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    Development of Regulatory Infrastructure for Nuclear Power Programme in Ghana
    (University of Ghana, 2019-04-04) Aboh, I.J.K.
    Nuclear energy and its techniques have been powerful tools applied in different areas of human activities since the early 19th century. In Ghana it is being applied in health, agriculture, industry, environment, research, education and training, among others. There is renewed global interest in the use of nuclear power for stable source of electricity generation and Ghana is one of the countries in Africa considering the introduction of nuclear power into its energy mix. The infrastructure necessary for a safe, secure and sustainable nuclear power programme must be planned and prepared carefully and requires long-term commitment. Developing the infrastructure for a successful introduction of nuclear power requires many activities such as building national institutions, establishing a legal and regulatory framework, developing human resources and financial strategies, addressing radioactive waste management and the involvement of stakeholders. There are three main organisations that are involved in this infrastructure development, namely; the Owner Operator of the Nuclear Power Plant, the Technical Support Organisation and the Regulatory Authority, all coordinated by the Ghana Nuclear Power Programme Orgnisation (GNPPO). The Nuclear Regulatory Authority Act, 2015 (Act 895) established the Nuclear Regulatory Authority (NRA) to provide for the regulation and management of activities and practices for the peaceful use of nuclear material or energy, radioactive material or radiation; to provide for the protection of persons and the environment against the harmful effects of radiation hazards; to ensure the effective implementation of Ghana’s international obligations and related matters. This presentation focuses on the development of the regulatory infrastructure for nuclear power programme in Ghana. Issues to be discussed will include: * Legal and Regulatory Framework * Regulatory Approach * Regulatory Risk * Independence and Regulatory Effectiveness * Regulatory Management System * Human Resource and Competency Development * Relationship with Stakeholders * International Regulatory Cooperation * Challenges and the way Forward