The Ghana Atomic Energy Commission'' (GAEC) is the state organization in
Ghana
Ghana (; tw, Gaana, ee, Gana), officially the Republic of Ghana, is a country in West Africa. It abuts the Gulf of Guinea and the Atlantic Ocean to the south, sharing borders with Ivory Coast in the west, Burkina Faso in the north, and To ...
involved with surveillance of the use of
nuclear energy in Ghana There is one nuclear reactor in Ghana, the Ghana Research Reactor, located in Accra. In operation since 1994, it is used for research, medical, and industrial purposes, but not for generating electricity.
Purpose
The Ghana Atomic Energy Commis ...
. It is similar in aim to the
Ghana Nuclear Society
The Ghana Nuclear Society (GNS) is a nonprofit organization that advocates for the introduction of nuclear energy in Ghana. It is headquartered at the Ghana Atomic Energy Commission (GAEC) in Accra. With the establishment of The Ghana Nuclear ...
(GNS), with the difference being that the GNS is a
nonprofit
A nonprofit organization (NPO) or non-profit organisation, also known as a non-business entity, not-for-profit organization, or nonprofit institution, is a legal entity organized and operated for a collective, public or social benefit, in co ...
organisation, whereas the GAEC is part of the
parliament of Ghana
The Parliament of Ghana is the legislative body of the Government of Ghana.
History
Legislative representation in Ghana dates back to 1850, when the country was a British colony known as Gold Coast. The body, called the Legislative Council, ...
. Its primary objectives were set out by the parliament act 588, which involve investigating the use of nuclear energy for Ghana and supporting
research and development
Research and development (R&D or R+D), known in Europe as research and technological development (RTD), is the set of innovative activities undertaken by corporations or governments in developing new services or products, and improving existi ...
both in Ghana and abroad.
[Ghana Atomic Energy Commission (GAEC), http://www.gaecgh.org/, 17 June 2012]
Sub-Divisions
* ''National Nuclear Research Institute (NNRI):''
* ''
School of Nuclear and Allied Sciences (SNAS):''
Responsible for preservation, maintenance and enhancement of nuclear knowledge in Ghana and Africa through the provision of high-quality teaching, research, entrepreneurship training, service and development of postgraduate programmes in the nuclear sciences and technology.
* ''Radiation Protection Institute (RPI):''
Authorize, inspect and control all activities and practices involving sealed radiation sources, ionizing radiation and other sources, radioactive materials and x-rays used in hospitals in Ghana. Implementation of safety culture by providing adequate human resource development in radiation and waste safety for management and operating organizations. Conduct research and technical services in radiation and waste safety.
* ''Biotechnology and Nuclear Agriculture Research Institute (BNARI):''
See also
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Nuclear power in Ghana There is one nuclear reactor in Ghana, the Ghana Research Reactor, located in Accra. In operation since 1994, it is used for research, medical, and industrial purposes, but not for generating electricity.
Purpose
The Ghana Atomic Energy Commis ...
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Nuclear power by country
Nuclear power plants operate in 32 countries and generate about a tenth of the world's electricity.
Most are in Europe, North America, East Asia and South Asia.
The United States is the largest producer of nuclear power, while France has the larg ...
References
External links
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Council for Scientific and Industrial Research – Ghana
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) was established by NLC Decree 293 of October 10, 1968 amended by NLCD 329 of 1969, and re-established in its present form by CSIR Act 521 on November 26, 1996. The genesis of the council ho ...
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Nuclear power in Ghana
Nuclear organizations
2012 establishments in Ghana
Radiation protection organizations