Women in Nuclear Power Programs: Case Studies from Africa

Journal Article · Sat Oct 14 00:00:00 EDT 2023 · International Journal of Nuclear Security

DOI:https://doi.org/10.7290/ijns609553· OSTI ID:2217101

Burniske, Jessica ^[1]; Chauvet-Maldonado, Chanel ^[1]; Kaboro, Beth ^[2]; Man, Madalina-Anca ^[1]; Nalumansi, Susan ^[3]

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1. Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), Richland, WA (United States)
2. Nuclear Regulatory Authority (Kenya)
3. Atomic Energy Council (Uganda)

This paper first analyzes existing international, regional, and national efforts on gender equality in nuclear security and illustrates how these efforts can be integrated into a country’s preparations for a nuclear power program. The paper will hone into case studies from Eastern Africa, analyzing current programs and plans in two nuclear newcomer countries in the region: Kenya and Uganda. Finally, the ultimate purpose of the paper will be to present recommendations, suggestions, and potential solutions to address gender equality in nuclear security throughout the three milestones and to build equality in human resource development to achieve a robust nuclear security infrastructure for a nuclear power program.

• Research Organization: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), Richland, WA (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE
• Grant/Contract Number: AC05-76RL01830
• OSTI ID: 2217101
• Report Number(s): PNNL-SA--183065
• Journal Information: International Journal of Nuclear Security, Journal Name: International Journal of Nuclear Security Journal Issue: 2 Vol. 8; ISSN 2376-9955
• Publisher: University of Tennessee Institute of Nuclear Security
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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98 NUCLEAR DISARMAMENT, SAFEGUARDS, AND PHYSICAL PROTECTION
IAEA
gender
gender equality
nuclear newcomers
nuclear security