sustainable Development- Theme: Fusion of Knowledge for Sustainable Development

+ 28+ 28thth RCA NRM in Thailand in 2006 (Alternate: Viet Nam) RCA NRM in Thailand in 2006 (Alternate: Viet Nam)+ 29+ 29thth RCA NRM in Australia in 2007 RCA NRM in Australia in 2007

Prioritization of RCA 2007-08 Prioritization of RCA 2007-08 Projects ProposalsProjects Proposals

AgricultureAgriculture1) Improvement of Crop Quality and Stress Tolerance1) Improvement of Crop Quality and Stress Tolerance2) Food-Irradiation Technology for Improving Scio-economic Development2) Food-Irradiation Technology for Improving Scio-economic Development3) Improvement of Productivity of Small Ruminant Generic Resources3) Improvement of Productivity of Small Ruminant Generic Resources

Human HealthHuman Health 1) Nuclear Medicine Technologists Training1) Nuclear Medicine Technologists Training2) 3D Radiotherapy for Predominant Cancers in the Region2) 3D Radiotherapy for Predominant Cancers in the Region3) Strengthening Medical Physics through Education and Training3) Strengthening Medical Physics through Education and Training4) Development of Advanced PET and CT Technologies4) Development of Advanced PET and CT Technologies


IndustryIndustry 1) New Applications of NAS in Minerals and Resources Industries1) New Applications of NAS in Minerals and Resources Industries2) Development of Advanced Industrial Radiography and Tomography2) Development of Advanced Industrial Radiography and Tomography3) Radiation Processing Applications for Health and Environment3) Radiation Processing Applications for Health and Environment4) Improving Environment using Radiotracer and Sealed Source4) Improving Environment using Radiotracer and Sealed Source

EnvironmentEnvironment 1) Source Identification of Air Particulate Pollution1) Source Identification of Air Particulate Pollution2) Assessment of Radiological Impact of Nuclear Power Activities2) Assessment of Radiological Impact of Nuclear Power Activities3) Assessment of Fresh Water Quality using Environmental Isotopes3) Assessment of Fresh Water Quality using Environmental Isotopes4) Impact Study on Heavy-elements on Water Pollution4) Impact Study on Heavy-elements on Water Pollution


Research Reactor UtilizationResearch Reactor Utilization1) Increase of Material Value by Neutron Irradiation1) Increase of Material Value by Neutron Irradiation2) Advances in PSA of RR and their Application2) Advances in PSA of RR and their Application3) Severe Core Damage Analysis Code Development3) Severe Core Damage Analysis Code Development

Radiation ProtectionRadiation Protection1) Sustainability of Regional Radiation Protection Infrastructure1) Sustainability of Regional Radiation Protection Infrastructure

Energy PlanningEnergy Planning1) Formulation of Sustainable Energy Development Strategies under the 1) Formulation of Sustainable Energy Development Strategies under the

Framework of Climate ChangeFramework of Climate Change

Decisions by 27Decisions by 27thth NRM on RCARO NRM on RCARO • Appointed a new RCARO DirectorAppointed a new RCARO Director

- Open Application from MSs through Vacancy Notice - Open Application from MSs through Vacancy Notice - Selection Committee’s Review- Selection Committee’s Review- Advisory Committee’s Recommendation- Advisory Committee’s Recommendation- Appointment by NRM- Appointment by NRM

• Agreed Full Operation of RCARO Agreed Full Operation of RCARO (As the necessary legal provisions functioning in Korea complet(As the necessary legal provisions functioning in Korea completed, NRM agreed RCARO to enter into full operation)ed, NRM agreed RCARO to enter into full operation)

• Approved RCARO 2005 Work PlanApproved RCARO 2005 Work Plan- - RCARO Strategic WorkshopRCARO Strategic Workshop - A pilot project with international development organizations- A pilot project with international development organizations- Highlight RCA success stories - Highlight RCA success stories


Why Regional Office Needed?Why Regional Office Needed?

