The Infrastructure Development Working Group (IDWG) supports the development of the Infrastructure needed to ensure that the use of nuclear energy for peaceful purposes proceeds in a manner that is efficient and meets the highest standards of safety, security and nonproliferation. Particular areas of emphasis are: human resource development; radioactive waste management; small modular reactors; nuclear safety and regulation; nuclear security; and, emergency preparedness and response.

OBJECTIVE

The IDWG is established to identify areas of global infrastructure that could be improved through international cooperation in order to support the development of the physical, organisational and legislative infrastructure needed to ensure that the use of nuclear energy for peaceful purposes proceeds in a manner that is efficient and meets the highest standards of safety, security and nonproliferation.

SCOPE

• · Human Resource Development.
• · Radioactive Waste Management, in areas complementary to those covered by other WGs.
• · Small Modular Reactors.
• · Stakeholder Involvement and Public Acceptance.
• · Nuclear Safety.
• · Nuclear Security.
• · Emergency Preparedness and Response.
• · Other infrastructure development areas as appropriate.