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REGIONAL CO-OPERATIVE AGREEMENT
INTERNATIONAL ATOMIC ENERGY AGENCY
IAEA-RCA-96-AR
XA9745280
RCA ANNUAL REPORT 1996
IAEA, Vienna, 1 October 1997
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DIAL tMRECTLY TO EXTENSION:COMPOSE* OIRECTEMENT LE NUMERO DE POSTE:
1 October 1997
The ChairmanTwenty-Sixth General Conference Meetingof Representatives of RCA Member States
Sir,
In accordance with Article VII.4 of the Regional Co-operative Agreement forResearch, Development and Training Related to Nuclear Science and Technology,1987, as extended in 1992 and 1997, I have the honour to submit a report ofactivities for the calendar year 1996.
Accept, Sir, the assurances of my highest consideration.
QIANTJihuiDeputy Director GeneralHead of the Department of
Technical Co-operation
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Pace
Glossary
Executive Summary i
1. Introduction 1
1.1 Extension of the Regional Co-operative Agreement 1
1.2 National RCA Co-ordinator changes 11.3 RCA Secretariat changes 11.4 RCA Management 2
2. RCA Meetings 2
2.1 Eighteenth Working Group Meeting, Beijing, People's 2Republic of China. 20-24 May 1996
2.2 Meeting of Representatives of AFRA/ARCAL/RCA to 4Review the Achievements of TCDC Activities within theRegional Agreements and to Discuss Future Prospects.Vienna. 29-31 July 1996
2.3 Task Group Meeting to Review the Management Structure 5of the RCA Programme and Develop Proposals for theFuture, Vienna. 11-13 September 1996
2.4 25"' General Conference Meeting of Representatives of 9RCA Member States. Vienna, 18 September 1996
2.5 RCA Project Meetings 11
2.5.1 Expert Advisory Group Meeting on Strengthening 11Radiation Protection Infrastructure (RAS/9/006)Lucas Heights, Australia, 19-23 February 1996
2.5.2 Expert Working Group Meeting on Advanced 12Data Analysis of Radiotracer Flow Experimentsand Physical Model (RAS/92/073), KAERI, Taejon,Republic of Korea, 8-19 April 1996
2.5.3 Expert Working Group Meeting on Routine Analysis 12of Radiotracer Flow Experiments Data and PhysicalModel, KAERI, Taejon, Republic of Korea, 3-14 June 1996
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2.5.4 Consultants Meeting on Thematic Programme to 12bring the Level of Tissue Banking and the Use ofRadiation to Sterilize Human Tissue to InternationalStandards. IAEA. Vienna. Austria, 24-28 July 1996
2.5.5 EAGM on the Formulation of New RCA Industrial 12Application Project 1- Radiation Processing ofPolymers. Takasaki. Japan. 22-24 July 1996
2.5.6 EAGM on Formulation of New RCA Industrial 12Application Project 2-Non-Destructive Testing andEvaluation, Tokyo, Japan. 24-26 July 1996
2.5.7 Final National Co-ordinators Meeting on Radiation 12Sterilization of Tissue Grafts. Brisbane. Australia.30 September to 4 October 1996
2.5.8 EAGM on Thematic Programme on Health Care. Vienna. 13Austria. 4-8 November 1996
3. Technical Programme 13
3.1 Financial Matters 13
3.1.1 Budget and Expenditure for Operational Projects 13
3.1.2 Cash Contributions from the Member States 14
3.1.3 In-kind contributions 14
3.2 Project Activities 14
3.2.1 Joint UNDP/RCA/IAEA Projects 14
3.2.1.1 RAS/92/073, The Use of Isotopes and 14Radiation to Strengthen Technology andSupport Environmentally Sustainable Development
3.2.1.2 New Joint UNDP/RCA/IAEA project proposal 16for 1997-2002
3.2.2 Project in Marine Sciences 17
3.2.3 Projects in Medical and Biological Applications 17
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3.2.3.1 RAS/4/008 " Maintenance of Nuclear 17Instruments"
3.2.3.2 RAS/6/018 "Radioimmunoassay for Hepatitis B 18Diagnosis"
3.2.3.3 RAS/6/022 "Strengthening Nuclear Medicine 19in RCA Member States"
3.2.3.4 RAS/7/003 "Radiation Sterilization of Tissue Grafts" 19
3.2.4 Project in Food and Agriculture 20
3.2.5 Projects on Research Reactor and Energy-Related 20Matters
3.2.5.1 RAS/4/011 "Research Reactor Utilization" 20
3.2.5.2 RAS/0/013 "Energy and Nuclear Power Planning" 21
3.2.5.3 RAS/0/021 "Nuclear Power Planning" 21
3.2.5.4 RAS/0/023 "Energy, Electricity and Nuclear 22Power Planning"
3.2.6 Project in TCDC 22
3.2.7 Project in Nuclear Information 24
3.2.8 Project on Radiation Protection 24
3.2.9 RCA-Related Co-ordinated Research Programme (CRP) 26
3.2.9.1 CRP/E.4.10.9 "Applied Research on Air 26Pollution Using Nuclear Related AnalyticalTechniques in Asia and Pacific Region"
3.2.9.2 CRP/E. 1.20.14 "Evaluation of Radioactive 27Iodine Therapy for Hypothyroidism"
3.2.9.3 CRP/E.30.08 "Ingestion and Organs Content of 27Tracer Elements of Importance in RadiologicalProtection: Reference Asian Man Project, Phase 2"
4. Other Matters
4.1 IAEA Steering Committee on RCA
4.2 Training Events
4.3 RCA Activities Planned for 1997
4.4 Hosting of RCA Working Group Meetings 1979 to 1996
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ANNEXES
Annex 1 Second Agreement to Extend the 1987 Regional Co-operative
Agreement
Annex 2 National RCA Co-ordinators
Annex 3 RCA Programme: IAEA Administrative and TechnicalSupport 1996
Annex 4 Total Budget and Implementation Rate of RCA Projects
as at 31 December 1996
Annex 5 Budget and Implementation Rate of RCA Projects in 1996
Annex 6 Cash Contributions from Member States to RCA
Annex 7 In-kind contributions to RCA in 1996
Annex 8 RCA Programme: Technical Officers 1996
Annex 9 RCA Training Courses Programme 1996
Annex 10 RCA Activities in 1997
Annex 11 Hosting of RCA Working Group Meetings 1979 to 1996
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GLOSSARY
The glossary which follows provides definition of terms and concepts used in the report andapplied in respect of technical co-operation activities of the Agency.
All sums of money in the report are expressed in US dollars and have in most instances beenrounded to the nearest hundred or thousand dollars. Percentages have also been rounded instatistical tables and figures.
Adjusted programme - the total value of activities approved for a given calendar year plusall approved activities brought forward from previous years but not yet implemented. It isagainst this figure - which is not identical with resources actually available that theimplementation rate is measured.
Disbursements - actual cash outlays for activities implemented and services rendered.
Earmarkings - amounts allotted for funding approved activities awaiting implementation.
Implementation - the volume of funds obligated (new obligations) in a given period.
Implementation rate - a ratio obtained by dividing implementation by the adjustedprogramme (expressed as a percentage).
New obligations - the sum of disbursements during the year and year-end unliquidatedobligations minus unliquidated obligations carried over from the previous year.
New resources - the total value of funds received in a calendar year not previously reported.
Programme year - the year for which an activity is planned.
Unliquidated obligations - obligations incurred for which no cash outlays have yet beenmade.
Unobligated balance - total funds available less disbursements and less unliquidatedobligations against the current year.
Executive Summary
The 18th Working Group Meeting held at Beijing, 20-24 May 1996. reviewed varioustechnical and financial matters relating to RCA activities, and made recommendations onthem which were approved at the 25th Meeting of Representatives for RCA. held on 18September 1996 at Vienna. Among the items considered were the draft proposal on a newjoint UNDP/RCA/1AEA project, the participation of RCA representatives in a proposedjoint meeting of the Regional Agreements. AFRA. ARCAL and RCA. and the setting up ofa task force to review the current management of the RCA programme and to prepare anyrecommendations on it for consideration of the 25th Meeting of Representatives for RCA.
The Meeting of the Representatives for the Regional Agreements. AFRA. ARCAL andRCA. was held at Vienna on 29-31 July 1996 to review the progress made so far in supportof TCDC and discuss future course of action to promote it further. The report on itsdeliberations was considered and approved at the 25th Meeting of Representatives forRCA.
3. The Meeting of the task force for reviewing the RCA management issues was convened on11-13 September 1996 and its recommendations received favorable response from the 25thMeeting of Representatives for RCA.
4. The 25th Meeting of the Representatives for RCA was held on 18 September 1996 duringthe week of the 40th IAEA General Conference. The Meeting discussed and took action onvarious reports and recommendations originating from the above-mentioned meetings andother matters brought up by the representatives of Governments parties to RCA Agreement.Venue for the 19th Working Group Meeting was proposed to be Yangon, Myanmar.
5. The adjusted programme for RCA project activities in 1996 was US$4,225,351. TheAgency's share was around 45%, the Member States about 33% and the UNDP about22%.
6. During 1996, a total of 17 RCA projects were operational. The overall implementation ratebased on the adjusted programme for the year was around 63%. The JointUNDP/RCA/IAEA project RAS/8/071 (RAS/92/073) - The Use of Isotopes and Radiationto Strengthen Technology and Support Environmentally Sustainable Development - wascompleted by the end of 1996. The project was considered as highly successful in meetingits objectives. In financial terms it showed an overall implementation rate of 82% over itsfive-year life span.
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7. Awaiting the appointment of an RCA Co-ordinator to replace Mr. J. Easey. the managementsupport to the RCA programme at the Agency Headquarters was provided first by Mr. J.Aslam (up to 3 March 1996) and later by Mr. M.N. Razley (up to 9 July 1996). Mr. K.Yanagisawa took charge as RCA Co-ordinator from 10 July 1996.
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RCA ANNUAL REPORT 1996
1. INTRODUCTION
This report covers project activities in 1996 and will be presented to the 26th General
Conference Meeting of Representatives of RCA Member States on 1st October 1997.
1.1 Extension of the Regional Co-operative Agreement
The intergovernmental agreement, setting out the co-operation between the RCA
Member States, was due to expire on 11 June 1997. During 1996. two RCA Member States.
Singapore and Bangladesh, submitted letters to the Agency, endorsing the extension of the
agreement for a further five-year period with effect from 12 June 1997. The text of the
Second Extension Agreement is given in Annex 1.
1.2 National RCA Co-ordinator changes
The following changes of National RCA Co-ordinators took place during 1996: In
Bangladesh, Mr. M. A. Wazed Miah replaced Mr. Kamaluddin Ahmed; Mr. A. Djaloeis took
over from Mr. Widjang H. Sisworo in Indonesia; in Japan, Mr. Y Endou succeeded Mr. J.
Takahara; in Myanmar, Mr. Tin Hlaing took office after Mr. U. Thein Oo Po Saw. and Mr.
Loh Siew Meng was replaced by Mr. Eng Wee Hua in Singapore. The complete list of
National RCA Co-ordinators is given in Annex 2.
1-3 RCA Secretariat Changes
After Mr. John Easey left the Agency in November 1995, Mr. J. Aslam (13
November 1995-3 March 1996) and Mr. M.N. Razley (4 March - 9 July 1996) performed
duties as acting RCA Co-ordinators. Mr. K. Yanagisawa took office as the new RCA Co-
ordinator on 10 July 1996. As of 1996, RCA Office is situated in East Asia and Pacific
Section in the Division of Technical Co-operation Programmes (TCPM). This change was
implemented as part of the efforts to streamline the operations of the Department of
Technical Co-operation.
The IAEA Administrative and Technical Support Officers in 1996 are listed in Annex
1, In addition, 14 IAEA Technical Officers were providing technical backstoping to the
various RCA projects carried out in 1996, see Annex 8.
1.4 RCA Management
Throughout 1996, there was an on-going dialogue involving the RCA Member States
and the IAEA regarding possible improvement in the management of the programme.
Discussions, which comprised issues such as ownership and prioritization of project
proposals, were held in several meetings, the most important of which are reviewed below.
2. RCA MEETINGS
2.1 Eighteenth Working Group Meeting, Beijing, People's Republic of China,
20-24 May 1996.
The Meeting was attended by 55 participants from 16 RCA Member States. Only
Myanmar was not represented. There were 23 participants from the People's Republic of
China, the host country. The IAEA was represented by Messrs. P.M.C. Barretto. Director,
Division of Technical Co-operation Programmes; H. S. Cherif. Special Assistant. Office of
the Director General; M.N. Razley. Acting RCA Co-ordinator. and Ms. F. Wright, RCA
Office. Mr. Li Donghui, Deputy Director General. Bureau of International Cooperation.
China Atomic Energy Agency was elected Chairman for the Meeting.
The Meeting consisted of the inaugural session, five technical sessions and three
administrative sessions. Important agenda items described in the executive summary of the
meeting report are shown below. Further details are available in the Working Group Report,
approved by the 25th Meeting of the RCA Representatives held in Vienna.
(1) The current joint UNDP/RC A/I AEA Project (RAS/92/073) was due for completion
by December 1996 and a new project was being proposed. The contents of the
draft Project Formulation Framework (PFF) were discussed. The direction and
objectives of the new project and the concept of Regional Resource Units (RRUs),
as one of the main vehicles of its implementation, were endorsed by the Meeting.
The Secretariat submitted a revised draft for review by Member States prior to
submission to UNDP by end of June 1996.
(2) The Meeting decided that the RCA would be represented by two Member States,
Indonesia and Australia, in a tripartite meeting (RCA, AFRA and ARCAL) on
strengthening TCDC, to be held in July 1996 in Vienna.
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(3) A task group, consisting of representatives from Australia. Japan. New Zealand.
Malaysia, Indonesia, Pakistan. Sri Lanka and Philippines, was set up to study
possible improvements to the RCA management structure for presentation during
the General Conference Meeting in September 1996. The delegation of the
Philippines presented a paper on RCA management issues. The questions raised
were referred to the Agency for a response.
(4) Approval was given for convening an Expert Advisory Group Meeting (EAGM) in
Japan in order to formulate a regional industrial project to cover those areas, which
were not included in the new proposal for a joint UNDP/RCA/IAEA project.
Another EAGM. to be held by the end of July 1996 in Vienna, was approved to
review medical and biological health related projects as well as to consider a
thematic approach to health care.
