The safety and security of nuclear and radiation facilities and activities is contingent on the establishment of an independent and effective national regulatory framework for safety. In implementing its statutory function, the IAEA collaborates closely with and supports its Member States, often through its technical cooperation (TC) programme, in strengthening regulatory authorities and their regulatory functions, including the development of regulations for implementation of their national laws for safety. As part of an ongoing regional TC project , in which 28 Member States and territories are participating, and in cooperation with the European Commission, the Agency hosted its Second School for Drafting Regulations on Radiation Safety for IAEA Member States in the Asia and the Pacific region from 9 to 20 November 2015, at its headquarters in Vienna.
The School was attended by 14 participants from eight countries, namely: Bangladesh, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Malaysia, Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka, Viet Nam, and territories under the jurisdiction of the Palestinian Authority.
At the end of the School, each participating State had prepared a first draft of new national regulations in cases where theses did not already exist, or had amended existing regulations, in accordance with IAEA safety requirements. The drafts are ready for further development and issuance in the State.
