STRENTHENING REGIONAL COOPERATION IN AFRICA: LESSONS LEARNED FROM THE FORUM OF NUCLEAR REGULATORY BODIES IN AFRICA

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1 STRENTHENING REGIONAL COOPERATION IN AFRICA: LESSONS LEARNED FROM THE FORUM OF NUCLEAR REGULATORY BODIES IN AFRICA Dr. B Tyobeka CEO, National Nuclear Regulator, South Africa Deputy Chairman, FNRBA

2 CONTENTS 1. Background 2. Lessons Learned 3. Challenges 4. Priorities 5. Conclusion

3 REGIONAL CONTEXT NPP Research Reactors Radioactive Sources X-ray generators NORM Strengthening nuclear and radiation infrastructure Self-Assessments Nuclear Embarking and Expansion New Research Reactor programmes Strengthening nuclear and radiation infrastructure Formation of Regional Body

4 FNRBA FORMATION Planning Meetings with IAEA Proposal for Regional Body FNRBA launched at 1st RCM of RAF 09/038 on Self-Assessment in 2009, RSA The Forum is open to all Nuclear Regulatory Bodies in the region FNRBA s Charter adopted, 23 Members Membership voluntary, currently 35 Members

5 VISION, MISSION, VALUES Efficient and effective regional network advancing excellence in regulatory systems for radiation protection, nuclear safety and security in Africa Platform and mechanism for exchange of experiences, sharing knowledge and capacity building thereby contributing to and promoting the development and harmonisation of regulatory infrastructures in Africa for radiation and nuclear safety and security Excellence Professionalism Self-Initiative Transparency Respect Inclusiveness

6 PARTICIPATING COUNTRIES

7 OBJECTIVES OF FNRBA Establishment of regulatory infrastructure in all member countries Compliance and compatibility of national regulatory systems with IAEA standards FNRBA Framework for capacity building in radiation and nuclear safety and security Mutual support, coordination by utilization of regional and international resources and expertise

8 FNRBA ORGANS Steering Committee Chairman Vice Chairman Secretary Deputy Secretary North Africa Southern Africa East Africa West Africa Central Africa Plenary Body TWGs Publications Committee Technical Advisory Groups Plenary meeting 1/year, 7 meetings so far Steering Committee meeting 2/year, 11 meetings so far Working Groups meetings in accordance with TORs

9 TECHNICAL WORKING GROUPS TWG Title Coordinator TWG-1 Upgrading Legislative and Regulatory Infrastructure Ethiopia TWG-2 Upgrading of Radiation Safety in Radiotherapy Tunisia TWG-3 Regulatory Framework for Licensing of NPP South Africa TWG-4 Upgrading of Radiation Safety in Uranium Mining and Milling Namibia TWG-5 Upgrading of Nuclear Safety in Research Reactor Ghana TWG-6 Education and Training, and Knowledge Management Nigeria TWG-7 Upgrading of RS and Waste Safety Mngmt Infrastructure Tanzania TWG-8 Upgrading of Transport Safety Zimbabwe TWG-9 Emergency Planning and Response South Africa TGW10 Nuclear Security Egypt

10 INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION Strategic Partners IAEA/UN, AU Financial Partnerships Donors Technical partnerships Technical Organisations ACTIVITIES (regulatory functions, thematic areas) ~20 RTC, workshops, meetings, conferences (IAEA, KINS, USNRC, IRSN) Year Conferences, meetings FNRBA-AU MOU FNRBA-KINS 2010 LOI TAMU-FNRBA 2013 Practical Arrangements IAEA-FNRBA 2013 Donor-FNRBA meeting 2014

11 LESSONS LEARNED IT platforms on GNSSN National Nuclear Regulatory Portals Management and Communication Tools Nuclear Safety Knowledge Management Partnerships Technical organisations Donors In-kind contributions Building Capacity Close collaboration with IAEA Competence and capacity plans RTC workshops, meetings Supporting Global safety and security network Complementing IAEA TC activities

12 LESSONS LEARNED Increased MS collaboration and networking on global and subject matters Agreed management structure and implementing arrangements Awareness, Hosting and Participation in International Peer Reviews Donor and partners engagement Identification and Implementation of Capacity Building activities

13 CHALLENGES Legislative and Regulatory Framework Different levels of development Consistency with international standards Finance and human resources to implement Independence of Regulatory Bodies

14 CHALLENGES Involvement of all organs or role players Events calendar Coordination with other regional forums and bodies Harmonised work plans Promotion in member Countries Involvement of political and policy makers Dissemination of information and achievements Utilization of partnerships Qualified and experienced workforce Cooperation in TWGs Alignment with similar initiatives Competing Country priorities

15 CHALLENGES Commitment from Member Countries Interface with Donors Donor identification process Financial Planning Performance against Strategic Initiatives Annual TWG Reports Self-Assessment or Evaluation Communication Protocols or systems Reporting systems TWG websites

16 STRATEGIC PRIORITIES Strategic Plan Awareness and coordination with political policy makers, other regional fora and organizations Effective network of human resources, capacity building supported by an IT platform Developing, promoting and implementing high standards of radiation protection, nuclear safety and security Implementation of capacity building activities at the national and regional level in radiation protection, nuclear safety and security Harmonization of emergency preparedness and response, transport safety and security plans in line with international standards

17 SHORT TERM PRIORITIES Alignment with IAEA projects Focal Point with IAEA Capacity Building Centres Expert Database Funding Model Donor Coordination and Engagement IAEA Peer Reviews Implementation of action plans

18 CONCLUSION Regulatory infrastructures, capacities and associated challenges in Africa vary greatly FNRBA is the mechanism through which international community supports the strengthening and sustaining of regulatory infrastructures Effectiveness of FNRBA is essential to harmonise and improve regulatory infrastructures and standards Work of the FNRBA has contributed to capacity building and networking in the region, but much more can be done Planning, Coordination and Commitment of existing FNRBA partners critical in strengthening regulatory infrastructures

19 THANK YOU!

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