(5) The RCA Agreement, due to expire on 11 June 1997, was recommended by the
Meeting for an extension for a further five-year period.
(6) It was decided that new Member States would be given preference for hosting the
WGMs in the future. In order to avoid repetition of the scheduling problems
encountered in selecting this year's venue, it was recommended to have alternative
host(s) in case of problems with the first choice. For 1997, Myanmar was invited
to host, while India and Pakistan were considered as alternatives. For 1998. New
Zealand and Singapore were suggested as potential candidates.
(7) The Meeting took note of the 1996 budget for RCA, as approved by the Agency,
and which included contributions from Member States. Only preliminary
information was available on the budget for 1997 and future years. Member States
were requested to prioritize activities and indicate their inputs in order to prepare
budget estimates for the next years.
(8) The matter of giving awards for special contributions to RCA in the field of
Radiation Protection was discussed without any definite conclusion. Japan offered
to work further on this suggestion for preparing a set of criteria for further
consideration of the Members.
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2.2 Meeting of Representatives of AFRA/ARCAL/RCA to Review the
Achievements of TCDC Activities within the Regional Agreements and to
Discuss Future Prospects. Vienna, 29-31 July 1996.
The meeting was attended by a total of 12 participants from the three regions. Mr.
Qian Jihui. DDG-TC. in his address to the participants, expressed his views on the objectives
and the desired output of the meeting. He also briefed the meeting on TC plans to further
strengthen TCDC. Main recommendations of the meeting, described in its report, were
approved by the 25th Meeting of RCA Representatives. The main points were as given
below:
(1) The IAEA was invited to allocate specific additional funding for TCDC
activities within the Regional Agreements.
(2) The IAEA should conduct a mission of representatives of the three Regional
Agreements to the UN TCDC Department in New York to explore possibilities
of funding and other proposals concerning TCDC.
(3) All participating countries should be encouraged to allocate a fraction of their
TCDC funds to nuclear-related TCDC activities and to ensure the sustainability
of TCDC achievements.
(4) A regular report should be submitted to the TACC. Board of Governors and
General Conference on the status of TCDC activities.
(5) The "Model Project" concept and discipline should be applied to TCDC activities
which will enhance the quality of projects, better utilize the limited resources
allocated to the TC Programme and increase the economic and social impact of
project implementation.
(6) The value of TCDC within the Regional Agreements should be highlighted by
promoting TCDC achievements in relevant technical meetings as well as
international fora.
(7) The Regional Agreements should encourage the establishment of twin
institutions within and between the Regions.
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(8) Regional experts, facilities and infrastructure should be utilized to the maximum
degree possible.
(9) The ways and means of promoting TCDC activities should be harmonized as
much as possible within the different Regional Agreements.
(10) A standardized accounting and reporting system for TCDC activities within the
three Regional Agreements should be established.
(11) A TCDC contact point should be established in each Region for improved
communication, collaboration and dissemination of TCDC achievements.
(12) Regional documents and newsletters on TCDC-related activities should be
developed and circulated.
(13) Regional databases on experts, potential suppliers, training facilities, and
available centers of expertise should be improved and made available to other
Regions.
(14) Electronic networking and communications within and between the Regional
Agreements should be enhanced.
(15) The positive experience arising from the Regions with regard to TCDC should
be shared within the Agency on a regular basis.
2.3 Task Group Meeting to Review the Management Structure of the RCA
Programme and Develop Proposals for the Future. Vienna. 11-13 September
1996.
The meeting was attended by 9 participants from 8 RCA Member States (Australia.
Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand. Pakistan, Philippines and Sri Lanka). Mr. John
Rolland of Australia was elected its chairman. The meeting consisted of five sessions and
produced a set of recommendations, which were unanimously agreed by the Task Group.
The main report of the meeting provided information on the discussions held and the
background in which the following recommendations were finalized:
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RECOMMENDATION 1
It is recommended that in future. ONLY a Member State should be able to table a
new project proposal. This could either be a single Member State initiative or a
group of Member States, but there must be the support of at least three Member
States who are committed to it. A new project proposal must be accompanied by a
project proposal document to an agreed format which contains a description of the
scientific and technical justifications as well as sustainable development, economic,
social and end-use aspects in meeting real regional needs and problems. It should
also include advice on project requirements, likely costs and an indication of likely
support from target funding body(s) and any discussions held with such body(s).
New project proposals should be prepared at least two months prior to the annual
Working Group Meeting for evaluation and prioritisation by that Meeting. Proposals
that are accepted by the Working Group Meeting should be approved for
implementation subject to availability of funding. Those that have secured funding
support should then be elaborated at a Project Formulation Meeting attended by
representatives of each Member State that intends to actively participate in the
Project.
RECOMMENDATION 2
It is recommended the National Coordinators Meeting for each technical projectassume the responsibilities for the Project Committee work set out in Article VI ofthe RCA Agreement and that NCMs in the same thematic area are held at the sametime and location, so that they can consult for thematic review and priority setting.As a result, the detailed technical review of the RCA Programme would no longer bepart of the agenda for the annual Working Group Meeting, which would focus onpolicy issues, overall management and planning and only deal with the substantiveconclusions and recommendations from the NCMs. It is further recommended thatthe National Coordinators Meeting for each project be required to produce as part ofits meeting report an evaluation of the project and its impact in a format suitable forinclusion in the RCA Annual Report.
RECOMMENDATION 3
It is recommended that responsibility for production and forwarding meeting reportsto the Agency for distribution would rest with the Member State hosting the meeting.To facilitate this, a simple standard format report should be used for all technicalmeetings (e.g. National Coordinators Meetings, Project Formulation Meetings) andbe structured so that it can be readily produced by persons having English as a secondlanguage. The body of the report would be produced by an appointed rapporteur andconsist of terms of reference; main discussion points (in dot point format); andconclusions and recommendations. Country statements, expert presentations,
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attendance lists, speeches, etc would be provided by the participants in writing and beincluded as annexes.
RECOMMENDATION 4
It is recommended that Project Formulation Meetings should consider the increased
use of regional experts as the Technical Officer or advisory officer, particularly in
circumstances where the Agency is not able to give appropriate support or otherwise
provide someone with the specific technical experience required for a project. This
could include an expert from a Regional Resource Unit (when established) or an
experienced expert with long term knowledge of the subject and of the RCA.
RECOMMENDATION 5
It is recommended that future RCA Annual Reports should be structured as follows:
• Part 1. A summary of the overall RCA Programme including the financial,managerial and administrative aspects to be produced by the RCA Coordinator'sOffice.
• Part 2. A report from each National Project Coordinators Meeting or TechnicalOfficer on the overall technical aspects and impact of the past year's work..
• Part 3. A report from each Member State on each of the projects in which theyhave participated in accordance with an agreed format.
RECOMMENDATION 6
It is recommended that potential duplication of programmes and activities in theRegion be minimised by maintaining close coordination between the RCA and theEast Asia and Pacific Region offices. It is further recommended that separate RCAand non-RCA programmes be discouraged except in exceptional circumstances. Toincrease regional ownership and to take advantage of a collective view of regionalpriorities, it is recommended that the Agency submit new regional project proposalsto the RCA Working Group Meeting through a group of Member States, via the newrecommended procedures, for new project proposals and formulation. It is alsorecommended that the Agency be invited to clarify the role of its RCA SteeringCommittee.
RECOMMENDATION 7
It is recommended that RCA approved projects that have secured non-Agencyfunding may be reviewed by the Department of Technical Cooperation as requiredbut should be exempt from approval by the Board of Governors. It is furtherrecommended that, wherever feasible, Member States should synchronise thesubmission of new projects with the Agency's biennial programming cycle. It is
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further recommended that the Agency be invited to ensure that new RCA projectsthat are fully funded by Member States or other non-Agency sources may becommenced at any time within its biennial programming cycle.
RECOMMENDATION 8
It is recommended that the Agency be invited to consider and implement more
flexible procedures for arranging RCA training courses and expert meetings, and for
the use of Member States' extra-budgetary funds, to address the practical problems
identified in this report and opportunities for TCDC activities.
RECOMMENDATION 9
It is recommended that a first stage programme to provide increased regional
implementation of selected RCA activities by Member States be developed on the
basis of transparent procedures. These should be transferred for implementation by
relevant institutes in Member States or participating international organisations under
contract to the Agency. A second stage programme should be designed taking
account of the experience gained in the first stage to transfer other implementation
functions. It is further recommended that the RCA, with the assistance of the
Agency, develop a strategy to enhance skills within the region for R&D management.
RECOMMENDATION 10
It is recommended that the Agency be invited to ensure that the duties and
responsibilities of the RCA Coordinator/ Regional Projects Coordinator will promote
the future directions of the RCA as seen in this report (including Annex 6). the
recommendations made in this report and the response from the Agency on the
proposed future direction of the RCA. To assist in this, the Agency may see
advantage in arranging for an early independent assessment of the role of the RCA
Coordinator/ Regional Projects Coordinator within the East Asia and Pacific Section
in meeting the RCA's needs.
RECOMMENDATION 11
It is recommended that to facilitate the RCA achieving the vision statement outlined
above, an objective of the RCA should be to station a senior RCA representative in
the Region with a target date of January 2000, with an ongoing Agency interface role
remaining in Vienna. It is further recommended that the Agency be invited to
respond to RCA Member States on the funding, logistics and liaison implications of
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such a move to assist in determining the final balance of responsibilities between the
Region and Vienna.
RECOMMENDATION 12
It is recommended that each Member State be invited to review its present system of
RCA management to ensure maximum effectiveness, proficiency and sustainability in
order to be responsive to the requirements of RCA programmes with special
emphasis being placed on the capacity, financial and otherwise, to respond to the
introduction of enhanced regional management.
It was the view of the Task Group that the implementation of these recommendations
would facilitate the transfer of important management tasks from the Agency to Member
States on a cost-effective basis and thereby further enhance the implementation of TCDC
within the RCA Member States.
The recommendations of the Task Group received a favourable response from the
25th Meeting of RCA Representatives. The Agency gave a serious consideration to these
recommendations and provided its comments on them in a circular addressed to the Member
States in November 1996. This matter was proposed to be presented to the 19th RCA
Working Group Meeting for further discussion and approval.
2.4 25th General Conference Meeting of Representatives of RCA Member
States. Vienna. 18 September 1996.
The Meeting was attended by 29 participants from 17 RCA Member States. Mr. Li
Donghui, Deputy Director General. CAEA was unanimously elected Chairman. Mr. Qian
Jihui, Deputy Director General, Department of Technical Cooperation, in his opening
address, spoke about the achievements, already taken note of at the 18th Working Group
Meeting in Beijing, the importance of TCDC and the concept of Regional Resource Units for
RCA management. The meeting was informed of the financial contributions from the
Agency to RCA for 1997-98 programme cycle. Mr. Machi, Deputy Director General,
Department of Research and Isotopes (RI) stressed the excellent co-operation between the
two Agency Departments and the importance of technical backstopping from Rl for the
activities of RCA. The past achievements were reviewed briefly in the context of RCA
celebrating its 25th anniversary in 1997. Some of the main points originating from the
deliberations of the Meeting of Representatives were as follows:
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(1) The Chief Rapporteur of the 18th WGM. Mr. C. Aleta. the National Coordinator
of the Philippines, introduced the report of the meeting. This report was
approved by the RCA Representatives.
(2) The report of the Task Group on RCA Management was presented to the Meeting
and its recommendations were agreed in principle by the Member States. It was
decided that all Member States as well as the Agency would send their comments
to the Australian RCA Co-ordinator no later than the end of November 1996.
These comments would be circulated among the Member States. The 19th
Working Group Meeting in Myanmar in March 1997 might like to have further
deliberations on this matter.
(3) The outline of the "Secretariat Report on RCA Activities Implemented in 1995"
was explained by the RCA Co-ordinator. The representative of Australia
recommended to change the title to "RCA Annual Report 1995". The report was
approved with the recommendation that the next WGM could take up the matter
on the format of the future Annual Reports.
(4) From 29 to 31 July 1996 a Working Group Meeting of representatives of AFRA.
ARCAL and RCA was held in Vienna to review the achievements of TCDC
activities within the regional agreements and to discuss future prospects. The
outline of the report consisted of six TCDC strategies and fifteen
recommendations and was briefly explained by the Chairperson of the WGM.
Mr. A. Djaloeis of Indonesia. The representative of China mentioned that tissue
banking was a good example of TCDC. while Republic of Korea recommended to
use a Nuclear Center located in Korea as one of the TCDC centers in Asia. The
report was endorsed by the Meeting.
(5) Status of the new UNDP Project proposal was explained by the RCA Co-
ordinator. The DDG -TC stressed the importance of individual Member States
sending the letters of support to their local UNDP authorities. Indonesia.
Philippines, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Pakistan and Bangladesh had already
conveyed their support to the respective UNDP Offices for the PFF on the new
UNDP/RCA/IAEA Project. The PFF document was approved by the Meeting.
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(6) The RCA Co-ordinator reported on the planned training courses under the RCA.
The list was not final as some project formulation meetings were still pending.
The Secretariat was requested to keep the Member States informed of any
subsequent changes.
(7) The RCA Co-ordinator presented the 1997/1998 RCA programme and budget.
The distribution of resources was as follows: Industry and Environment 56%.
Health 22%. Radiation Protection/LILW 13%. Energy 4%. Project Formulation
2%. TCDC 2%. Agriculture 1%. The budget for 1997/1998 (approx. $ 7.6 M)
was about 30% higher than that for 1995/1996 budget ($ 5.8M). The total
number of projects planned for 1997 was tentatively 26 including 3 RCA CRPs
and 5 regional non-RCA projects proposed to be managed by the RCA Office.
The figure for 1996 was 17 projects. The Member States took note of this
information and recommended that the RCA should further consider the matter
of taking responsibility for the additional 5 regional projects.
(8) The Meeting took note of a proposal, presented by the Philippines, on the
celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the RCA Agreement in 1997.
(9) The representative of Myanmar expressed his country's interest in hosting the 19th
Working Group Meeting on 10-14 March 1997 in Yangon. This was approved by
the Meeting.
2.5 RCA Project Meetings
A number of Project Meetings were held with the participation of National Project
Co-ordinators and meeting reports issued. Most reports have been endorsed by the 25th
Meeting of RCA Representatives or will be considered at the 1997 WGM or Meeting of
Representatives. The Meetings were:
2.5.1 Expert Advisory Group Meeting on Strengthening Radiation Protection
Infrastructure (RAS/9/006). Lucas Heights. Australia. 19-23 February
1996.