Need to have an organization stationed in the region that willNeed to have an organization stationed in the region that will - represent Member States- represent Member States before regional and international before regional and international

organizations organizations - reflect regional requirements - reflect regional requirements when formulating co-operative projectswhen formulating co-operative projects- increase awareness- increase awareness about RCA so that its achievements and potentials about RCA so that its achievements and potentials

can be recognized properly can be recognized properly - attract donors- attract donors thus promote RCA project partners thus promote RCA project partners- endeavor for - endeavor for preserving and enhancing nuclear knowledgepreserving and enhancing nuclear knowledge for future for future

needsneeds

Mandate of RCAROMandate of RCARO

• Increasing RCA Awareness (Visibility)Increasing RCA Awareness (Visibility)• Promoting RCA Partnerships (Viability) Promoting RCA Partnerships (Viability)

• Nuclear Knowledge Preservation and EnhancementNuclear Knowledge Preservation and Enhancement• Other Directives by Member StatesOther Directives by Member States

Milestones of RCAROMilestones of RCARO

• 2000: Korea offered to host RCARO in Korea2000: Korea offered to host RCARO in Korea• 2001: MSs agreed to establish RCARO in Korea2001: MSs agreed to establish RCARO in Korea• 2002: RCARO opened in Korea (27 March 2002)2002: RCARO opened in Korea (27 March 2002)• 2003: RCA GCM adopted a ‘Resolution on the Establishment of the RC2003: RCA GCM adopted a ‘Resolution on the Establishment of the RC

ARO in Korea’ to provide a legal back-up measure for functioningARO in Korea’ to provide a legal back-up measure for functioning• 2005: RCA NRM agreed full operation of RCARO after the 3-year interi2005: RCA NRM agreed full operation of RCARO after the 3-year interi

m period and appointed a new Director selected through open applicatim period and appointed a new Director selected through open applicationsons

Operation of RCAROOperation of RCARO• Operational budget: Contribution by Korean GovernmentOperational budget: Contribution by Korean Government

(2002: $ 0.4 M, 2003: $ 0.5 M, 2004: $ 0.6 M, 2005: $ 0.7M)(2002: $ 0.4 M, 2003: $ 0.5 M, 2004: $ 0.6 M, 2005: $ 0.7M)• Location: Presently at Daejeon (within the KAERI premises)Location: Presently at Daejeon (within the KAERI premises)• Staff: 6 including an Appointed DirectorStaff: 6 including an Appointed Director• Steering Committee operated by the host Government reviews operatioSteering Committee operated by the host Government reviews operatio

nal aspect of RCARO (9 Members, Chair: Director General, Atomic Enenal aspect of RCARO (9 Members, Chair: Director General, Atomic Energy Bureau, MOST)rgy Bureau, MOST)

• Standing Advisory Committee appointed by RCA Member States advisStanding Advisory Committee appointed by RCA Member States advises roles and responsibilities of RCARO on behalf of the Member States es roles and responsibilities of RCARO on behalf of the Member States (Currently, PAK, MAL, THA, AUL, ROK and IAEA)(Currently, PAK, MAL, THA, AUL, ROK and IAEA)

• Technical Advisory Committee (Local and external experts to give advicTechnical Advisory Committee (Local and external experts to give advice on RCARO initiated projects) – Local RCA Stakeholderse on RCARO initiated projects) – Local RCA Stakeholders

RCARO Advisory Committee Meeting (April 2005, Kuala Lumpur)RCARO Advisory Committee Meeting (April 2005, Kuala Lumpur)

자문위원회… ..

RCA Awareness Increasing RCA Awareness Increasing ProgrammeProgramme

• Strengthening RCA Information Flow Activities through Strengthening RCA Information Flow Activities through InternetInternet(Operation of RCARO website, RCARO Emailing Service, Linkage with (Operation of RCARO website, RCARO Emailing Service, Linkage with Nuclear related Industry in the Region, Linkage with Nuclear Education and Nuclear related Industry in the Region, Linkage with Nuclear Education and Training Institutions in the Region, Linkage with regional and international Training Institutions in the Region, Linkage with regional and international development partners, Database for Industrial Nuclear Applications in the development partners, Database for Industrial Nuclear Applications in the Region, etc.)Region, etc.)

