Zambia Advances Nuclear Power Plant Plans After Positive IAEA Assessment 
Zambia Advances Nuclear Power Plant Plans After Positive IAEA Assessment 
Zambia Advances Nuclear Power Plant Plans After Positive IAEA Assessment 
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Zambia Advances Nuclear Power Plant Plans After Positive IAEA Assessment

 

Zambia has taken a major step towards developing its first nuclear power plant after receiving a positive assessment from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). 

The milestone followed a 10-day Integrated Nuclear Infrastructure Review (INIR) mission conducted by international experts from the agency to evaluate the country’s preparedness to establish a nuclear power programme.

The assessment identified limited recommendations to guide Zambia’s next phase of nuclear infrastructure development.

The findings were formally received on behalf of the Zambian government by the Minister of Technology and Science, Felix Mutati.

The development marks progress in Zambia’s nuclear energy ambitions, which began in 2015 as part of efforts to strengthen energy security, support industrialisation and promote sustainable economic growth.

The country is now expected to advance to the next phase of the programme, which will involve detailed feasibility studies, site assessments, regulatory preparations, financing arrangements and the development of skilled personnel.

The successful assessment also places Zambia among a select group of African countries that have progressed through this critical stage of the IAEA’s nuclear infrastructure review process.

The programme has been coordinated by Larry Mweetwa, working with a multidisciplinary team of national experts and participating institutions.

The government is expected to sustain collaboration among relevant institutions and strengthen technical preparations as it works towards meeting the requirements for nuclear power development.

The positive assessment represents an important step in Zambia’s efforts to diversify its energy sources and establish the institutional and technical foundations for a nuclear power programme.

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