The project will be continued in 1997/1998 as Phase III RAS/9/018 with
harmonization of existing and new proposed projects related to radiation protection.
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2.5.2 Expert Working Group Meeting on Advanced Data Analysis of
Radiotracer Flow Experiments and Physical Model (RAS/92/073).
KAERI. Taejon. Republic of Korea. 8-19 April 1996
This meeting was held to upgrade the capability and experience of the staff of the
national tracer groups in RCA developing countries on flow data analysis, software
utilization, estimation of tracer activities and radiotracer experiment design.
2.5.3 Expert Working Group Meeting on Routine Analysis of Radiotracer Flow
Experiments Data and Physical Model, KAERI, Taejon, Republic of
Korea. 3-14 June 1996.
The meeting goal was to train, through laboratory tests and practical exercises, the
staff of national tracer groups in RCA developing countries in radiotracer experiment design.
2.5.4 Consultants Meeting on Thematic Programme to Bring the Level of Tissue
Banking and the Use of Radiation to Sterilize Human Tissue to
International Standards. IAEA, Vienna. Austria. 24-28 July 1996.
The recommendations were referred to the Final National Co-ordinators Meeting for
the RCA Project RAS/7/003. see 2.5.7.
2.5.5 EAGM on the Formulation of New RCA Industrial Application Project 1-
Radiation Processing of Polymers. Takasaki, Japan. 22-24 July 1996.
2.5.6 EAGM on Formulation of New RCA Industrial Application Project 2-
Non-Destructive Testing and Evaluation. Tokyo. Japan. 24-26 July 1996.
2-5.7 Final National Co-ordinators' Meeting on Radiation Sterilization of
Tissue Grafts. Brisbane. Australia. 30 Sept. - 4 Oct. 1996.
This meeting sought to analyze the achievements of the technical cooperation project
RAS/7/003 and identify areas for a new project focusing on quality assurance in radiation
sterilization of tissue grafts.
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2.5.8 EAGM on Thematic Programme on Health Care. Vienna, Austria. 4-8
November 1996
The meeting was held following a proposal by Indonesia at the Meeting of the RCA
Representatives. It considered proposals presented by Agency's TOs for 1997-98
Programme. The Meeting noted areas where potential still existed to significantly influence
regional health care. A new project relating to thematic health care was partly developed
through this meeting.
3. TECHNICAL PROGRAMME
3.1 Financial Matters
The total budget (Adjusted Programme) approved for undertaking RCA project
activities in 1996 was US$ 4.225,351. The Agency's share was around 45%. Member States
about 33% and the UNDP about 22%.
3.1.1 Budget and Expenditure for Operational Projects
In 1996. the RCA Programme included 17 operational projects. Annexes 4 and 5
provide data on allocated budgets, expenditures and implementation rates for these projects.
Whereas Annex 4 shows relevant figures for the whole life span of the project, those in
Annex 5 relate only to the year 1996.
Budget figures for the new projects are the actual allocations for 1996. For projects
continuing from previous years, the budget represents the sum of the carry-over unspent
amount from previous years and the allocations for 1996.
Expenditure figures represent the sum of the amounts disbursed and obligated.
Implementation rate represents expenditure as % of the total budget.
The implementation rate for the RCA projects varied over a broad range, yielding an
average figure of 85% over the total life span of the operational projects, and 63% for 1996
alone. Further details are available in the two Annexes.
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3.1.2 Cash Contributions from the Member States
Cash contributions received in 1996 from RCA Member States are shown in Annex
6, The total amount obtained from this source was considerably lower in 1996 than in 1995.
3.1.3 In-kind contributions
In addition to cash donations many RCA Member States supported RCA Programme
in 1996 through "in-kind" contributions. These included miscellaneous local expenses
related to hosting various meetings and training events, as well as provision of cost-free
experts and lecturers for RCA activities. Not all of these countries, however, take account
and advise the Agency of their "in-kind" inputs. Annex 7 shows in-kind contributions to
RCA in 1996 as notified by Member States.
3.2. Project Activities
In carrying out activities under the RCA projects, a close co-operation was
maintained between the National Project Co-ordinators. the RCA Secretariat and the Agency
Technical Officers. The list of projects, with titles and the names of the relevant Technical
Officers is given in Annex 8. Some highlights of the projects are given below for quick
reference.
3.2.1 Joint UNDP/RCA/IAEA Projects
3.2.1.1 RAS/92/073. The Use of Isotopes and Radiation to Strengthen
Technology and Support Environmentally Sustainable
Development
(1) Financial Matters
A five year joint UNDP/ RCA/IAEA project, initiated in 1993, was completed in 1996. To
accommodate the different funding sources, the project was divided into four separate
projects: RAS/8/068 (funded by the IAEA. China, Indonesia, Malaysia, New Zealand, the
Philippines and Thailand), RAS/8/069 (funded by Australia), RAS/8/070 (funded by Japan)
and RAS/8/071 (funded by UNDP). The total cash disbursements since the inception of the
project, excluding in-kind contributions, is about US$5.2 million.
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(2) Project Activities
A draft terminal report on this project has been prepared for the terminal tripartite review
meeting.
The technology areas covered in this project were as follows:
1. Nucleonic Control System (NCS)
2. Tracer Technology- industrial applications
3. Tracer Technology- environmental applications
4. Nuclear Analytical Techniques (NAT)
5. Non-destructive Testing (NDT) and Evaluation (NDE)
6. Radiation Technology- environmental applications
7. Radiation Technology- industrial applications
Some of the project highlights are as follows:
(i) The regional network was strengthened through the project activities. Pooling and
sharing of intellectual and material resources within the network enabled the successful
implementation of 61 regional events as well as 60 national events held in 13 RCA Member
States.
(ii) A total of 543 people were trained through 34 advanced regional training events. Roughly
60% of these trainees were key scientists and engineers from national nuclear research
institutes, and the remaining 40% were representatives of industry, government agencies and
the environmental sector. The participation from non-nuclear organisations increased from
28% in the preceding five-year period to 40% during the 1993-1996 project - a sign that the
technologies involved were of more significance to industry and environment. Women's
participation in training events ranged from 0 to 53%. with an average figure of 17% for the
14 Member States.
(iii) There were 156 expert assignments covering more than a total of 1820 man-days to
assist with the implementation of regional and national events. These include 32 experts
(21%) from RCA developing countries with over 470 man-days (26%). (Experts
participating in project co-ordination meetings in their role as national co-ordinators or
national counterparts are not included). There were 22 assignments (14%) undertaken by
experts from developing countries outside the region, taking a total of 457 man-days (25%).
The total man-day effort from experts from developing countries for the Project was 52%.
Experts from the developed RCA Member States undertook 62 missions (40%) involving
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585 man-days (32%) of effort. The total number of missions undertaken by experts from
RCA Member States was 94 (62%). Only 6% of the total effort involved IAEA staff and
11% by experts from non-RCA developed countries.
(vi) In accordance with the decision of the 1994 Tripartite Review Meeting to include public
awareness activities in the project, the following were completed in 1996:
• A video film entitled "Presenting RCA - the Use of Isotopes and Radiation in Industry
and the Environment":
• Multi-media package on "Upgrading Skills of Managers in Marketing of Nuclear
Technologies":
• An Analysis of Technician and Worker Training Needs in the Region; and
• A "Train-the-Trainer" Programme on Human Resources Development.
3.2.1.2 New joint UNDP/ RCA/IAEA project proposal for 1997-2002
The RCA Member States decided in 1995 to propose a new joint UNDP/RCA/IAEA
project for 1997-2002. and requested that the IAEA provide assistance and support. The
following actions have been taken by the end of 1996:
• A draft project proposal, integrating Member States1 priorities was developed by Mr. P.
Roberts, the RCA National Co-ordinator for New Zealand. It was discussed at an Expert
Advisory Group Meeting in Singapore (2-5 November, 1995), attended by seven RCA
Member States, and at a UNDP National Counterparts Meeting in Jakarta (18-22
December 1995).
• Following technical discussions with UNDP in Indonesia and the Philippines and with
the technical departments at the IAEA, the UNDP Project Formulation Framework (PFF)
was further improved in May 1996 and sent to Member States for comments in June. At
the same time, it was sent to Regional Bureau for Asia and the Pacific, UNDP New York.
• RCA Member States were approached in August for conveying their support of the new
project to the respective UNDP offices. This request was reiterated during the 25th
Meeting of the RCA Representatives, held in September in Vienna. Letters of support
were sent to UNDP by 13 RCA Member States in 1996.
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• An Inter-agency meeting on the Draft Regional Co-operation Framework for UNDP's
next inter-country programme was held 21-22 October 1996 in Bangkok. Thailand. The
Agency was represented by the RCA Coordinator and a representative of TC Programme
Co-ordination Section. Views were exchanged on the new joint project proposal with the
relevant UNDP representative, with some positive results.
• Japan, Australia and several other RCA Members have indicated their interest in cost-
sharing for the new joint project. The IAEA has indicated its intention to allocate
approximately US $ 600.000 over the first three years of the project.
3.2.2 Project in Marine Sciences
The RCA project RAS/8/073 entitled "Measurement of marine contamination and
transport phenomena" was upgraded from footnote a/ status in 1996 with Agency seed funds
amounting to US$ 50.400. Very little activity was undertaken under this project, and it was
considered to be incorporated in the new joint UNDP/RCA/IAEA project.
3.2.3 Projects in Medical and Biological Applications
The following four projects, relating to human health, were operational in 1996:
32.3.1 RAS/4/008 "Maintenance of Nuclear Instruments"
This project started in 1988 and was terminated at the end of 1996. The total budget
and expenditure were US$ 1,252.974 and US$ 1,182,260 respectively. The corresponding
figures for 1996 alone were US$ 370.599 and US$ 353,970. The implementation rate for the
entire duration was 94% and for 1996 alone 92%. Future activities are planned under the
new RCA project RAS/6/028.
Major activities undertaken under this project in 1996 were:
• Consultants Meeting on the Use of IBM PCs in SPECT Systems, Xian, China, 8-19
April, promoting upgrading of nuclear medicine practices in developing Member States
of RCA.
• Third Working Group Meeting on Regional Associations of Gamma Camera Users,
Kyoto, Japan, 30 September-4 October. Present status and technical support of 509
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gamma cameras in seven Asian Member States were reported according to the IAEA
standard annual survey report format. The survey was now complete for two-thirds of the
gamma cameras in the region, i.e. 509 out of 754.
• Regional Workshop on Quality Control of Multi-head SPECT Systems (Tomography).
Seoul. R.O.Korea. 26 August to 6 September. Fifteen participants from 8 RCA Member
States attended. Through enhanced exercises and relevant lectures, the participants
mastered acceptance tests and routine QC tests of three different multi-head SPECT
systems. The workshop achieved the goal of "train-the-trainer" in this field. Main
emphasis was given to providing support for maintenance, repair, quality control and
upgrading of gamma camera and SPECT systems.
3.2.3.2 RAS/6/018 "Radioimmunoassav for Hepatitis B Diagnosis"
The project was started in 1991 and the total expenditure up to end 1996 was US$
889,721. The total number of Member States participating in this project was 14. covering 26
laboratories.
The major activity undertaken under this project in 1996 was the National Co-
ordinators Meeting held on 6-10 May 1996 in Singapore and attended by three national co-
ordinators and two experts. The Meeting concluded that:
• The bulk reagent based methodology introduced for the detection of 4 of the 5 markers
being studied, namely. HBsAg, HBsAb, HBeAg and HBeAb was well established and
validated and acceptable to all the participants.
• Local preparation of some of the more essential primary reagents (solid phases, tracers)
for the component assays, HBsAg and HBsAb had been satisfactorily adopted and locally
prepared reagents compared very well with the imported ones. This had a significant
effect on cost reduction, and thus on the extent of the screening programmes.
• The clinical studies had been established and were on-going in all countries. More than
100,000 samples had been processed in 1995-1996, the majority of which were from
pregnant subjects and the other high risk groups. By end of 1996, almost all project
objectives had been met and participant Member States were in a strong position to
continue activities initiated under the project on their own. The project terminal meeting
is planned to be held in March 1997 in Beijing, China.
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3.2.3.3 RAS/6/022 "Strengthening Nuclear Medicine in RCA Member
States"
This project started in 1993 and in 1996 a proposal for a new three- year project to
improve nuclear medicine technicians was submitted by Australia to start activity in 1997.
The total budget and expenditure up to end 1996 were US$ 273.945 and US$ 222.390
respectively, showing an overall implementation rate of 81%. The project was funded by
Australia. Its main objective was to develop, field test, refine and finalize a set of teaching
materials for nuclear medicine.
Major activities undertaken in 1996 were:
• Four Member States (IND. INS. MAL. SRL) participated in the pilot phase of this
project and 20 nuclear medicine technologists took part in the field trial of the material
developed.
• An Advisory Board Meeting was held in Kyoto, Japan, on 1 st October 1996 to review the
feed back from the participating Member States on the usage of teaching material
developed under the project. The Meeting was unanimous on the highly useful nature of
the teaching material and approved its design, contents and presentation.
3.2.3.4 RAS/7/003 "Radiation Sterilization of Tissue Grafts
This project, funded by the Agency, was started in 1988 and completed in 1996. The
total budget and expenditure during its operational life were US$ 1,119.409 and US$
1,053.441 respectively, yielding an overall implementation rate of 94%.
Major activities undertaken in 1996 were:
• National Consultants Meeting for Tissue Banking, 22-30 June 1996, Vienna.
Representatives from 5 RCA Member States and one participant from UK attended the
Meeting. It considered matters relating to the objectives of upgrading existing tissue
banks to international level by harmonization and standardization of procedures
supplemented by Quality Control audits, the provision of a comprehensive curriculum in
tissue banking to Member States based on Open Learning methods, the training of
trainers and the role of in-country programmes for achieving sustainability.
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• Final National Co-ordinators Meeting on Radiation Sterilization of Tissue Grafts held at
Gold Coast. Brisbane. Australia. 30 September to 4 October 1996. This meeting
considered the report of the National Consultants Meeting and recommended the
establishment of a new project RAS/7/008. starting from 1997. Twenty participants from
17 Member States and one from UK attended the meeting. The main recommendations
on actions under the new project were as follows:
-Implementation of a total quality system in producing radiation-sterilized tissue
grafts in the Asia and the Pacific region.
-Co-ordinated clinical study on evaluation of amnion membrane as a biological
wound dressing in RCA Member States.
