Actions of 43rd RCA GCM on the Report of WG on the RCARO’s Future Role Alumanda M. Dela Rosa National Representative of the Philippines and Member, WG on the RCARO’s Future Role 2nd Working Group Meeting on Future Role of RCARO, 20-22 January 2015, Jeju, Republic of Korea www.pnri.dost.gov.ph

Objectives of the Meeting To facilitate the WG to exchange views and opinions on the RCARO’s possible future role To facilitate the WG’s review of the issues raised in the Strategic Paper reported by the RCARO Director To agree on conclusions and recommendations on the future role of RCARO To prepare an associated Work Plan www.pnri.dost.gov.ph

Major Discussion Points Implementation of Supplementary Projects Support of Research Projects Support of training/Education Projects Coordination of the RCA Working Groups and ad hoc Committees Recruitment of a Senior Staff Member www.pnri.dost.gov.ph

Comments of Government Parties on the WG Report AUL sought clarification on the supplementary projects. RCARO Director opined that these could be used to amplify certain aspects of ongoing projects or work on concerns arising from these projects The DIR-TCAP suggested that these could function like the IAEA Reserve Programme which is used to address emergencies that cannot wait for the next programme cycle www.pnri.dost.gov.ph

Comments of Government Parties on the WG Report JPN raised the concern that the proposals or recommendations lack specificity including required resources and financial implications Noted that until such details are known, JPN would not be in a position to agree to the proposals www.pnri.dost.gov.ph

Actions of the 43rd GCM The Meeting took note of the WG Report and thanked the WG and the RCARO for their efforts; endorsed the continuation of the WG and approved the WG schedule of a 2nd meeting; requested the WG to deliver a report on its program at the 37th NRM ; noted that it will be essential to demonstrate that adequate resources can be secured prior to considering the expansion of the RCARO’s role www.pnri.dost.gov.ph