Arab Region Arab Network for Nuclear Regulators Annu
Arab Region Arab Network for Nuclear Regulators (Annu. R) Training and Tutoring Feedback 15 -16 June 2016 Dr. Abdelmajid MAHJOUB DG Arab Atomic Energy Agency
ANNu. R MEMBRE STATES 22 member states in LAS African Countries Gulf Countries Bahrain KSA Kuwait Oman Qatar UAE Egypt Libya Sudan Tunisia Mauritania Morocco Algeria Comoros Djibouti Somalia Asian Arab Countries Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon , Palestine, Syria, Yemen, 2
NPPS in the Region At present: - One country is constructing a NPP, the first reactor to be commissioned by end 2016 - Two countries are in a very advanced stage of starting construction. Technology chosen and contracts signed. - Two countries are actively preparing their NP programme - In 2025 the Arab region may have three NPPs work. 3
ANNu. R WHY? To ensure that safety, security and knowledge, experience, and lessons learned are made visible and available, through links between Arab RB, To enable and support interaction and collaboration between competent people and organizations relevant to nuclear regulation. Therefore, The Arab Network of Nuclear Regulators (ANNu. R) has been established January 2010 4
ANNu. R Meetings 5 First meeting May 2011 Second meeting April 2012 Third meeting March 2013 Fourth meeting March 2014 Fifth meeting March 2015 Sixth meeting March 2016
ANNu. R HIERARCHY ANNu. R Plenary Representatives of Arab Regulatory Bs Chair Steering Committee Plenary TWG 1 Strengthening infrastructure and capacity building TWG 2 Legislation and Regulation frameworks TWG 3 Emergency preparedness and response TWG 7 Transport of Nuclear and radioactive Materials 6 TWG 4 Radioactive waste management and disposal of spent fuel TWG 8 Safety Management of Research Reactors TWG 5 Safety, Security & Safeguards TWG 6 Information Technology
COOPERATION WITH EU Ø EU representatives participate at all ANNu. R meetings ØEU supported a training course on Legal & Regulatory Frameworks and Basic Safety Requirements for NPP, ØApril 2013, Hammamet, Tunisia. 7
EU-ANNu. R 2015 ACTIVITIES EU-Acquis, legal and regulatory framework, regulatory role and responsibilities for licensing and enforcement Regulatory functions, licensing management, basic safety concepts and decision making Radiation Protection and regulatory emergency preparedness Radiation protection principles and system at Nuclear Facilities: Tunisia 21 -24/4/2015 8
ANNu. R Number of training events per Year 18 16 13 12 7 4 Year 2010 9 Year 2011 Year 2012 Year 2013 Year 2014 Year 2015
395 312 298 265 175 120 Year 2011 Year 2012 Year 2013 Year 2014 year 2015
ANNu. R STRATEGIC PLAN 2016 -2020 THE STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES To provide a platform for fostering regional cooperation in the area of regulatory infrastructure. To provide the platform for the exchange of expertise, information and experience. To provide opportunity for mutual support and coordination of regional initiatives. To provide basis for the establishment of a regional and national capacity building framework. 11
ANNu. R STRATEGIC PLAN 2016 -2020 THE ACTION PLAN 1 Establishment and/or development of a national regulatory body in all Arab countries with high level of competencies and capabilities in line with the IAEA safety standards. 2. Harmonization of the national plans for emergency preparedness and response in line with international requirements and formation of an emergency response network to facilitate exchange of information and sharing of experience 12
ANNu. R STRATEGIC PLAN 2016 -2020 THE ACTION PLAN 3. Enhancing the capability of Member States to build and maintain competence in management of radioactive sources and waste in line with the IAEA safety standards and security guidance. 4. Ensuring safe and secure utilization of research reactors 5. Establishment of an efficient and effective network of human resources and a cyber-community to ensure sustainable regional cooperation and to align national strategies for capacity building with IAEA safety standards and security guidance 13
Future Needs in the present Training and Tutoring Catalogue § - Regional workshop on the development of safety regulations § - Training course/workshop on licensing of nuclear installations and conduct of regulatory review and assessment § - Workshop on regulatory control of radioactive sources § - Workshop on transport of nuclear materials § - Workshop on competence management for regulatory authorities § - Workshop on safety and security interface § - Workshop on emergency planning and preparedness 14 INSC coordination meeting on T&T
Future Needs NOT in the present Training and Tutoring Catalogue § Proposal for a regional project § Duration: Three years § Title: Safety concerns /strengthening of ANNu. R § Objective: To develop a safety directive for the Arab region in a harmonized manner with the EC directive § Output: Model regulations for licensing of nuclear installations, emergency preparedness and waste management § Outcome: Better trained, more competent ANNu. R staff and appropriate documentations produced 15 INSC coordination meeting on T&T
Lessons Learned: Good Practices. The practical exercises made the workshop more attractive and raised interest in the participants which made a significant contribution to the success of the workshop, through: - Better understanding of the topics covered - Increased interaction among the participants - Increased social and networking relations 16
Final Remarks/ Conclusion While ANNu. R acknowledges the ongoing support of the EU with great thanks, it considers that the level of cooperation has not reached the expected level of support needed by its member states in view to strengthen nuclear safety and security in the Arab region that is intimately linked to the European continent. 17
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