-Delivery of curriculum and certification for tissue bank operators.
-Promotion of public awareness and acceptance of radiation-sterilized tissue grafts.
3.2.4 Project in Food and Agriculture
The project RAS/0/022 entitled "Public Acceptance and Trade in Irradiated Food"
was initiated in 1995. Although several projects had covered the field of food irradiation
since 1972. this one has the specific objective of promoting a wide acceptance of irradiated
food by the public and free circulation of irradiated food among the countries in the region.
The budget provided by the Agency up to the end of 1996 was US$ 71,400 and
expenditure US$ 59.911, yielding an implementation rate of 84% .
The major activity under the project in 1996 was the Training Course entitled
"IAEA/FAO Regional (RCA) Training Course on Irradiation as a Quarantine Treatment of
Fresh Fruits and Vegetables" held on 13-23 August 1996 in Bangkok. Thailand. Ten
participants from RCA Member States attended the Course.
3.2.5 Projects on Research Reactor and Energy-Related Matters
3.2.5.1 RAS/4/011 "Research Reactor Utilization
This Agency-funded project was started in 1991. The total budget and expenditure
through 1996 were US$ 409,086 and US$ 353,501 respectively, yielding an implementation
rate of 86%. The primary objective was to facilitate collaboration between institutes in the
region to assure continued production of irradiated target materials and irradiation services
during the non-availability of a reactor in any of the Member States. Twelve Member States
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(BGD. CPR. IND. INS. ROK. MAL, MON. PAK. PHI. SRL. THA. VIE) participated in the
project.
The main activities in 1996 were:
• Experts' Meeting for Pre-Project Evaluation of National Programmes for Neutron
Radiography. 13-17 May 1996. Jakarta. Indonesia. Eight experts from 7 RCA Member
States attended the meeting. The meeting accepted the need to promote neutron
radiography related activities under the project.
• National Project Co-ordinators' Meeting. 24-28 June 1996. Bangkok. Thailand. The
project achievements during 1990-1996 were reviewed. In summary. 11 training courses
and workshops had been organized and 150 scientists and engineers received training.
The capabilities for reactor core calculations, safety analysis, reactor parameter
measurements etc. had been enhanced and increased utilization of neutron beam
encouraged. The project was recommended for continuation for the next 5 years. The
programme for 1997 and 1998 cycle was elaborated and the activities for 1999-2000
would be decided in the next project formulation meeting.
3.2.5.2 RAS/0/013 "Energy and Nuclear Power Planning"
This Agency-funded project was started in 1988 and successfully completed in 1996.
The main objective was to stimulate co-operation among WASP and MAED users and
promote the exchange of information. The total allocation amounting to US$ 528,244 was
fully utilized.
3.2.5.3 RAS/0/021 "Nuclear Power Planning"
This project was initiated in 1995 with funds provided by the Republic of Korea. The
budget and expenditure in 1996 were US$ 107.778 and US$ 54.137 respectively, yielding an
implementation rate of 50%.
The main purpose was to facilitate national implementation of nuclear power
programmes through the pooling and analysis of information on effective strategies used in
RCA Member States. Nine Member States (BGD, CPR, IND, ROK. PAK, PHI, SRL, THA,
VIE) participated in the project activities.
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The major activity in 1996 was the Training Course entitled "Regional (RCA)
Workshop on Infrastructure Requirements and Organization Aspects of Nuclear Power
Programmes" held on 22-26 April 1996, at BATAN. Indonesia. Fourteen participants from 9
RCA Member States attended the Course.
3.2.5.4 RAS/0/023 "Energy. Electricity and Nuclear Power Planning"
This Agency-funded project was started in 1995. The total budget and expenditure by
end 1996 were US$ 320.480 and US$ 199.048 respectively, yielding an implementation rate
of 62%.
The main purpose was to promote cooperation in activities related to the
improvement of reliability and quality of the required information for conducting planning
studies, and in strengthening the national capabilities for planning using the IAEA planning
methodologies for this purpose (MAED. WASP. ENPEP. VALORAGUA).
The major activity in 1996 was the holding of a Regional (RCA) Training Course on
Integrated Energy and Electricity Planning for Nuclear Power Development with Emphasis
on the ENPEP Package. Bangkok. Thailand. 17 June to 26 July 1996.
3.2.6 Project in TCDC
Project RAS/0/015 entitled "Development of TCDC in Asia and the Pacific" was
started in 1989. The total budget and expenditure by end 1996 were US$ 789,416 and US$
646.937 yielding an implementation rate of 82%. Project activities were funded by the
Agency as well as China. India and the Republic of Korea. The main objective of this
project was to foster technical co-operation between developing countries (TCDC) in the
nuclear fields.
Activities undertaken in 1996 were:
• 18th RCA Working Group Meeting, Beijing, China, 20-24 May 1996.
• Project Formulation Meeting on Low and Intermediate Level Waste in Thailand, 20-27
July 1996. Participants from ROK, MAL, BGD and AUL took part.
• Tripartite Working Group Meeting on TCDC, 29-31 July 1996. Vienna. RCA was
represented by participants from Indonesia and Australia. The Meeting discussed how to
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strengthen TCDC in the RCA. AFRA and ARCAL regions. A report entitled "Meeting of
Representatives of AFRA/ARCAL/RCA to Review the Achievements of TCDC
Activities within the Regional Agreements and to Discuss Future Prospects" was
prepared by the Meeting. The recommendations in the report would be considered in the
19th WGM to be held in Myanmar in March 1997.
• Task Group Meeting on RCA Management. 11-13 September 1996, Vienna. Participants
from NZE. AUL. PHI. SRL. MAL. INS. PAK. JPN took part in the meeting. A review of
the management structure of the RCA was made, resulting in a number of
recommendations in the report of the Meeting. These were considered at the 25th
Meeting of the RCA Representatives in September 1996.
• Expert Advisory Group Meeting on Health Care, Austria. 4-8 November 1996.
Participants from PHI. AUL and INS took part to review the on-going projects and to
consider the new project proposals on health care.
• Regional Workshop on Isotope Techniques in Hydrology and Geochemistry for
Geothermal Energy Development in East Asia and the Pacific was held in Beijing. China,
10-13 June 1996 to exchange national experiences in the field and to formulate a project
proposal on regional energy resources for consideration of the Agency as a part of the
1997-98 programme. Five participants from three Member States (2 INS. 2 PHI, 1 THA)
attended the Workshop in addition to 2 local participants and one observer from
Indonesia.
• Regional Training Course on System Technology on Nuclear Power Plants, 9-30 October
1996, Taejon, Republic of Korea, was held to provide an understanding of some critical
information associated with the concept of nuclear power plants. Twenty one participants
from 12 Member States ( 2 BGD, 2 CPR, 1 IND, 2 INS, 2 MAL, 1 MON, 2 MYA, 2
PAK, 1 PHI. 1 SIN. 2 THA. 3 VIE) took part as well as local participants.
• Regional Training Course on Implementation of the IAEA Basic Safety Standards was
held on 18-29 November 1996, in Mumbai, India. The main purpose of the course was to
acquaint the participants with the latest IAEA basic safety standards, the changes with
regard to earlier ones, reasons for the same, and the problems one might encounter during
the implementation of the BSS. Fourteen participants from 10 Member States (1 BGD, 1
CPR, 1 INS, 2 MAL, 1 MON, 3 MYA, 2 PHI, 1 SRL, 1 THA, 1 VIE) attended the
course, in addition to 4 local participants.
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• Regional Training Course on Advanced Application of Isotope Techniques to Water
Resources. 27 May to 7 June 1996. Beijing. China, was held to review the latest
developments in the application of isotope techniques in water and environmental
protection and to exchange the experiences of various countries in this regard. Fourteen
participants from BGD. IND. INS, MAL. MON and MYA took part in addition to 1 local
participant.
3-2.7 Project in Nuclear Information
Agency-funded project RAS/0/019 "'Nuclear Information System" was started in
1994. The total budget for the project was US$153,200. The total expenditure by end 1996
was US$ 164.226. The main objective was to enhance the sharing and dissemination of
nuclear information resources among RCA Member States and to facilitate the flow of
nuclear information among the IMS Centers in the region.
The main activities undertaken in 1996 were:
• Third National Co-ordinators Meeting, Kyoto. Japan. 3-4 June 1996 was attended by all
RCA Member States, except New Zealand and Singapore. It was agreed to establish a
database of "Who is Who" at the senior levels in the nuclear field in all the RCA Centers.
The National Co-ordinator of Thailand would provide a matrix developed in Micro—
CDS/ISIS to all RCA Member States for filling in the information.
• Regional RCA Workshop on Nuclear Information Systems. 18-29 March 1996. Kuala
Lumpur, Malaysia. The Workshop was attended by 12 participants (out of which 5 were
women) from BGD, CPR, IND, INS. ROK, MAL. PAK. PHI. SRL and VIE. A marked
recommendation was that IAEA recognize the value of regional training courses in
information technology and information systems, both as vehicles for information
transfer and as a source of personal contacts, and thus continue to organize similar
workshops in the future.
3.2.8 Project on Radiation Protection
Project RAS/9/006 entitled "Strengthening of Radiation Protection Infrastructures"
was started in 1987 and concluded in 1996, with an overall expenditure amounting to
US$1,517,204. The main contributors to the project were the Agency, Australia and Japan.
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The main objectives of the project were to strengthen the Asian Regional Radiation
Protection Capabilities and Infrastructure through cooperative activities (workshops, training
courses, coordinated research programmes, intercomparisons, etc.). Various sub-projects,
listed below, were designed to achieve those objectives.
- Off-site emergency response and preparedness
- Dosimetry (external and internal)
- Reference Asian Man (CRP)
- Regulations
- Training and education
Main activities in 1996 were:
• Consultant Workshop on National Services to Produce Procedures and Guidance on
Mutual Assistance. Manila. Philippines, 21 -25 January 1996. Eight participants from 7
RCA Member States attended the Workshop. Major recommendation was to ask the
Agency to maintain a database of response teams and capabilities in the Member States,
since the current database maintained by the Agency was considered inadequate.
• Expert Advisory Group Meeting on Radiation Protection Infrastructures, 19-23 February
1996, Lucas Heights. Australia. Eight persons took part. The project activities for 1996-
1997 were endorsed.
• First Steering Committee Meeting for the CRP on the Anatomical, Physiological and
Metabolic Characteristics for a Reference Asian Man-Phase II: 22-24 April 1996. Vienna.
Participants were from India and Japan and a consultant from the USA. The report of the
meeting is available.
• RCM on the Coordinated Research Programme on the Anatomic. Physiological and
Metabolic Characteristics for a Reference Asian Man-Phase II: 1-4 July 1996, Manila,
Philippines. Ten RCA Member States and a consultant from the USA attended. The
report is available.
• Participation by RCA Member States as observers in a planned emergency exercise, 10-
13 September 1996, Ulchin NPP, Republic of Korea. Seven participants from 5 Member
States took part.
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• Expert Advisory Group Meeting to Report on the Status of Biological Dosimetry.
including Chromosome Aberration. 25-29 November 1996. Manila. Philippines. Six
participants from 5 Member States and 2 consultants (Hungary and Netherlands) attended
the Meeting. An urgent need was identified for the development of biodosimetry in the
RCA Member States for improved dose assessment following an accidental radiation
exposure, radiotherapy treatment or medical overexposure.
• Regional Intercomparison of Personnel Dosimetry for External Monitoring of Photons,
with 31 participants from 16 Member States. The purpose was to evaluate regional
dosimetry services for conducting individual monitoring in terms of the ICRU
operational quantities for photons.
• Intercomparison Programme on Measurement of Radioactivity, with 13 participants from
13 Member States. The purpose was to improve the radioactivity measurement methods
for environmental samples and to provide confidence in the comparability of
radioactivity measurements within the Region.
• Training Workshop on Contamination Monitoring. 21-25 October 1996. Tokaimura.
Japan, with 15 participants (of which 5 were women) from 13 Member States.
• Regional Training Course on Implementation of the Basic Safety Standards. 18-29
November 1996. BARC. Mumbai. India, with 18 participants (of which 6 were women)
from 11 Member States. (The course was funded under RAS/0/015).
3.2.9 RCA-Related Co-ordinated Research Programme (CRP)
3.2.9.1 CRP/E.4.10.9 "Applied Research on Air Pollution Using Nuclear-
Related Analytical Techniques in Asia and Pacific Region"
This CRP was started in 1995 and is expected to continue till 1999. It is closely
related to sub-project of the joint UNDP/RCA/IAEA project "Nuclear Analytical
Techniques". One of main purposes is to support the use of nuclear and nuclear-related
analytical techniques for practical-oriented research and monitoring studies on air pollution.
There are 13 participating Member States (BGD, CPR, INS, ROK, MAL, MON, MY A,
PAK. PHI. SIN, SRL, THA and VIE). Main activity in 1996 was the holding of the First
Research Co-ordination Meeting, 2-6 September 1996, Beijing, China. The main technical
issues discussed related to the sampling of airborne particulate matter, the location of air
samplers, analytical quality assurance and formats for data reporting.
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3.2.9.2 CRP/E.1.20.14 "Evaluation of Radioactive Iodine Therapy for
Hypothvroidism"
The project was planned to start in 1994 but received funds from 1995. The main
purpose of the project is to prospectively obtain and analyze the Asia-wide statistics on
remission rate and post-therapy hypothyroidism. with different approaches, i.e. conventional
vs. small dose of 1-131 and to determine the effects of ethnic and geographic factor on
response to 1-131 therapy. Ten Member States (AUL. BGD. CPR. IND. INS. JPN. MAL.
PHI, SIN. THA) are participating in it. The most interesting interim result was the prominent
difference in the incidence rate of hypothyroidism after treatment in the participating
countries, suggesting a possibility of the existence of some ethnic/geographic difference in
radiation sensitivity of the thyroid.
32.9.3 CRP/E.4.30.08 "Ingestion and Organ Content of Tracer Elements
of Importance in Radiological Protection: Reference Asian Man
Project. Phase 2"
Phase 2 started from 1995. A total budget of US$ 72,800 for 1996 was funded by
Japan. This project aims to produce a compilation of data on Reference Asian Man for the
purpose of radiological protection. Phase 1 emphasized anatomical, physiological and
metabolic characteristics. Phase 2 is concerned with the indigestion and organ content of
selected elements of importance in radiological protection (caesium, calcium, iodine,
potassium, strontium, thorium and uranium) in naturally representative specimens of (a) total
diets and (b) autopsy specimens of liver, muscle, thyroid, bone and kidney. Nuclear and
related analytical techniques are being used for this purpose.
