Developing a nuclear power programme is a major undertaking requiring careful planning and preparation. This publication provides guidance for Member States that with to assess the resources required for the development of the infrastructure needed for a nuclear power programme. Resource estimates are presented in person years, to account for economic differences across countries, in terms of labour costs, which may vary significantly. The data are presented in sufficient detail that they can also be used by countries that have decided to expand their nuclear programme after a long period without building any new nuclear power plants.

• 1. Introduction
  • 1.1. Background
  • 1.2. Objective
  • 1.3. Scope
  • 1.4. Structure
  • 1.5. Users
• 2. The Milestones Approach
  • 2.1. Phases
  • 2.2. Key organizations
• 3. Approach used to Estimate Resources
  • 3.1. Nuclear Infrastructure Competency Framework
  • 3.2. Expert group analysis
  • 3.3. Country information
  • 3.4. Grouping of activities
• 4. Results
  • 4.1. Overview
  • 4.2. Meta-activities
    • 4.2.1. Develop pre-feasibility studies, policies and strategies
    • 4.2.2. Develop legal and regulatory framework
    • 4.2.3. Conduct site related activities
    • 4.2.4. Develop and maintain organizations
    • 4.2.5. Select vendor and negotiate contract
    • 4.2.6. Prepare licence applications
    • 4.2.7. Review licence applications
    • 4.2.8. Oversee manufacture and construction
    • 4.2.9. Train staff for nuclear power plant operation
• 5. Resources and Main Activities for each key organization
  • 5.1. Nuclear energy programme implementing organization
  • 5.2. Regulatory body
  • 5.3. Owner/operator
• 6. Summary and Conclusions
• Appendix I RESOURCES MOBILIZED FOR NUCLEAR PROGRAMME DEVELOPMENT: THE CASE OF POLAND — NEPIO
• Appendix IIRESOURCES MOBILIZED FOR NUCLEAR PROGRAMME DEVELOPMENT: THE CASE OF UNITED ARAB EMIRATES’ FEDERAL AUTHORITY FOR NUCLEAR REGULATION
• Appendix IIIRESOURCES MOBILIZED FOR NUCLEAR POWER PROGRAMME DEVELOPMENT: THE CASE OF BELARUS
• REFERENCES
• ABBREVIATIONS
• CONTRIBUTORS TO DRAFTING AND REVIEW
• STRUCTURE OF THE IAEA NUCLEAR ENERGY SERIES