Summary Report of the 1st FNCA Panel Meeting
"Study Panel for Cooperation in the Field of Nuclear Energy in Asia"

October 30 to 31, 2007
Tokyo, Japan

Discussion of 1st Panel Meeting

The 1st FNCA Panel Meeting of "Study Panel for Cooperation in the Field of Nuclear Energy in Asia" was held in Tokyo on October 30 and 31, 2007, sponsored by Japan Atomic Energy Commission (JAEC) and Cabinet Office (CAO). The Meeting was attended by 10 countries, Australia, Bangladesh, China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Viet Nam.

At the Meeting, each of participating countries reported the current situations and the future plans for nuclear power, and the situations and challenges of human resource development (HRD). In addition, existing cooperative activities and possibilities of future cooperation toward the introduction of nuclear power were discussed focusing on HRD.

As a result, it was agreed that sharing valuable information among FNCA members on HRD toward nuclear power, such as early experience on building Nuclear Power Plant, good practices, public acceptance and regulation, is important especially for the countries to introduce nuclear power., In addition it is recommended that information exchange on HRD for the introduction of NPP among the FNCA member countries should be enhanced. As the first step, it is recommended that FNCA web-site will be effectively utilized for this purpose.

Session 1: Summary of the 7th FNCA Ministerial-Level Meeting and Overview of the Panel

Dr. Sueo Machi, FNCA Coordinator of Japan, explained the summary of the 7th FNCA Ministerial-Level Meeting (in November 2006), the background of the FNCA Panel Meeting, and the purpose of this newly launched Panel of "Study Panel for Cooperation in the Field of Nuclear Energy in Asia"

Session 2: Human Resource Development Looking over Future Deployment of Nuclear Power in Asia

The participants presented the current situations and future plans of each country as related to nuclear power, and reported the situations and challenges of HRD in view of those plans.

Session 3: Common Issues concerning Human Resource Development (Invited Speech)

"Nuclear Knowledge Management -The Pivot for Safe Use of Nuclear Energy-"
Mr. Shojiro Matsuura, Advisor, Nuclear Safety Research Association (NSRA)

"Human Resource Development for Promoting Nuclear Power Plant -Experience in JAPC-"
Dr. Takao Fujie, Fellow, Executive Advisor to the Corporate Management, Japan Atomic Power Company (JAPC)

Session 4: Human Resource Development (HRD) toward Introduction of Nuclear Power

Regarding HRD toward the introduction of nuclear power, the review of the past cooperative activities and the possibility of future cooperation were discussed.

Session 5: Nuclear Power for Climate Change

Mr. Masaharu Fujitomi, Executive Director, Electric Power Development Co., Ltd. (J-POWER), (former Member of the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) Executive Board), made the speech about global environmental issues and nuclear power, focusing on the activities of the Conference of Parties (COP) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).

<Wrap-up Session>

The outcomes of discussions at this Panel Meeting were summarized as follows, and it was decided to report these outcomes at the 8th FNCA Ministerial Level Meeting, scheduled to be held in Tokyo on December 18, 2007.

• The FNCA member countries agreed to more actively promote to share valuable information about HRD toward the introduction of nuclear power.
• As the first step, it is recommended that FNCA web-site will be effectively utilized,

Program of the 1st FNCA Panel Meeting
"Study Panel for Cooperation in the Field of Nuclear Energy in Asia"

October 30 to 31, 2007
Tokyo, Japan

Date: October 30-31, 2007
Place: International Conference Room (3F), Mita- Kaigisho Tokyo, Japan
Organized by: Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) of Japan
                      Cabinet Office (CAO), Government of Japan

List of Participants in the 1st FNCA Panel Meeting
"Study Panel for Cooperation in the Field of Nuclear Energy in Asia"

October 30 to 31, 2007
Tokyo, Japan

Australia

Dr. Maurice Ripley
Leader
Reactor Materials and Fuels Group
Australian Nuclear Science and Technology (ANSTO)

Bangladesh

Dr. Mohammad Shawkat Akbar
Head and Principal Scientific Officer
Nuclear Power and Energy Division
Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission (BAEC)

China

Prof. Wu Chunxi
Professor
China Institute of Nuclear Information and Economics

Indonesia

Mr. Kansman Hutabarat
Head of Education and Training Center for Electricity
and Renewable Energy
Department of Energy and Natural Resources

Dr. Achmad Sarwiyana Sastratenaya
Director of Center for Nuclear Energy Development
National Nuclear Energy Agency (BATAN)

Korea

Dr. Kyong Won Han
Senior Researcher
Korean Atomic Energy Research Institute (KAERI)

Malaysia

Ms. Loo Took Gee
Deputy Secretary General
Energy & Water Divisions
Ministry of Energy, Water and Communications

Ms. Wan Nadia Binti Kamarudin
Research Officer
Policy Analysis and Research Management Division
Pusat Tenaga Malaysia (Malaysia Energy Centre)

The Philippines

Mr. Efren L. Balaoing
Chief Administrative Officer
Human Resource Management Division
Department of Energy

