1. An Integrated Approach to the Future Role of the RCARO in Support of the RCA Programme

2. Key Considerations (1)Compliance with the RCA Agreement Key Considerations (1) Compliance with the RCA Agreement IAEA Office of Legal Affairs (OLA) was requested by the Department of Technical Cooperation to provide advice on: Secretariat role of the IAEA in relation to the RCA Agreement; and, Secretariat role of the IAEA in relation to the RCA Agreement; and, Whether the involvement of the IAEA in RCA projects not funded through the IAEA is a requirement Whether the involvement of the IAEA in RCA projects not funded through the IAEA is a requirement. OLA response to question 2 was: Under the 1987 Agreement. although the involvement of the Agency was required in all projects, such involvement did not always have a financial involvement and might simply amount to consultations between the Government Parties and the Agency.

3. Achievement of Compliance with the RCA Agreement The RCA Focal Person is a Member of the RCARO Standing Advisory Committee (SAC). The RCA Focal Person is a Member of the RCARO Standing Advisory Committee (SAC). Demonstration that consultations are taking place between the GPs and the Agency can thus be achieved by integrating the RCARO SAC into all the RCARO supported project formulation, evaluation and project review processes. Demonstration that consultations are taking place between the GPs and the Agency can thus be achieved by integrating the RCARO SAC into all the RCARO supported project formulation, evaluation and project review processes.

4. Key Considerations (2)RCA Medium Term Strategy and Strategic Priorities 2018-2023 Key Considerations (2) RCA Medium Term Strategy and Strategic Priorities 2018-2023 The Working Group report on the draft RCA Medium Term Strategy and Strategic Priorities (MTS & SP) for 2018-2023 considered and established:  the RCA’s strategic context;  strategic directions;  critical processes and procedures;  critical implementation enablers; and,  performance indicators.

5. Achievement of Compliance with the RCA Medium Term Strategy and Strategic Priorities 2018-2023 The 44 th RCA GCM accepted in principle the recommendations in that report, which included the enhanced role that will be played by RCA Working Groups and Committees and the RCARO in the Programme.

6. Key Considerations (3) Integration of the Procedural and Operational Details related to the RCARO Supported Programme into those of the RCA Programme The RCA Guidelines and Operating Rules (GOR) provide procedural or operational details for the operation of the RCA Programme. The RCA Guidelines and Operating Rules (GOR) provide procedural or operational details for the operation of the RCA Programme. Procedural or operational details for the RCARO supported programme of assistance should be clearly set out in this document to emphasise that there is a “one house” approach. Procedural or operational details for the RCARO supported programme of assistance should be clearly set out in this document to emphasise that there is a “one house” approach. The complementary nature of the RCARO’s contribution to the RCA Programme would be emphasised if minimal changes were made to the current structure and format of the GOR. The complementary nature of the RCARO’s contribution to the RCA Programme would be emphasised if minimal changes were made to the current structure and format of the GOR.

7. Achievement of the Integration of the Procedural and Operational Details related to the RCARO Supported Programme into those of the RCA Programme Utilising GOR Section 4.5, “Appointment, Roles and Responsibilities of the Director of the RCA Regional Office”, with a suitable summary provided under “Roles and Responsibilities”. Utilising GOR Section 4.5, “Appointment, Roles and Responsibilities of the Director of the RCA Regional Office”, with a suitable summary provided under “Roles and Responsibilities”. Setting out specific details such as: procedures; project formulation criteria; guidelines; and, timing requirements in a revised GOR Annex 3 “Procedure for Development of Projects by the Director RCARO”. Setting out specific details such as: procedures; project formulation criteria; guidelines; and, timing requirements in a revised GOR Annex 3 “Procedure for Development of Projects by the Director RCARO”.

8. Conclusions The planned expanded RCARO support for the RCA Programme activities should be full recognised and documented. The planned expanded RCARO support for the RCA Programme activities should be full recognised and documented. It should also be demonstrated by ensuring that all the processes and procedures used are in compliance with all RCA requirements and criteria. It should also be demonstrated by ensuring that all the processes and procedures used are in compliance with all RCA requirements and criteria. The RCA Guidelines and Operating Rules is the handbook that sets out and references all such matters relevant to the RCA Programme and is the key reference on all RCA policies and procedures for all NRs and others seeking information on the RCA Programme. The RCA Guidelines and Operating Rules is the handbook that sets out and references all such matters relevant to the RCA Programme and is the key reference on all RCA policies and procedures for all NRs and others seeking information on the RCA Programme.

9. Recommendations The RCA GOR should be amended to include the additional areas of future support being proposed by the RCARO; The RCA GOR should be amended to include the additional areas of future support being proposed by the RCARO; This should be achieved with minimal revision of the main text of Section 4.5; This should be achieved with minimal revision of the main text of Section 4.5; The main text of Section 4.5 should also be amended to include the revision proposed by the 2 nd Working Group Meeting as set out in Annex 12 of the Meeting report; and, The main text of Section 4.5 should also be amended to include the revision proposed by the 2 nd Working Group Meeting as set out in Annex 12 of the Meeting report; and, GOR Annex 3 be revised as set out in the “Procedure for Development of Projects by the Director RCARO”, which was appended to the briefing paper “An Integrated Approach to the Future Role of the RCARO in Support of the RCA Programme”. GOR Annex 3 be revised as set out in the “Procedure for Development of Projects by the Director RCARO”, which was appended to the briefing paper “An Integrated Approach to the Future Role of the RCARO in Support of the RCA Programme”.

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