4. OTHER MATTERS
4.1. IAEA Steering Committee on RCA
The following was reported and discussed at the Committee:
(1) RCA Activities May- October 1996
• RCA Working Group Meeting
Two major items had been discussed: the management structure of RCA and the new
project proposal to UNDP. The Chairman expressed the desirability of having RCA
Programme phased in with the TC biennial programming cycle.
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• Joint AFRA7ARCAL/RCA Meeting on TCDC
The Steering Committee was briefed on the recommendations of the Meeting.
• Task Group Meeting on RCA Management
The summary of the report was presented to the Steering Committee. The Chairman
pointed out that the Agency was preparing a reply on the draft report and asked all
members of the Committee to submit to him comments on the draft report.
• General Conference Meeting of the RCA Representatives
The RCA Co-ordinator presented the draft minutes for the meeting. He tabled the
proposal by the Philippines for a celebration on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of
the RCA in 1997. Japan had indicated its willingness to assist financially in the
celebration.
• UNDP Matters
The Chairman informed the Steering Committee of the status of the new UNDP project
proposal. Mr. Lodding. TCSPC added that Mr. Yanagisawa and himself would attend an
Interagency Meeting in Bangkok and have further discussions on the proposal there. He
also pointed out that a decision from UNDP New York could possibly be expected by
March 1997. The RCA Co-ordinator presented a chart on the schedule for terminating the
present UNDP project. He also pointed out that the Terminal Report would be distributed
to the Task Force for review and that this would be the last action of the Task Force.
• New RCA projects for 1997
The RCA Co-ordinator presented a list of new projects as well as a list of projects to be
closed or to be carried over to 1997. Project budgets were also presented.
• RCA Training Courses
The Steering Committee was informed that funding was still being sought for some
training courses. The Japanese contribution to RCA was expected to be clarified by
November.
• RCA Annual Report for 1995
The RCA Annual Report for 1995 was presented by the RCA Co-ordinator.
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(2) Extension of RCA Agreement
The RCA Co-ordinator presented a list of countries that had responded in 1996 to the
Agency's letter of 4 July 1996 proposing a Draft text of the document to extend the 1987
RCA Agreement. Seven countries had accepted the proposed Draft text, two countries
proposed corrections or comments and two countries agreed to extend the RCA
Agreement.
(3) Terms of Reference of RCA Steering Committee
In line with the intention of RCA Member States to strengthen their input into the
management of the RCA programme and with the Agency's move to streamline and
harmonize the management of all regional activities within the Department of Technical
Co-operation the Steering Committee on RCA has discontinued its activity.
4.2 Training Events
Training events carried out in 1996 are listed in Annex 9. A total of ten training
courses were carried out under RCA projects, whereas two were cancelled. In the framework
of the joint UNDP/RCA/IAEA project a total of 12 training courses were held, one was
cancelled and one postponed. A total of 22 training courses were thus carried out in 1996
under RCA Programme.
4.3 RCA Activities Planned for 1997
The Agency's Technical Co-operation Programme for 1997-98 as approved in 1996
includes RCA projects to be supported from TC Budget. The list of these projects is shown
in the document "Technical Cooperation: The Agency's Proposed Programme for 1997-98",
GOV/2886/Add.l, 25 October 1996. Detailed write-ups are presented in "Project Summaries
for the Proposed 1997-98 Programme" dated 31 October 1996. The details of the 1997
programme were provided for, and discussed at, the 19th WGM. Brief information on RCA
project activities in 1997 is presented in Annex 10.
4.4 Hosting of RCA Working Group Meetings 1979 to 1996
Annex 11 provides information on all the RCA Working Group Meetings held so far
with dates, venues and the host Member States.
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Annex 1
SECOND AGREEMENT TO EXTEND THE 1987 REGIONAL CO-OPERATIVE AGREEMENT
FOR RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING RELATED TO NUCLEAR
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
WHEREAS the Governments of Australia, Bangladesh, the People's Republic of
China, India, Indonesia, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, New
Zealand, Pakistan, the Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Viet Nam (hereinafter
referred to as "the Governments Parties") are parties to the Regional Co-operative
Agreement for Research, Development and Training Related to Nuclear Science and
Technology, 1987 (hereinafter referred to as the " 1987 Regional Co-operative Agreement")
which entered into force on 12 June 1987, was extended on 12 June 1992, and is to
remain in force for a period of five years from that date;
WHEREAS the 1987 Regional Co-operative Agreement, extended on 12 June 1992,
is due to expire on 11 June 1997;
WHEREAS the Governments Parties desire to extend the 1987 Regional Co-
operative Agreement with effect from the date of its expiry for a further five-year period
in view of its usefulness in providing a regional framework for initiating co-operative
projects and co-ordinated research programming between interested Member States;
NOW, THEREFORE, it is agreed as follows:
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ARTICLE 1
Extension of the 1987 Regional Co-operative Agreement
The 1 987 Regional Co-operative Agreement shall continue in force for a further
period of five years with effect from 12 June 1997. Unless otherwise agreed, all
arrangements made in implementation of the 1987 Regional Co-operative Agreement shall
also continue in force during the extended period.
ARTICLE 2
Entry into force
1. Any Government Party to the 1987 Regional Co-operative Agreement and any
Government of any Member State of the International Atomic Energy Agency (hereinafter
referred to as the "Agency") referred to in Article XII of the 1 987 Regional Co-operative
Agreement may become a Party to this Extension Agreement by notifying its acceptance
thereof to the Director General of the Agency.
2. This Extension Agreement shall enter into force on the date of receipt by the
Director General of the Agency of the second notification of acceptance. With respect to
a Government accepting the Agreement thereafter, it shall enter into force on the date of
receipt by the Director General of the Agency of the notification of such acceptance.
DONE in Vienna, on the 24th day of May 1997, in the English language.
On behalf of the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency, I,Larry D. Johnson, Director of the Legal Division of the Secretariat, hereby certify that theforegoing is a true copy of the text of the SECOND AGREEMENT TO EXTEND THE 1987REGIONAL CO-OPERATIVE AGREEMENT FOR RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT AND TRAININGRELATED TO NUCLEAR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, adopted by the Parties to the 1987Regional Co-operative Agreement for Research, Development and Training Related toNuclear Science and Technology.
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Annex 2
NATIONAL RCA CO-ORDINATORS
AUSTRALIA
BANGLADESH
CHINA
INDIA
INDONESIA
Mr. J. RollandDirectorGovernment and Public Affairs Div.Australian Nuclear Science and
Technology OrganizationLucas Heights Research Labs.PMB 1Menai, NSW. 2234Sydney
Dr. M.A. Wazed MiahMember, Physical SciencesBangladesh Atomic Energy Commission4 Kazi Nazrul Islam AvenueP.O. Box 158, RamnaDhaka
Mr. Zhu JiangSenior EngineerOffice of IAEA AffairsChina Atomic Energy AuthorityP.O. Box 2102Beijing 100 822
Mr. A.K. AnandDirector, Technical Co-ordinationand International RelationsGroup and Reactor Project GroupBhabha Atomic Research CentreTrombayMumbai 400 085
Prof. A. DjaloeisDeputy Director GeneralNational Atomic Energy AgencyBATANJl. KH. Abd. RohimMampang PrapatanP.O. Box 85 KBYJakarta, Selatan
Tel: (61) (2) 9717 3733Tlx: 24562 AAFax: (61) (2) 9 543 1452
e-mail: [email protected]
Tel: (88) (02) 861 528(Off)(88) (02) 504 318
Tlx. 632203 BATOM BJFax: (88) (02) 863 051e-mail: baec@agni-com
Tel: (86) 106851 2211/3276Tlx: 222315 FACNCFax: (86) (10) 6851 3717
Tel: (91) (22) 556 5845551 3143
Tlx: 1172212 BRIT INFax: (91) (22) 556 0750
Tel: (62) (21) 525 3703Tlx: 62354 BATANFax: (62) (21) 525 1110
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JAPAN
REPUBLIC OFKOREA
MALAYSIA
MONGOLIA
MYANMAR
Dr. Juichi Takahara (Until June)Mr. Yoshihisa EndouDirectorScience and Nuclear Energy DivisionForeign Policy BureauMinistry of Foreign AffairsKasumigaseki 2-2-1Chiyoda-KuP.O. Box 100Tokyo
Dr. Yong Shik KimDirectorAtomic Energy International
Co-operation DivisionMinistry of Science &
Technology (MOST)Government Complex IIGwachun City Kyunggi-Do 427 760
Dr. Ahmad Sobri Haji HashimDirector GeneralMalaysian Institute for NuclearTechnology Research (MINT)Bangi43000 Kajang
Professor Nyam JadambaaDeputy ChairmanNuclear Energy CommissionGovernment of MongoliaState HouseUlaanbaatar-12
Dr. Tin HlaingSecretary of Myanmar Atomic EnergyCommittee6, Kabar Aye Pagoda RoadYangon
Tel: (81) (33) 581 3518Tlx: J 22 350
J 23 202J 23 273Fax: (81) (3) 506 0427
Tel: (82) (2) 503 7651503 7671
Tlx: 24230 MIOST KFax: (82) (2) 503 7673
email: [email protected]
Tel: (60) (3) 350 510Tlx: 31619 ATOMAL MAFax: (60) (3) 825 8262
Tel: (976) (1) 324 912Tlx: 79309 GOVER MHFax: (976) (1) 310 011Fax: UNDP (873) 150 7441
Tel: (95) (1) 664233/663025Tlx: CEREORGFax: (95) (1) 665292
NEW ZEALAND Dr. Peter B. RobertsManager, Industrial and BiologicalNuclear Sciences GroupInstitute of Geological and Nuclear SciencesP.O. Box 31-312Lower Hutt
Tel: (64) (4) 570 4637Fax: (64) (4) 570 4657
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PAKISTAN
PHILIPPINES
SINGAPORE
SRI LANKA
THAILAND
VIET NAM
Tel: (92) (51) 820 310Tlx: 5725 ATCOM PKFax: (92) (51)920 4908
Dr. HasibullahDirectorInternational Affairs
and TrainingPakistan Atomic Energy
CommissionP.O. Box 1114Islamabad
Dr. Carlito R. AletaDirectorPhilippine Nuclear Research
Institute (PNRI)Commonwealth AvenueP.O. Box 213Diliman, Quezon City
Policy Development Section Tel: (65) 731 9588International Environment and Policy Dpt. Tlx:Ministry of the Environment Fax: (65) 738 4468c/o Mr. Eng Wee Hua, Chief Engineer40 Scotts Road11-00 Environment BuildingSingapore 0922
Tel: (63) (2) 974719Tlx: 66804 PNRI PNFax: (63) (2) 9201646<[email protected]
Dr. M. Prinath DiasChairmanAtomic Energy Authority1/1 Ceramics Building696 Galle RoadColombo 03
Mr. Kriengsak BhadrakomSecretary GeneralOffice of Atomic Energy for PeaceVibhavadee Rangsit RoadChatuchakBangkok 10900
Dr. Nguyen Tien NguyenDirectorViet Nam National Atomic EnergyCommission
59 Ly Thuong KietHanoi
Tel: (94) (1) 501 468593744, 593745
Tlx: 22896 GLFASN CEFax: (94) (1) 501 467
Tel: (66) (2) 579 0138-9579 5230-4
Tlx: 8716 ATENPEATHFax: (66) (2) 561 3013
Tel: (84) (48) 256 47953 829
Tlx: 411518 VAECFax: (84) (48) 266 133
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Annex 3
RCA PROGRAMME
IAEA Administrative and Technical Support 1996
Deputy Director General. Head of Department of Technical Co-operation: Mr. Qian Jihui
Director, Division of Technical Co-operation Programmes: Mr. Barretto
RCA Co-ordinator: Mr. Aslam (from 13 November 1995 until 3 March 1996)Mr. Razley (from 4 March until 9 July 1996)Mr. Yanagisawa (from 10 July 1996 onwards)
UNDP Chief Technical Officer: Professor Pham Duy Hien
Staff of the RCA Office:
Project Assistant (part time): Ms. Evelyne RanharterProject Assistant (part time): Ms. Fran WrightSecretary: Ms. Thoko Egger
Staff of the Jakarta Office:
Secretary: Ms. Linda PurnamaraniAssistant to Secretary: Mr. Nurhadi
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Annex 4
Total Budget and Implementation Rate of RCA Projects as at 31December 1996.
(US DOLLARS)
Funding Source
Latest ApprovedBudget
Agency:Income/Expend.
UNDP
Australia
China
Indonesia
Japan
Republic of Korea
Malaysia
New Zealand
Philippines
Thailand
TOTAL YEARS:Income/Expend.
RAS/0/013
1994: 80,800
0/ 1,820
520,369/528,244
RAS/0/015
1996: 110,600
213,560/140,475
50,036/49,213
789,416/ 646,937
RAS/0/019
1996: 62,600
78,980/ 72.792
153,200/ 189,848
BalanceImplementation (%)Project periodField
Notes:
-7,8751001988-1996Energy
142,479821989-1996TCDC
-36,648100
1994-1996TCDC
(1) RAS/0/013. Energy and Nuclear Power PlanningNo activity in 1996 only purchased an equipment. Budget was reallocated to anotherRAS project resulted in minus balance. Implemntation 100% in this case does notrepresent good activity. This project was closed in 1996.
(2) RAS/0/015: Development of TCDC in Asia and the PacificClosed and to be started as RAS/0/025 from 1997.
(3) RAS/0/019: Nuclear Information SystemsMinus balance was covered by RAS/0/013. Budget overrun was due to addition ofproject formulation meeting. This project was closed and to be started as RAS/8/076from 1997.
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Funding Source
Latest ApprovedBudget
Agency:Income/Expend.
UNDP
Australia
China
Indonesia
Japan
Republic of Korea
Malaysia
New Zealand
Philippines
Thailand
TOTAL YEARS:Income/Expend.
RAS/0/021
1996: 79,000
83,480/ 55,908
141,800/87,638
RAS/0/022
1995: 71,400
0/ 26,335
71,400/59,911
RAS/0/023
1996: 244,100
244,100/ 162,108
320,480/199,048
BalanceImplementation (%)Project periodField
Notes:
54,162621995-Energy
11,489841995-Agriculture
121,432621995-Energy
(1) RAS/0/021: Nuclear Power Planning (Korea fund)
Relative low implementation due to balance between fund and performance of training
(2) RAS/0/022: PA and Trade in Irradiated Food
(3) RAS/0/023: Energy, Electricity and Nuclear Power Planning.In 1996, only one training course in Thailand.
