Infrastructure Development TM/WS Infrastructure Development 9-12 February 2010 Breakout session – Group 4
TM/WS – Breakout session9-12 February Group4Infrastructure Development 1. EXPERIENCES 1. Common features / needs 1. – strong political commitment 2. - public acceptance 3. legal / regulatory infrastructure in place 2. Georgia, Mongolia, Poland (before milestone 1) 3. Belarus, (milestone 2) 4. Iran (before milestone 3) 5. Ukraine, Lithuania (established nuclear infrastructure)
TM/WS – Breakout session9-12 February Group4Infrastructure Development 2. LESSONS LEARNED 1. Strong and steady commitment to go nuclear (political consensus) on energetic safe basis (energy security) 2. Consider financing structures from the early beginning of the process 3. Use experience from other countries, IAEA guides, recommendations, standards, etc. 4. Collaborate with IAEA, etc. 5. Do not mix technologies 6. Go in parallel with training, legislative and regulatory frameworks 7. Combine private and governmental interests (have clear legislation to support investment in nuclear)
TM/WS – Breakout session9-12 February Group4Infrastructure Development 3. DIFFICULTIES/CHALLENGES 1. Implementation of milestones (lack of common procedures) 2. Lack of in/country system and structure of human resources development 3. Knowledge management / Human resources development 4. Political instability 5. Gaining public acceptance 6. Secure funding 7. Involvement of local industry
TM/WS – Breakout session9-12 February Group4Infrastructure Development 4. RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Do not rush to implement a nuclear programme 2. Keep the program as simple as possible 3. Go step by step 4. Learn from others 5. Have supporting legislation