• Support High-tech Computers to Member StatesSupport High-tech Computers to Member States(In 2004, RCARO supported 2 sets of high-tech computers plus laser-jet (In 2004, RCARO supported 2 sets of high-tech computers plus laser-jet printers to Bangladesh, Myanmar, Sri Lanka and Philippine)printers to Bangladesh, Myanmar, Sri Lanka and Philippine)

• PublicationsPublications(CD Rom for RCA Information Kit, Booklets for RCA Success Stories)(CD Rom for RCA Information Kit, Booklets for RCA Success Stories)

Continued.Continued.

• Presentations, Briefing Meetings, Lectures on RCA and RCAROPresentations, Briefing Meetings, Lectures on RCA and RCARO (Governme (Government, Diplomatic Missions both in Korea and at Member States, Industry, Academic Institnt, Diplomatic Missions both in Korea and at Member States, Industry, Academic Institutions, Hospitals, International Seminars/Conferences, etc)utions, Hospitals, International Seminars/Conferences, etc)

• RCA Stakeholders MeetingsRCA Stakeholders Meetings (RCA project participants) (RCA project participants)(2002: THA, 2003: VIE, 2004: PHI)(2002: THA, 2003: VIE, 2004: PHI)

• Information programme through the mediaInformation programme through the media (Press interviews, press releases) (Press interviews, press releases)

• Redesigning RCA LogoRedesigning RCA Logo• Study and survey on application of radiation technology in the region Study and survey on application of radiation technology in the region (Exp(Exp

erts invited from Sri Lanka and Indonesia for 4 months work each from May 2004. In 2erts invited from Sri Lanka and Indonesia for 4 months work each from May 2004. In 2005, another 2 experts (Myanmar and Thailand) are planned to invite.)005, another 2 experts (Myanmar and Thailand) are planned to invite.)

RCA Partnership Promoting RCA Partnership Promoting ProgrammeProgramme

• Regional/International Organizations Regional/International Organizations - UNESCAP (Joint Project on Hazardous Waste Management)- UNESCAP (Joint Project on Hazardous Waste Management)- ADB (Asian Development Bank)- ADB (Asian Development Bank)- UNU (Joint Academic Course on Nuclear Policy Establishment)- UNU (Joint Academic Course on Nuclear Policy Establishment)- FNCA (Complementary Co-operation for Synergic Impact)- FNCA (Complementary Co-operation for Synergic Impact)

• KOICA (Korea International Co-operation Agency)KOICA (Korea International Co-operation Agency)

- - Nuclear Medicine Internship Training CourseNuclear Medicine Internship Training Course (1(1stst Year Course: Oct. 2003, 15 Participants from RCA MSs) Year Course: Oct. 2003, 15 Participants from RCA MSs) (2(2ndnd Year Course: Oct. 2004, 15 Participants from RCA MSs) Year Course: Oct. 2004, 15 Participants from RCA MSs)- Regional Training Courses- Regional Training Courses

RCA Partnership Promotion withRCA Partnership Promotion with

Regional and InternationalRegional and International

Development OrganizationsDevelopment Organizations

Continued.Continued.

• Korean Nuclear Institutes (KAERI, KINS, KIRAMS, KEPRI, etc)Korean Nuclear Institutes (KAERI, KINS, KIRAMS, KEPRI, etc)(To accept post-doc fellowships from Member States for attachment to (To accept post-doc fellowships from Member States for attachment to Korea’s major national nuclear research and development projects) Korea’s major national nuclear research and development projects)

• Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)(To accept students from Member States for Master’s Degree course in (To accept students from Member States for Master’s Degree course in nuclear and quantum engineering)nuclear and quantum engineering)

• Korea Institute of Radiological and Medical Science (KIRAMS)Korea Institute of Radiological and Medical Science (KIRAMS)(To transfer quality Co-60 equipment with radiation source from Korea to (To transfer quality Co-60 equipment with radiation source from Korea to Member States for cancer treatment: In 2004, transfer of a Co-60 unit to Member States for cancer treatment: In 2004, transfer of a Co-60 unit to Viet Nam on-going)Viet Nam on-going)