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Funding Source
Latest ApprovedBudget
Agency:Income/Expend.
UNDP
Australia
China
Indonesia
Japan
Republic of Korea
Malaysia
New Zealand
Philippines
Thailand
TOTAL YEARS:Income/Expend.
RAS/4/008
1996: 309,700
370,599/ 353,970
1,252,974/1,182,260
RAS/4/011
1996: 39,900
39,900/ 50,407
409,086/ 353,501
RAS/6/018
1996: 152,600
210,265/ 286,081
1,037,717/889,721
BalanceImplementation (%)Project periodField
Notes:
70,714941988-Health
55,585861991-1996Research Reactor
147,996861991-1996Health
(1) RAS/4/008: Nuclear Instruments Maintenance
(2) RAS/4/011: Research Reactor UtilizationExpert Meeting in May in Indonesia and NCM in July in Thailand.Workshop in early 1997 is planned. A part of balance was reallocated to RAS/4/008
(3) RAS/6/018: Radioimmunoassay for Hepatitis B DiagnosisBudget in 1996 was overrun (136%). Implementation and balance will be changed afterproject termination meeting to be held in Beijing in March 1997.
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Funding Source
Latest ApprovedBudget
Agency:Income/Expend.
UNDP
Australia
China
Indonesia
Japan
Republic of Korea
Malaysia
New Zealand
Philippines
Thailand
TOTAL YEARS:Income/Expend.
RAS/6/022
1995: 122,000
102,190/73,936
273,945/ 222,390
RAS/7/003
1996: 135,200
160,700/ 159,669
1,119,409/1,053,441
RAS/8/068
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180,550/227,813
0/ 4,880
20,000/ 2,084
20,833/21,040
10,000/0
867,017/ 255,817
BalanceImplementation (%)Project periodField
Notes:
51,555811983-1996Health
65,96894
1993-1996Health
611,200
1993-
(1) RAS/6/022: Strenqtheninq Nuclear Medicine in RCA Member StatesBalance will be utilized in new RCA project RAS/6/029 "Improved Training for NuclearMedicine Technicians"
(2) RAS/7/003: Radiation Sterilization of Tissue GraftsClosed and started as RAS/7/008 from 1997.
(3) RAS/8/068: Repository of Cash Contribution for Member StatesImplementation in here is meaningless. Majority of expenditures was experts andequipment
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Funding Source
Latest ApprovedBudget
Agency:Income/Expend.
UNDP
Australia
China
Indonesia
Japan
Republic of Korea
Malaysia
New Zealand
Philippines
Thailand
TOTAL YEARS:Income/Expend.
RAS/8/069 (UNDP)
1996: 154.500
0/ 5,270
163,384/ 108,591
520,200/ 394,725
RAS/8/070 (UNDP)
1996: 336,600
293.000/ 249,038
1,160,400/999,540
RAS/8/071
1996:941,723
941,723/941,723
2,690,530/2,690,530
BalanceImplementationProject periodField
125,475761993-1996Industry+Envir.
160,860861993-1996Industry+Envir.
01001993-1996Ind ,+Envir.
Notes:
(1) RAS/8/069: Isotopes and Radiation in Industry and the Environment. Breakdown of total years is:
Australia 519,510/385,627(74%), Balance 133,883$Agency 690/ 9,095 (1318%) Balance -8,405$Contribution from the Agency was only in 1993.This project is closed and to be started as RAS/8/076 from 1997.
(2) RAS/8/070: Isotopes and Radiation in Industry and the EnvironmentBalance will be reallocated to another projects in 1997. This project is closed and tobe started as RAS/8/076 from 1997.
(3) RAS/8/071: Isotopes and Radiation for Technoloqv and Environment. Sustainable DevelopmentBudget US$65,000 for Tripartite Meeting in March 1997.
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Funding Source
Latest ApprovedBudget
Agency:Income/Expend.
UNDP
Australia
China
Indonesia
Japan
Republic of Korea
Malaysia
New Zealand
Philippines
Thailand
TOTAL YEARSIncome/Expend.
RAS/8/073
1996:52,800
50,400/ 970
50,400/ 970
RAS/9/006
1996: 113,400
115,275/127,453
102,289/3,706
50,000/ 84,169
1,719,122/1,517,204
BalanceImplementation (%)Project PeriodField
Notes:
49,43021996Ind.+Envir.(Marine)
201,918881987-1996Rad. Protec.
(1) RAS/8/073: Measurement of Marine Contamination and Transport PhenomenaOne time expert only. This project is closed and started as one of the new jointUNDP/RCA/IAEA project from 1997. Implementation was only 2%.
(2) RAS/9/006: Strengthening Radiation Protection InfrastructureBudget overrun occurrred in the Agency (111%, balance -12,175$) and Japan (168%,balance -34,169). This project is closed and to be started as RAS/9/018 from 1997.
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Budget and Implementation Rate of RCA Proiects in 1996
Annex S
Funding Source
Agency
UNDP
Australia
China
Indonesia
Japan
Republic ofKorea
Malaysia
New Zealand
Philippines
Thailand
Total project(%)
RAS/0/013Energy and Nuclear Power Planning
(D
1,821
(2)
1,821
(3)
0
(4)
100
100
RAS/0/015Development of TCDC in Asia andthe Pacific (RCA)
(D
217,998
58,867
(2)
95,084
49,214
(3)
122,914
9,653
(4)
44
84
52
RAS/0/019Nuclear Information System
(D
91,802
(2)
75,142
(3)
16,660
(4)
82
82
Notes(1) Adjusted Programme (Current) (US$)(2) Net New Obligations (US$)(3) Earmarkings (US$)(4) Implementation Rate individual (%)
Budget and Implementation Rate of RCA Projects in 1996
4k
Funding Source
Agency
UNDP
Australia
China
Indonesia
Japan
Republic ofKorea
Malaysia
New Zealand
Philippines
Thailand
Total project(%)
RAS/0/021Nuclear Power Planning (RCA)
d)
107,778
(2)
54,137
(3)
53,641
(4)
50
50
RAS/0/022Public Acceptance and Trade inirradiated Food (RCA)
(1)
43,238
(2)
25,539
(3)
17,699
(4)
59
59
RAS/0/023Energy, Electricity and Nuclear PowerPlanning (RCA)
(1)
249,173
(2)
155,260
(3)
93,913
(4)
62
62
Notes(1) Adjusted Programme (Current) (US$)(2) Net New Obligations (US$)(3) Earmarkings (US$)(4) implementation Rate individual (%)
Budget and Implementation Rate of RCA Projects in 1996
Funding Source
Agency
UNDP
Australia
China
Indonesia
Japan
Republic ofKorea
Malaysia
New Zealand
Philippines
Thailand
Total project(%)
RAS/4/008Nuclear Instrument Maintenance
d)
288,661
(2)
264,885
(3)
23,776
(4)
92
92
RAS/4/011Research Reactor Utilization (RCA)
(D
88,797
(2)
48,797
(3)
40,000
(4)
55
55
RAS/6/018Radioimmunoassay for Hepatitis BDiagnosis (RCA)
(D
268,095
(2)
129,027
(3)
139,068
(4)
48
48
Notes(1) Adjusted Programme (Current) (US$)(2) Net New Obligations (US$)(3) Earmarkings (US$)(4) Implementation Rate individual (%)
Budget and Implementation Rate of RCA Projects in 1996
k
Funding Source
Agency
UNDP
Australia
China
Indonesia
Japan
Republic ofKorea
Malaysia
New Zealand
Philippines
Thailand
Total project(%)
RAS/6/022Strengthening Nuclear Medicine inRCA Member States
(1)
121,043
(2)
67,930
(3)
53,113
(4)
56
56
RAS/7/003Radiation Sterilization of TissueGrafts (RCA)
(1)
258,211
(2)
86,733
(3)
171,478
(4)
34
34
RAS/8/068Isotopes and Radiation in Industry andEnvironment (RCA)
(1)
207,279
15,309
41,400
36,765
52,280
10,560
16,720
(2)
194,168
-91
4,880
2,085
21,040
0
0
(3)
13,111
15,400
36,520
34,680
31,240
10,560
16,720
(4)
94
0
12
6
40
0
0
58
Notes(1) Adjusted Programme (Current) (US$)(2) Net New Obligations (US$)(3) Earmarkings (US$)(4) Implementation Rate individual (%)
Budget and Implementation Rate of RCA Projects in 1996
IDI
Funding Source
Agency
UNDP
Australia
China
Indonesia
Japan
Republic ofKorea
Malaysia
New Zealand
Philippines
Thailand
Total project(%)
RAS/8/069Isotopes and Radiation in Industry andthe Environment (RCA)
(D
5,270
231,109
(2)
5,270
71,497
(3)
0
159,612
(4)
100
31
33
RAS/8/070Isotopes and Radiation in Industryand the Environment (RCA)
d)
356,068
(2)
206,068
(3)
149,100
(4)
58
58
RAS/8/071Isotopes and Rad. for Tech. andEnvironment. Sustainable Devp.
d)
941,723
(2)
907,667
(3)
34,056
(4)
96
96
Notes(1) Adjusted Programme (Current) (US$)(2) Net New Obligations (US$)(3) Earmarkings (US$)(4) Implementation Rate individual (%)
Budget and Implementation Rate of RCA Protects in 1996
Funding Source
Agency
UNDP
Australia
China
Indonesia
Japan
Republic ofKorea
Malaysia
New Zealand
Philippines
Thailand
Total project(%)
RAS/8/073Measurement of Marine Contaminationand Transport Phenomena
(D
50,530
(2)
970
(3)
49,560
(4)
2
2
RAS/9/006Strengthening of Radiation ProtectionInfrastructures (RCA)
(D
130,167
177,277
114,613
(2)
124,927
506 .
40,122
(3)
5,240
176,770
74,491
(4)
96
0
35
39
Notes(1) Adjusted Programme (Current) (US$)(2) Net New Obligations (US$)(3) Earmarkings (US$)(4) implementation Rate individual (%)
Annex 6
CASH CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED FROM MEMBER STATES TO RCA(IN US DOLLARS)
Donor
Australia
China
Indonesia
Japan
Republic of Korea
Malaysia
New Zealand
Philippines
Thailand
Total
1995
394,257
50,061
10,000
478,900
62,600
0
39,608
10,142
10,000
1,055,568
1996
0
50,037
O1'
478,900
79,200
20,000
20,833
02/
10,000
658,970
2/
The Government of Indonesia pledged the sum of US$50,000 as cashcontribution to the RCA for 1994-1997. US$40,000 was received in 1994,with the second installment of US$10,000 being made in 1995.
Due to incomplete information provided by the Philippine National Bank thecontribution of the Philippine Government for 1996 RCA activities equivalentto US$15,000 was only credited to the IAEA in 1997 and therefore, will beshown in RCA Annual Report for 1997.
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Annex 7
IN-KIND CONTRIBUTIONS TO RCA IN 1996 AS NOTIFIED BY MEMBER STATES
MEMBER STATES
Australia
Bangladesh
China
India
Malaysia
New Zealand
Pakistan
Singapore
Thailand
TOTAL
US$ EQUIVALENT
271,000
2,000
50,000
90,580
25,000
28,000
10,000
16,200
12,000
504,780
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Annex 8
RCA Programme : Technical Officers 1996
Project Title Name and Divisions
(1) RAS/0/013 Energy and Nuclear Power Planning
(2) RAS/0/015 Development of TCDC in Asia and. the Pacific
(3) RAS/0/019 Nuclear Information System
P. Molina (NEPF)Planning and Economic Study Section
K. Yanagisawa (TCPM)East Asia and Pacific Section
T. Atieh (NESI)Center Service Unit
(4) RAS/0/021 Nuclear Power Planning(Korea)
(5) RAS/0/022 PA and Trade in Irradiated Foodfor further activity
P. Molina (NEPF)Planning and Economic Study Section
P. Loaharanu(RIFA)Food Preservation
(6) RAS/0/023 Energy, Electricity and Nuclear PowerPlanning.
(7) RAS/4/008 Nuclear Instrument Maintenance
( 8) RAS/4/011 Research Reactor Utilization
P. Molina (NEPF)Planning and Economic Study Section
Y. Xie (RIHU)Nuclear Medicine Section
K. M. Akhtar (RIPC)Physics
(9) RAS/6/018 Radioimmunoassay for Hepatitis BDiagnosis
(10) RAS/6/022 Strengthening Nuclear Medicine in RCA(Australia) Member States
(11) RAS/7/003 Radiation Sterilization of Tissue Grafts
RAS/92/073- Following 4 were sub-projects.
