Uganda Goes Nuclear 2010-2020
The Nuclear energy unit at the Ministry of energy is preparing a draft strategy for nuclear power development in Uganda for 2010-2020.
The draft strategy recognises that to commission the first nuclear power plant in Uganda, the Government needs to adopt a three-phased approach in order to ensure implementation of the first nuclear power plant project.
The three programme phases of development include: decision making and preparation, preparatory work for the construction of a power plant after a policy decision has been taken and activities to implement a nuclear plant.
The decision-making and preparation phase entails human resource development process, strengthening the legislative and regulatory framework, stakeholders’ involvement and public acceptance campaign.
Some of the factors to be considered include, deciding upon the financial and operational modalities for the ownership and implementation of a nuclear power plan, establishing the long term financial arrangements for decommissioning and radioactive waste management as well as the associated liabilities…
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