RCARO Initiated ProgrammesRCARO Initiated Programmes

Other Directives from MSsOther Directives from MSs

• Workshop on RCA Working-Level Staff of Member States (June 2004 in Daejeon, KoreWorkshop on RCA Working-Level Staff of Member States (June 2004 in Daejeon, Korea)a)- Dates: 7-9 June 2005- Dates: 7-9 June 2005- Place: Cheju Island (To be confirmed)- Place: Cheju Island (To be confirmed)- Invited RCA experts: AUL, MAL, PHI, IND, IAEA/RCA Coordinator and Former RCA Coor- Invited RCA experts: AUL, MAL, PHI, IND, IAEA/RCA Coordinator and Former RCA Coordinatordinator

• Database of RCA related information Database of RCA related information - UN systems organizations- UN systems organizations- International financial organizations- International financial organizations- Regional and International development organizations- Regional and International development organizations- National organizations for international development- National organizations for international development

- National holidays of RCA Member States- National holidays of RCA Member States

- RCA related acronyms (general, technical, international acronyms)- RCA related acronyms (general, technical, international acronyms)

Three Pillars of RCA Information FlowThree Pillars of RCA Information Flow

1.1. IAEA TC Website-RCAIAEA TC Website-RCAwww-tc.iaea.orgwww-tc.iaea.org

- RCA Vienna (under IAEA TC Website) - RCA Vienna (under IAEA TC Website)

2.2. RCA Regional Website (MAL-hosted) RCA Regional Website (MAL-hosted) www.rca.iaea.orgwww.rca.iaea.org

-- RCA Membbers-only Homepage RCA Membbers-only Homepage ( (www.rca.iaea.org/members/Default.htmwww.rca.iaea.org/members/Default.htm))

Password: rcaPassword: rcaID: enetID: enet

3. RCARO Website (RCA Regional Office)3. RCARO Website (RCA Regional Office) www.rcaro.orgwww.rcaro.org

http://www.rca.iaea.org/members/Default.htm

FNCA ActivitiesFNCA Activities

• Research Reactor UtilizationResearch Reactor Utilization- Tc-99m Generation for nuclear medicine- Tc-99m Generation for nuclear medicine- Neutron Activation Analysis (NAA) for analysis of airborne particulates and Ko-met- Neutron Activation Analysis (NAA) for analysis of airborne particulates and Ko-method applicationhod application- Neutron Scattering (NS)- Neutron Scattering (NS)

• Application for AgricultureApplication for Agriculture- Mutation Breeding (Drought tolerant sorghum and soybean, insect resistant orchid- Mutation Breeding (Drought tolerant sorghum and soybean, insect resistant orchids, disease resistant banana)s, disease resistant banana)- Bio-fertilizer for Nitrogen Fixing Plants- Bio-fertilizer for Nitrogen Fixing Plants

• Application for Medical CareApplication for Medical Care- Radiation Oncology (Development and use of protocol for standardized cancer treat- Radiation Oncology (Development and use of protocol for standardized cancer treatment, in particular, uterine cancer and nasopharyngeal cancer)ment, in particular, uterine cancer and nasopharyngeal cancer)- Cyclotron and PET in Nuclear Medicine (supported by MAL)- Cyclotron and PET in Nuclear Medicine (supported by MAL)

FNCA Activities (Cont.)FNCA Activities (Cont.)

• Public Information of Nuclear EnergyPublic Information of Nuclear Energy• Improvement of Radioactive Waste ManagementImprovement of Radioactive Waste Management

- - To respond to international trends in radiation protection To respond to international trends in radiation protection - To improve RWM system in member countries- To improve RWM system in member countries

• Nuclear Safety Culture (sponsored by AUL)Nuclear Safety Culture (sponsored by AUL)- Peer review on safety culture of research reactors by experts- Peer review on safety culture of research reactors by experts

• Human Resources DevelopmentHuman Resources Development- - Development of HRD strategy to meet the need of nuclear power and Development of HRD strategy to meet the need of nuclear power and radiation applicationsradiation applications

• Industrial Application (Low-energy Electron Accelerator) Industrial Application (Low-energy Electron Accelerator) forfor material development and environmental conservationmaterial development and environmental conservation

• (NEW) Role of Nuclear Energy for Sustainable Development in Asia(NEW) Role of Nuclear Energy for Sustainable Development in Asia

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