R. O. Piyasena (RIHU)Nuclear Medicine Section
G. Nair (RIHU)Nuclear Medicine Section
J. Mircheva (RIHU)Applied Radiation Biologyand Radiotherapy Section
J.Thereska (RIPC)Industrial Application and Chemistry SectionV. Markovic (RIPC)Industrial Application and Chemistry SectionR.Parr (RIHU)NUTR. + HEALTH ENV.M.Dobrowolski (RIPC)Industrial Application and Chemistry Section
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(12) RAS/8/068 Isotopes and Radiation in Industryand the Environment(Repository Cash Contribution fromMember States)
(13) RAS/8/069(Australia
+Agency)
(14) RAS/8/070(Japan)
(15) RAS/8/071(UNDP)
Isotopes and Radiation in Industryand the Environment
Isotopes and Radiation in Industryand the Environment
Isotopes and Radiation for Technologyand Environment SustainableDevelopment
(16) RAS/8/073 Measurement of Marine Contaminationand Transport Phenomena
S.W. FowlerRadioecology, Monaco
(17) RAS/9/006 Strengthening of Radiation ProtectionInfrastructure
R. Griffith (NSRW)Radiation Safety Section
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RCA TRAINING COURSES PROGRAMMEIN THE EAST ASIA AND PACIFIC REGION
1 9 9 6Date Ti t le Number
18-29 March
22 - 26 April
27 May - 7 June
17 June - 26 July
13 -23 August
26 August -6 September
RW (RCA) on NUCLEARINFORMATION SYSTEMS
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia
RW (RCA) on Infrastructureand Organizational Aspects ofNUCLEAR POWERPROGRAMMES
JAKARTA. Indonesia
RTC (RCA) on AdvancedApplications of IsotopeTechniques to WATERRESOURCES
LUSHAN, China
in conjunction with:
C7-RAS-0.015-030(TC funds)IAEA RW on ISOTOPETECHNIQUES in Hydrologyand Geochemistry forGeothermal EnergyDevelopment in East Asia andthe Pacific10-13 June
LUSHAN. China
RTC (RCA) on IntegratedEnergy and ElectricityPlanning for Nuclear PowerDevelopment with Emphasison the ENPEP Package
BANGKOK. Thailand
RTC (RCA) on IRRADIATIONas a Quarantine Treatment ofFruits and Vegetables
BANGKOK, Thailand
RW (RCA) on Quality Controlof Multi-Head SPECTSYSTEMS
SEOUL, Rep. Korea
RAS-0.019-002
RAS-0.021-001
(Korean funds)
RAS-0.015-029
(Chinese funds)
RAS-0.023-001
RAS-0.022-003
RAS-4.008-007
T.O./TC Officer
T. AtiehM. Mandorff
P. MolinaM. Mandorff
J. GerardoM. Mandorff
Sun Yizhen/J. GerardoM. Mandorff
P. MolinaM. Mandorff
P.LoaharanuM. Mandorff
Xie YanfenM. Mandorff
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7 - 25 October
9 - 30 October
21 - 25 October
18 -29November
RW (RCA) on Upgrading ofAnalogue GAMMA CAMERASwith IBM PC"s and RelevantClinical Software
JAKARTA. Indonesia
RTC (RCA) on SystemTechnology for NPPs
TAEJON, Rep Korea
RW (RCA) onCONTAMINATIONMONITORING
TOKAI, Japan
RTC (RCA) on Implementationof the IAEA BASIC SAFETYSTANDARDS
BOMBAY, India
RAS-4.008-006
RAS-0.015-027
(Korean funds)
RAS-9.006-015
(Japanesefunds)
RAS-0.015-028
(Indian funds)
Xie YanfenM. Mandorff
R. GublerM. Mandorff
R. GriffithM. Mandorff
C MasonM. Mandorff
POSTPONED / CANCELLED
11)
12)
CANCELLED
CANCELLED
RW (RCA) on REGULATORYASPECTS of Control ofSealed Radiation Sources
to be informed
RTC (RCA) on QC, QAandGMP for Production ofRadiation Sterilized TISSUEGRAFTS MATERIAL
to be informed
RAS-9.006-014
RAS-7.003-009
I. ThompsonM. Mandorff
J. MirchevaM. Mandorff
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TRAINING COURSE PROGRAMMEWITHIN THE FRAMEWORK OF THE UNDP/RCA/IAEA REGIONAL PROJECT
DN THE USE OF ISOTOPES AND RADIATION TO STRENGTHEN TECHNOLOGYAND SUPPORT ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
IN THE EAST ASIA AND PACIFIC REGIONRAS/92-073
19 9 6
Date T i t l e Number TC Of f icer
15-19 January
5 - 9 February
11 -13 March
11 -22 March
24 June - 5 July
26 - 30 August
26 - 30 August
7 - 1 1 October
RTC on INDUSTRIALSTERILIZATION:Regulations, Standards andEnforcement
KUALA LUMPUR. Malaysia
RTC on Application ofElectron Beam Technology forPurification of FLUE GASES
TAKASAKI, Japan
REMS on the Application ofNucleonic Control Systems toCOAL PROCESSINGOPERATIONS
MAE MOH. Thailand
RW on the Application ofNucleonic Control Systems toCOAL PROCESSINGOPERATIONS
MAE MOH. Thailand
RW on Application of ISO-25and Other InternationalQA/QC Standards inLaboratories EmployingNuclear and ComplementaryTechniques forENVIRONMENTALANALYSES
TAEJON. Rep Korea
RW on Non-DestructiveExamination for NON-METALUC MATERIALS
SINGAPORE
RTC on Process and QualityControl in RADIATIONPROCESSING
TAKASAKI. Japan
RW on Regulation andInspection of Operation ofRADIATION FACILITIES
RAS-8.071-015
RAS-8.070-007
(Japanesefunds)
RAS-8.064-009
RAS-8.064-010
RAS-8.071-017
RAS-8.071-012
RAS-8.070-010
(Japanesefunds)
RAS-8.071-016
JAKARTA, Indonesia ~ 5 9 "
M. MarkovicC. Pechmann
M. MarkovicC. Pechmann
J. ThereskaM. Mandorff
J. ThereskaM. Mandorff
R. ParrM. Mandorff
M. DobrowolskiM. Mandorff
M. MarkovicM. Mandorff
M.MarkovicM. Mandorff
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11)
12)
4 - 2 0 November
11 -20November
11-20November
11 -22November
RW on Fabrication andEvaluation of NDT TESTPIECES - Pipes
BANGKOK. Thailand
RS on Fabrication andEvaluation of NDT TESTPIECES - Pipes
BANGKOK. Thailand
RW on Nucleonic ControlSystems in PAPERINDUSTRY
SHANGHAI andGUANGZHOU. China
RTC on RADIATION CURING
TAKASAKI, Japan
RAS-8.070-012
(Japanesefunds)
RAS-8.070-013
(Japanesefunds
RAS-«.071-008
R AS-8.070-011
(Japanesefunds)
M. DobrowolskiM. Mandorff
M. DobrowolskiM. Mandorff
J. ThereskaM. Mandorff
M. MarkovicM. Mandorff
POSTPONED / CANCELLED
13)
14)
CANCELLED
POSTPONEDto 1997
RS on Nucleonic ControlSystems in PAPERINDUSTRY
SHANGHAI^! BEIJING,China
REMS on Nuclear analyticalTechniques inENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
BANGKOK, Thailand orDALAT, Viet Nam
RAS-3.071-009
RAS-8.071
J. ThereskaM. Mandorff
R. ParrM. Mandorff
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28 October -8 November
7 - 2 5 October
28 October -8 November
RTC on the Use ofImmunoassay Technologiesfor Studies on the Diagnosisand Control of FOOT-and-MOUTH DISEASE in SouthAsia
HO CHI MINH CITY,Viet Nam
RTC on MolecularApproaches, Mutations andother Biotechnologies for theImprovement ofVEGETATIVELYPROPAGATED PLANTS
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia
RTC on Quality Assurance inRADIATION THERAPYDOSIMETRY
MANILA. Philippines
RTC on Regulatory Control ofNPP
TAEJON, Rep Korea
RAS-5.031-001
(US$145,000)
RAS-5.032-001
(USS100,000)
RAS-6.025-001
(US$115,000)
RAS-9.016-001
(US$105,000)
M.JeggoM Mandorff
B. AhloowaliaC. Pechmann
G. MatschekoC. Pechmann
K. MrabitC. Pechmann
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Annex 10
RCA ACTIVITIES IN 1997WORK PLANAs of June, 1997
\\\ RAS/O/021-a "Nuclear Power Planning "US$111,834 (1997,1998 contribution included)
T.O.= Thomas Mazour (NEPF), Nuclear Power Engineering Section, A-2540, Ext.22793
*(1) National Training Course on Nuclear Power Project Planning and Implementation, 3-21 November 1997. Republic of Korea.NTC/KAERI
To be funded by Korean Government through the Korean International Co-operation Agency (KOICA) (2-3 lecturers expectedto be funded by IAEA)
, *(2) RTW on Economic and Financial Aspects of Nuclear Power Programmes, Manila. Philippines, 25-29 August 1997.8 (US$70,000). The original title and vunue was listed in document distributed during RCA General conference 1996
(3) National Coordinators Meeting. Taeieon. Repubic of Korea. 1998.US$40,000
{2f RAS/0/022 "PA and Trade in irradiated Foods"US$42,767( 17,677 carry over + 25,100 Japanese fund)T.O.=Paisan Loaharanu(RIFA), Food Preservation, A-2266, Ext.21638
(1) Advisory Group Meeting for Project Review, Bangkok 7-9 April 1997(US$25,100) Japanese contributionGlobal development of food irradiation, etc will be discussed. Dr. P. B. Roberts, Dr. P. Thomas, Dr. T. Hayashi,and Dr. A.O.Luster participating candidates.
*(2) Workshop on Harmonization of Regulation of Food IrradiationTentatively - December 1997
I3f RAS/0/023 "Energy, Electricity & Nuclear Power Planning"US$246,261: Carry over $93,661 and 1997 Agency Hard core $152,600. Note that 1998=$ 118,400.T.O.= B.F. Hamilton, Plan.+Economic Study,A-2521,Ext.22785
*(1) RTW on WASP-IV Computer Model. Republic of Korea, 1-12 December 1997(To train experienced users of WASP on the new version of the programme)
(2) National Coordinators Meeting. Hanoi, Viet Nam, 1-5 December 1997(Mid-term review of the project and establishing the programme for future activities)
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2, }4] RAS/0/024 "Project Formulation Meeting": Tentatively -Vienna, September 1997
US$66,000 Hard-core.T.O.= Paulo M.C. Barretto (TCPM), RCA Co-ordinator, B-l 177, Ext.22313
|5] RAS/0/025 (RAS/0/015) "Development of TCDC in Asia and the Pacific (Phase II) ": Tentatively -Vienna, September 1997US$198,477.72 (Carry over from RAS/0/015 $132,477.72 and Agency fund in 1997 $66,000)T.O.= Paulo M.C. Barretto (TCPM), RCA Co-ordinator, B-l 177, Ext.22313
(6] RAS/4/016 "Preparation for Disposal of LILW from Non-power Sources"US$16,000 funded by Japan. Requested fund for 1997 was US$78,120. No carry over.T.O.= K. W. Han (NEPF), Waste Technology, A-2666, Ext. 22672
(1) Workshop to Review Waste Inventory, Waste Characteristics and Reference Site Candidates, Shanghai, China, 23-25 June1997.
(2) Training Course 2-3 lecturers funded by Agency (1998)
}7j RAS/6/027 "Quality Assurance in Radiation Therapy "US$123,200 Hard-coreT.O.=C. V. Levin (RIHU), RAD.BIOL.THER, A-2218, Ext. 21654
(1) Project Formulation Meeting, 9-12, June 1997 Beijing ChinaThe whole framework of 1997 activities will be decided.
[8J RAS/6/028 "Thematic Programme on Health Care"
tJ, Subproject-1 Nuclear Instrument Maintenance, US$182,000 Hard-core
T.O.=Yanfan Xie (RIHU),Nuclear Medicine, A-2225, Ext.21673
(1) Termination Meeting of the Project (RAS/4/008). 1-5 December 1997. Jakarta IndonesiaUS$36,000
*(2) RW on Upgrading Analogue Gamma Cameras with IBM Pcs and Relevant Clinical Software, 1-12 December 1997 , JakartaIndonesiaUS$60,000
(3) Consultant's Meeting on Care, Handling and Effective Protection of Nuclear Medicine Instruments, March 17-21 1997US$18,0001 week, Manila Philippines. Originally planned on February but postponed.In his letter arrived on 10 Jan. Dr. C. Aleta mentioned welcome. Title in his quote was WGM on Drafting of Manual onPreventative Maintenance of Nuclear Medicine Instruments
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(4) National Workshop on PC of SPECT Systems (Tentatively December 1997)US$12,000
No venue and timeThis project additionally has a expert service, provision of 10 sets of the Agency's Upgrading Systems and QC equipment.
Subproject-2 Enhanced Production and OC of Radioisotopes & RadiopharmaceuticalsUS$79,000 Hard-coreT.O.=H. Vera Ruiz(RIPC), Industrial Application +Chem. A-2369, Ext.21748
*(1) TWS on Production of Therapeutic Radiophermaceuticals. 2 weeks, Beijing, China, 22 September to 3 October 1997g. Budget US$39,710
*(2) TWS on Production. Measurement and QC of Brachytherapy Sources, 2 weeks. India, Bombay. 18-26 August 1997Budget US$27,338, (9 days) Time and venue will be later on.It is to be taken care of by Mr. D. V.S. Narashimhan
(3) National Co-ordinator's Meeting (Tentatively November 1997)Budget US$15,000. No venue and no time indications.This may be changed to a workshop or training course at a later date depending on the progress of programmeTo be taken care of by Mr. Vera Ruiz
Subproject-3 Radioimmunoassay of Tumour Markers for the Detection & Management of CancerUS$108,600 Hard-coreT.O =R. Piyasena (RIHU), Nuclear Medicine, A-2232, Ext 21676
(1) National Co-ordinator's Meeting , 23-27 June 1997, Colombo. Sri Lanka15 participants, 1 T.O. for 1 week.
*(2) RTC on Methodological Aspects of Tumour Marker Assays .NIH Bangkok Thailand or Univ. of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia20participants, 2 outside experts and 1 TO. for 2 weeks.In this project regent supplies and minor equipment items, as indicated at Co-ordinators meeting(to be held May 1997) to commence and continue to at least mid 1998.
(3) National Training Course on Concepts and Principals of RIA/, Data Processing (DP), Internal Quality Control (IQC) andExternal Quality Assessment Scheme (EQAS) and Preparation of Basic Reports, 2 weeks, 3-5 November 1997, Viet Nam
|9] RAS/6/029-a "Improved Training for Nuclear Medicine Technicians"US$129,000 for 1997 and $111,000 for 1998, expected Australian and other funding bodies
, T.O.=B. ButtonOk
(1) Workshop/Progress Visits. Nov.-Dec. 1997No venue. Budget=Australian $16,100
(2) Co-ordination Workshop. Oct. -Nov. 1997No venue. Budget=Australian $20,800
[10] RAS/7/008 " QA in Radiation Sterilization of Tissue Grafts "US$545,744.06$ ($172,544.06 carried over from RAS/7/003 and $373,200 of hard-core in 1997)T.O =H. Tatsuzaki (RIHU),Rad. Biol. Ther. A-2219, Ext.21667Mr. Tatsuzaki has left Agency and secondee planned to come on March. No action will be made until time being.
(1) Implementation of Total Quality System*(1-1) RW on Total Quality System in Producing Radiation Sterilized Tissue Grafts in the Asia and the Pacific Region
8-12 September 1997. Indonesia
(1 -2) Scientific Visit and Fellowship TrainingNo venue and time
(2) Amnion Membrane(2-1) Expert Mission. 1st Quarter, 1997
5 persons by 3 days
(2-2) Establishment of Data Processing Office at Regional Training Center(RTC). 2nd Quarter 1997To be provided cost free to RTC by subcontract?
