1. International Atomic Energy Agency Planning Meeting of the RCA Project on Establishing a Benchmark for Assessing the Radiological Impact of Nuclear Power Activities on the Marine Environment in the Asia and Pacific Region Vienna, Austria 9-13 July 2007 Presentation on the RCA Programme Prinath Dias Senior Project Management Officer and RCA Focal Person Planning Meeting of the RCA Project on Establishing a Benchmark for Assessing the Radiological Impact of Nuclear Power Activities on the Marine Environment in the Asia and Pacific Region Vienna, Austria 9-13 July 2007 Presentation on the RCA Programme Prinath Dias Senior Project Management Officer and RCA Focal Person

2. International Atomic Energy Agency Technical Cooperation Programme Strategic goal To increasingly promote tangible socio-economic impact by contributing directly in a cost-effective manner to the achievement of the major sustainable development priorities of each country. Objectives  To produce sustainable benefits within the framework of national development plans.  To gain recognition as a partner in resolving development problems through the cost-effective transfer of nuclear technologies.  To increase the level of funding for technical co-operation activities, particularly from non-traditional sources, and to increase the number of opportunities for direct and “parallel funding” to help resolve development problems.  To strengthen the capacity of institutions in Member States using nuclear technologies to become more technically and financially self-reliant

3. International Atomic Energy Agency Establishment & Vision RCA: Regional Cooperative Agreement for Research, Development and Training Related to Nuclear Science and Technology Intergovernmental agreement established in 1972 Renewal every 5 years Vision: The RCA is recognized as an effective partner in providing nuclear technologies that address socio-economic needs and contribute to sustainable development in the region.

4. International Atomic Energy Agency 17 RCA Member States Australia Bangladesh China India Indonesia Japan Korea, Republic of Malaysia Mongolia Myanmar New Zealand Pakistan Philippines Singapore Sri Lanka Thailand Vietnam

5. International Atomic Energy Agency RCA Stakeholders National RCA Representatives – appointed by Government’s of the MSs and are responsible for all policy matters related to RCA Thematic Sector Lead Country Coordinators – provide technical leadership to each thematic sector Project Lead Country Coordinators – provide technical leadership for each project National Project Coordinators – Coordinate implementation of the project in participating Member States National Project Teams – implement the respective projects under the leadership of the NPCs IAEA – functions as the RCA Secretariat, provides technical backstopping and financial support

6. International Atomic Energy Agency Responsibilities of the National Project Coordinators Provide leadership for implementation of the projects at national level; Provide information on the progress of the projects to the NR of his country on a regular basis; Establish and maintain links with relevant national institutes, and potential end-users; Establish a National Project Team with the approval of the NR, and assign responsibilities for each member;

7. International Atomic Energy Agency Responsibilities of the National Project Coordinators (continued) Recommend to his /her NR the members of the National Project Teams who could be nominated for RCA events and activities and ensure their timely nomination; Prepare Work Plans for implementation of the project at national level (National Work Plans), and monitor the progress of implementation through regular consultations with the Project Team; Submit a progress report of project activities to the PLCC, the Technical Officer of the Project and to the RCA Focal Person through its NR twice a year (end of June and end of December)

8. International Atomic Energy Agency RCA GUIDELINES AND OPERATING RULES  Main Features Basic information about the RCA Programme Procedures for Development, Approval, Implementation, Review, and Progress Reporting of the RCA Projects Roles and Responsibilities of all the RCA Stakeholders RCA Annual Report Funding arrangements

9. International Atomic Energy Agency Project Development Criteria for RCA Projects 1. compliance with the RCA Vision and Mission 2. incorporation of regional cooperation as an essential component of the project design and implementation strategy 3. demonstration of the effective utilization of established regional networks and resources 4. added value to previous inputs into the same area 5. predicted socio-economic impact 6.Contribution to Millennium Development Goals

10. International Atomic Energy Agency Project Development Strategic Goal of the Technical Cooperation programme “To increasingly promote tangible socio- economic impact by contributing directly in a cost effective manner to the major sustainable development priorities of each country”

11. International Atomic Energy Agency Lead Time for Implementation - Meetings and Training Courses -  Host Government Agreement: Informal agreement, followed by a formal letter to the Government  Invitation for Nominations: 6 - 8 weeks before the deadline for submission  Selection of Participants: Within 2 weeks after deadline of nominations  Administrative arrangements: 8 weeks

12. International Atomic Energy Agency Important Points in Submission of Nominations The nominees should be Members of the Project Teams nominated in consultation with the NPC Endorsement of the National RCA Representative The nominations should contain sufficient information to ascertain the nominee has the required qualifications. Correct contact details Timely submission of the nominations

13. International Atomic Energy Agency RCA Programme of 2007/2008 Number of projects: 20 (2007~08) Annual budget: 2.8 Million US$ (approx.) Number of regional events planned for 2007: 49

14. International Atomic Energy Agency RCA Programme of 2007/2008 (con’t) Thematic AreaNo. of Projects Agriculture3 Human Health7 Industry3 Environment3 Radiation Protection1 Research Reactor Utilization1 Energy1 TCDC1 Total : 20

15. International Atomic Energy Agency Project Sustainability Continuation of project activities after the closure of a project by the IAEA following the completion of the delivery of technical inputs Requirements: Commitment of the participating Member States Human and financial resources, infrastructure Identification of the means of sustaining project activities during the planning and implementation of the project

16. International Atomic Energy Agency Recent Issues for the RCA  RCA Medium Term Strategy – Adopted in 2007 Improvements to RCA Governance New Strategic Directions leading to Effective management Greater impact Development of sustainable nuclear technology capacities relevant to socio-economic needs  Establishment of Partnerships FNCA, PEMSEA, UNDP, Clean –Air Initiative for Asia  Improving the visibility of the RCA Publication of Success Stories on DAT for Nuclear Medicine Technologists Clean Dirking Water Tissue Banking Air-Pollution Radiation Processing of Natural Polymers

17. International Atomic Energy Agency RCA Information Sources  IAEA TC Homepage TC Strategy, Various Forms www-tc.iaea.org/tcweb/default.asp  RCA Members Only Homepage RCA Meeting Reports (RCA GC, NRM) and Annual Reports etc. Details of RCA Projects Managed by Malaysia www.rca.iaea.org  RCA Regional Office Homepage Information to create awareness of RCA activities among the public and industries Managed by RCARO in Korea www.rcaro.org

18. International Atomic Energy Agency Thank you for your attention.