Mr.Jason Jude P. Villegas
Senior Science Research Specialist
Environmental Cooperation and Coordination section
Energy Policy and Planning Bureau, Department of Energy

Thailand

Dr. Somporn Chongkum
Executive Director
Thailand Institute of Nuclear Technology (TINT)

Mr. Samerjai Suksumek
Director
Strategic Energy Policy and Planning Division
Energy Policy and Planning Office, Ministry of Energy

Viet Nam

Mr. Vu Dang Ninh
Director
Department of Administration
Vietnam Atomic Energy Commission (VAEC)

Mr. Hoang Anh Tuan
Deputy Director
Department of Planning and R&D Management
Vietnam Atomic Energy Commision (VAEC)

Japan

Atomic Energy Commission of Japan

Dr. Shunsuke Kondo
Chairman
Atomic Energy Commission of Japan

Dr. Shunichi Tanaka
Vice-Chairman
Atomic Energy Commission of Japan

Ms. Miyako Matsuda
Commissioner
Atomic Energy Commission of Japan

Dr. Takako Hirose
Commissioner
Atomic Energy Commission of Japan

Mr. Takahiko Ito
Commissioner
Atomic Energy Commission of Japan

Cabinet Office, Ministries

Mr. Shinichi Kuroki
Director for Atomic Energy
Bureau of Science, Technology and Innovation Policy
Cabinet Office

Mr. Morikuni Makino
Counsellor for Atomic Energy
Bureau of Science, Technology and Innovation Policy
Cabinet Office

Dr. Takeshi Yokoo
Deputy Director for Atomic Energy
Bureau of Science, Technology and Innovation Policy
Cabinet Office

Mr. Kazuhiko Shimada
Senior Researcher for Atomic Energy
Bureau of Science, Technology and Innovation Policy
Cabinet Office

Mr. Naotaka Shimizu
Senior Researcher for Atomic Energy
Bureau of Science, Technology and Innovation Policy
Cabinet Office

Dr. Kazufumi Tsujimoto
Researcher for Atomic Energy
Bureau of Science, Technology and Innovation Policy
Cabinet Office

Ms.Yuko Nakagiri
Chief for Atomic Energy
Bureau of Science, Technology and Innovation Policy
Cabinet Office

Mr.Atsushi Tatematsu
Senior Researcher for Atomic Energy,
Bureau of Science, Technology and Innovation Policy,
Cabinet Office

Mr. Masanori Kawabata
Official for Atomic Energy, Bureau of Science Technology and Innovation Policy
Cabinet Office

Mr. Yasuyoshi Komizo
Director, International Nuclear Energy Cooperation Division
Disarmament, Non-proliferation and Science Department
Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA)

Mr. Zentaro Naganuma
Principal Deputy Director
International Nuclear Energy Cooperation Division
Disarmament, Non-proliferation and Science Department
Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA)

Mr. Shoichi Nagayoshi
Deputy Director, International Nuclear Energy Cooperation Division
Disarmament, Non-proliferation and Science Department
Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA)

Ms. Kyoko Mukaida
Researcher, International Nuclear Energy Cooperation Division Disarmament, Non-proliferation and Science Department Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA)

Mr. Koichi Murakami
Researcher, Economic Security Division
Economic Affairs Bureau
Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA)

Mr. Koichi Kaneko
Researcher, Climate Change Division
International Cooperation Bureau
Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA)

Mr.Hiroki Matsuo
Director, International Nuclear and Fusion Energy Affairs Division
Research and Development Bureau
Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT)

Mr.Ryosuke Murayama
Director for International Nuclear Cooperation
International Nuclear and Fusion Energy Affairs Division
Research and Development Bureau
Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT)

Mr.Kenichi Miyazawa
Resercher, International Nuclear and Fusion Energy Affairs Division
Reseach and Development Bureau
Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT)

Mr.Akira Mashiko
Resercher, International Nuclear and Fusion Energy Affairs Division
Reseach and Development Bureau
Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT)

Mr.Kenji Kimura
Director for International Nuclear Energy Affairs
Nuclear Energy Policy Planning Division,
Agency for Natural Resources and Energy
Ministry of Economy Trade and Industry (METI)

Mr. Masaomi Koyama
Deputy Director, Nuclear Energy Policy Planning Division
Agency for Natural Resources and Energy
Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI)

Mr. Kunihiko Shimada
Ministry of the Environment

Mr. Yuzou Tanigai
Ministry of the Environment

Coordinator, Chairman, Speakers

Dr. Sueo Machi
FNCA Coordinator of Japan

Dr. Jun Sugimoto
Chairman of the Panel Meeting
Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA)

Dr. Shojiro Matsuura
Advisor
Nuclear Safety Research Association (NSRA)

Mr. Takao Fujie
Fellow
Executive Advisor to the Corporate Management
The Japan Atomic Power Company

Mr. Masaharu Fujitomi
Member of the Board Executive Director
Electric Power Development Co., LTd. Japan