•(2-3) RTC for Clinicians (Users) and Meeting, 29 September -10 October 1997. Malaysia
• (3) Delivery of Curriculum to TB Operators(3-1) Consultant's Meeting. 14-21 July. Vienna. Austria 1997
(Singapore, Thailand, Japan, Philippines, Malaysia, IAEA) 5 persons, 4 days
*(3-2) RTC for Delivery of Curriculum and Tissue Bank Operators. Singapore. 3-15 November 1997
(4) Promotion of Public Awareness and Public Acceptance
*(4-l) RTC for Training and Development of Skills of Public Relations Officers. 1st Quarter. 1998
(4-2) Publication by Available Information, 2nd Quarter. 1998
(4-3) Expert Service (Train Tissue Bank Personnel). 3rd Quarter, 1998
[11J RAS/8/076 " Better Management of Environmental and Industrial Growth "1997
UNDP 600,000 for project with 300,000 for project formulationAgency 151,000
Australia 240,000 under negotiation
Not decided the whole framework of the project. The fallowings except (1) are only candidates, meaning no project formulation-to date.
(1) Upgrading of Cellulosic Agro-wastes to Useful ProductsT. O. = Mr. GuevenThis project was proposed by Malaysia and Japan during 18th WGM held in Beijing 1996
(1-1) Project Formulation Meeting, Malaysia, 25-29 November 1997USSBudget 30,000
(1 -2) Budget 30,000$, CRP
*(2) Regional Workshop on Radiation Treatment of Waste Water and Drinking Water, 13-17 October 1997US$22,926 (Agency)US$5,300 (Shanghai University)To be used Chinese contribution. Proposal was made by Mr. Zhu Jiang
T. O. = O.Gueven(RIPC),IndustrialApplication+Chemistry,A-2364,Ext.21744
*(3-l) RW on Sustainable Nuclear Information Network for RCA Countries, postpone to 1998, Bangkok ThailandT. 0. =1. Atieh(NESI), IMS, A-2410, Ext. 22842
(3-2) One day meeting for National co-ordinators in conjunction with 1NIS liaison officers meeting, 20 May 1997 Vienna, IAEAT.O.=T. Atieh(NESI), INIS, A-2410, Ext. 22842
*(4) RW on Modelling of Groundwater Pollutant Transport. MINT Malaysia, two weeks (Tentatively - December)T.O.=Y. Yurtsever(RlPC), Isotope Hydrology, A-2347, Ext.21732No time indication. Planned to carry out in mid-1996 at Mumbai but postponed.
*(4) RTC on Hydraulic Modeling Codes, Sydney, Australia (Tentatively - November)Australian funds, No time indicationT.O.=Y. Yurtsever(RIPC), Isotope Hydrology, A-2347, Ext.21732This was quoted from Australian report" Project Document for an IAEA/RCA Project on the Application of RadioisotopeTechnology to Sustainable Infrastructure Development in Asia and the Pacific, May 1996
*(5) RW on Harbour or Estuary Development, Tentatively -October, AustraliaAustralian funds, No time indicationTO. = Y Yurtsever(RIPC), Isotope Hydrology, A-2347, Ext.21732This was quoted from Australian report" Project Document for an IAEA/RCA Project on the Application of RadioisotopeTechnology to Sustainable Infrastructure Development in Asia and the Pacific, May 1996
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, *(6) RW on Application of Chemometrics and Statistics for the Evaluation of Environmental Analytical Data,14-25 July 1997, Bandung IndonesiaT.O.=R. Parr (RIHU), Nutr+Health Env., A-2241, Ext.21657
J12f RAS/8/077
Subproject 1 "Thematic Programme on Advanced Techniques for Industry-Applied Radiation Chemistry for Polymers "US$54,000 (No carry over, Expert service $30,000 and Fellowship $24,000)T.O.= O.Guven(RIPC),Industrial Application+Chemistry,A-2364,Ext.21744
CRP-3 " Radiation Processing of Indigenous Natural Polymers "US$80,000 (No carry over)T.O.=O. Gueven
(1) Review of Current Activities and Progeamme for 1998, (5 days) Board of Radiation and Isotope Technology, Mumbai, India,22-27 September 1997(US$40,000 Japanese contribution)
CRP-2 "Research and Development of RVNRL"US$82,000 (No carry over) (US$82,000 was divided into $22,000 for CRP $60,000 for Training Course/EAGMT.G.O. Gueven
(!) RCA Regional Training Couese on QC of RVNRL. 21-25 July 1997. Jakarta. Indonesia(US$40,000)
(2) EAGM on PC on RVNRL. 21-25 July 1997. Jakarta. Indonesia(US$20.000)This will be combined with the CRP Meeting mentioned above. If venue and time is delayed due to CRP procedure thenCRPmeeting will be replaced by EAGM.
Subproject 2 "Thematic Programme on Advanced Techniques for Industry-Non-Destructive Testing and Evaluation "US$180,000 (No carry over)T.G =M. Dobrowolski (RIPC), Industrial Application +Chemistry, A-2337, Ext.26382This is also a candidate of new joint UNDP/RCA/IAEA Project
(\) 1st National Co-ordinators Meeting (NCM) combined with Expert Working Group Meeting on Examination MaterialsMay 1997, Jakarta Indonesia, Exact venue and date will be decided later on.For NCM, 4 experts ( 2 from Japan and 2 from region) with 3 days while for Expert Working Group Meeting 17 participants,TO plus 2 experts from Japan with 5days. (postponed to 1998)
*(2) RT&RT on Upgrading the Ability for Fabricating Test Pieces for NDE. December 1997. Bangkok Thailand15 Participants plus 4 experts with 17 daysThis was postponed from 1996 activity
*(3) Regional Seminar on Application of NDT in Petroleum Industry. October 1997. Indonesia15 Participants plus 2 experts and TO. Host country agreed with venue during Mumbai Meeting.
(4) Proficiency Test Programme RT and UT. Level 2 and 3 .1-7 September India4 Experts from Japan. Dates not decided yet with host country.
(5) Proficiency Test Programme RT and UT, Level 2 and 3 . 8-13 September China4 Experts from Japan. Dates not decided yet with host country.
(6) UT Level 3 Qualification Examination (Organized by JSNDT), 24 Feb.-2 March 1997. Colombo. Sri Lanka2 Japanese experts for 5days. Requested by SRL upon agreement in Indonesia
(71 UT Level 3 Qualification Examination (Organized bv JSNDT). 3-8 March 1997 Singapore2 Japanese experts for 5 days.
RAS/8/078 " Nudeonic Control System and Tracers in Industry "US$186,000 Hard-coreT.O.=J. Thereska(RIPC), Industrial Application and Chemistry, A-2365, Ext.21745
*(1) RW on Nuclear methods in Monitoring Wear and Corrosion in Industry. 19-26 May 1997 Lower Hutt. New Zealand12 Participants. RW Director: Mr. Gavin Wallace, Prospectus sent to RCA Member StatesInvited foreign expert: Mr. I Konstantinov(Russia),Fax submitted by Mr. P. B Roberts on 13 December 1996 mentioned thairemaining funds in Agency accounts can be used to fund a workshop in New Zealand. Thus, New Zealand is funding localcosts and Agency funding the expenses of overseas participants. Letter from him on 8 Jan. mentioning officially thatDr. G. Wallace is Course Director.
*(2) RW on Tracer Technology in Oil Field Studies for Secondary and Tertiary Recoveries, 16-24 June Beiiinq-Tian Jin DaGuang Oil Field (Tin Jin). China15 Participants
T. O. changed the meeting title as RW on Tracer Techniques for Oil Field Development
*(3) RW on Nucleonic Instrumentation. 6-10 October Melbourne and Sydney, Australia to be hosted by ANSTO15 Participants, There are some requests from Mr. P Airey ANSTO remained unsolved to date.
J14] RAS/9/018 (RAS/9/006) "Radiation Protection Infrastructures (Phase III)"EAGM report 1996.2 exists. Project Formulation meeting will be 24-28 Feb. 1997 at Korea
1996 1997 1998Agency 0 329,360 241,800Japan 66,949. This will be used for another purpose. Thus to be 0
52,900 Budget prepared for Reference Asian Man(CRP) See, leftAustralia 276,559(3996.11.28):C3=108,029, C4=0, C8=63,530 Not fixed
T.O.=R. V.Griffith(NSRW), Radiation Safety Section, A-2740, Ext.22716
(1) Project Formulation Meeting for Phase III. Taeion. Korea 24-28. February 1997(US$60,000)T.O =R. V. Griffith
*(2) Expert Workshop on Off-Site Emergency Preparedness for Decision Makers. 10-14 November 1997(US$45,000)
T.O.= M.Crick (A-2736, Ext.22729)
*(3) Expert Meeting on External Dosimetrv Intercomparison. Mumbai India. 1-5 December 1997(US$46,000)T.O.=R.V. GriffithOriginally titled as Expert Advisory Group Meeting on Inter-calibration study to Evaluate individual Capability for EachRadiation at Various Energy Ranges
*(4) RTC on Biological Dosimetrv. 29 September to 3 October 1997(US$43,000)Renamed from RTC on Biological Dosimetry Including Chromosome Aberration* DosimetryT.O.=I. Turai (NSRW), Radiation Safety, A-2722, Ext. 22738
(5) Expert Advisory Group Meeting on Radon Monitoring, Mongolia, 15-19 September 1997(US$14,000)T.O =P. Stegner(NSRW), Waste Safety, A-2719, Ext.22711
(6) CRP on Reference Asian Man(US$75,000)
*• T.O.=R. Parr, Japanese funds expected.
*(7) RW on Environmental Sample Analysis Workshop. Australia. 24-30 November 997(US$73,000)Renamed from Workshop Meeting on Inter-comparison of Radioactivity Measurements for Environmental SamplesT.O.=P. Stegnar*Hardcore
(8) RCA Regional Workshop on Distance Learning. Lucas Height. Australia. 17-21 March 1997(US$58,000)
Education and TrainingT.O.=G. C. Mason (NSRW), Radiation Safety, A-2731, Ext.22719Australian funds
*(10) RTC on Recent Developments in Radiation Protection. 10-21 November. Tokai. Japan. 1997(US$66,000)* Education and Training
T.O.=R. Webb
(15] CRP: El.20.14 "Evaluation of Radioactive Iodine Therapy for Hyperthyroidism "US$60,000 (No carry over)T.O.= T. Yamasaki(RIHU), Nuclear Medicine, A-22234, Ext.216782nd RCM is scheduled in Bangkok, Oct. 20-22,1997
(16] CRP: " Isotopic Evaluation in Infant Growth Monitoring "66,000$ funded by Japan. Rough request was 80,000$ (45,000 for 5RC and 35,000 training)T.O.= C. R. Fjeld(RIHU), Nutr. and Health Env.,A-2245, Ext.23680
ol (1) Meeting on Isotopic Evaluations in Infant Growth Monitoring' No venue and time
|17J CRP: " Health Promotion for Adolescent Girls in Transitional Populations in East Asia and the Pacific "8,000$ funded by Japan. Rough request was 118,000$T.O.= C. R. FjeldFeasibility study.
(18] CRP: " Radiation Processing of Indigenous Natural Polymers "See, [12]
f 19] CRP: " Research and Development of RVNRLSee, [12]
OTHER ACTIVITIES
[201 RAS/0/019 "Nuclear Information System"19,121.43$(Carry over=6,571.43 and Transfer from RAS/0/013= 12,550$)T.O =T. Atieh(NESI), INIS, A-2410, Ext. 22842
(1) Expert Advisory Group Meeting on Nuclear Information System for RCA Member States(RAS/0/019).26-28, February 1997 ViennaTerminal report meeting.
, (2) Expert Group meeting on Sustainable Nucelar Information Network in RCA Member States, 20 May 1997at
' [21J RAS/4/011 "Research Reactor Utilization"US$40,000 (A part of RAS/4/011 fund)T.O.= V. Dimic(RIPC), Physics, A-2371, Ext.21751
(1) RE on Research Reactor Utilization fNeutron Scattering Application, June 1997. Serpong, Tangeram Jakarta Indonesia
[22] RAS/6/0I8 " Radioimmunoassay for Hepatitis B Diagnosis "155,265.95T.O.= R. Piyasena(RIHU), Nuclear medicine Section, A-2232, Ext.21676
(1) RW on Diagnosis of Hepatitis B and C Infection bv R1A. 3-7 March 1997 Beijing ChinaProject termination meeting
[23] 19th RCA Working Group Meeting25th Anniversary in Myanmar Version is also planned.
[24] 26th RCA General Conference and 25th AnniversaryOn 1 Oct 1997 in Vienna, all RCA co-ordinators froml 7 RCA Memb-er States will be assembled.
Annex 11
HOSTING OF RCA WORKING GROUP MEETINGS 1979 TO 1996
1. 1st RCA working Croup Meeting, Tokyo, Japan, 15-19 October 1979.
2. 2nd RCA working croup Meeting, Manila, Philippines, 27 March to 1 April 1980.
3. 3rd RCA working Croup Meeting, Jakarta, Indonesia, 21-27 May 1981.
4. 4th RCA working Croup Meeting, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 16-21 June 1982.
5. 5th RCA Working Croup Meeting, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 11-16 May 1983.
6. 6th RCA working croup Meeting, Kalpakkam, India, 20-23 March 1984.
7. 7th RCA working Croup Meeting, Lahore, Pakistan, 25-28 March 1985.
8. 8th RCA working croup Meeting, Seoul, Republic of Korea, 25 April to 2 May 1986.
9. 9th RCA working Croup Meeting, Colombo, Sri Lanka, 23-26 March 1987.
10. 10th RCA working Croup Meeting, Beijing, China, 11-14 April 1988.
11. 11th RCA Working Croup Meeting, Sydney, Australia, 13-16 March 1989.
12. 12th RCA working Croup Meeting, Chiang Mai, Thailand, 19-22 March 1990.
13. 13th RCA Working Croup Meeting, Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam, 4-7 March 1991
14. 14th RCA working croup Meeting, Tokyo, Japan, 24-28 March 1992.
15. 15th RCA working croup Meeting, Manila, Philippines, 16-19 March 1993.
16. 16th RCA working Croup Meeting, Bali, Indonesia, 22-25 March 1994.
17. 17th RCA Working Croup Meeting, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 27-30 March 1995
18. 18th RCA working Croup Meeting, Beijing, China, 20-24 May 1996
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