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FNCA 2006 Project Leaders Meeting


Report on 2006 FNCA Project Leaders Meeting
on Public Information of Nuclear Energy


"2006 FNCA Project Leaders (PLs) Meeting on Public Information (PI) of Nuclear Energy" was held from November 6 (Mon.) to 10 (Fri.), 2006 at Atlet Century Park Hotel in Jakarta, Indonesia, co-organized by the National Atomic Energy Agency of Indonesia(BATAN) and the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) of Japan, in cooperation with the Japan Atomic Industrial Forum, Inc. (JAIF) and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). A total of 17 people participated in the Meeting, including project leaders from China, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam, as well as IAEA officials, the FNCA coordinator (CD) of Japan, a member of the steering committee from Japan, and secretariat officials.

All the Participants of the 2006 FNCA PLs Meeting on PI of Nuclear Energy
All the Participants of the 2006 FNCA PLs Meeting on PI of Nuclear Energy

In the opening session on the first day of the Meeting (November 6), Prof. Dr. Soedyartomo Soentono, the Chairman of BATAN, delivered a welcome adress, followed by the speech from Mr. Kenichi Miyazawa, Special Staff, Atomic Energy Division, Research and Development Bureau of MEXT of Japan, and Mr. Marc Vidricaire, Director of Division of Public Information, Department of Management of the IAEA. FNCA CD of Japan, Dr. Sueo Machi, Commissioner of Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) of Japan , made a presentation titled "FNCA-PI Workshop on Public Information of Nuclear Power".

In Session 1, project leaders reported the target of PI activities in each country, public views on the radiation utilization and nuclear energy, PI activities like as exhibitions, information exchange activities with media person, and topics and news in the field of nuclear energy and utilization of RI and radiation. Mr. Vidricaire, Director of IAEA Public Information Division reported activities by IAEA, while Mr. Minoru Kubo, PL of Japan (Director, Public Relations Department, Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA)) reported "Summary of the Activities in Public Information of Nuclear Energy". In each country report, China reported that the China Atomic Energy Agency (CAEA) constructed networking with local residents in the area of nuclear power station sites, and journalists' visits to nuclear power stations, and broadcast interviews with nuclear safety experts. A series of activities for opening information to the public on nuclear safety were also conducted to mark the 20th anniversary of the Chernobyl disaster. The country report by Indonesia was presented that PI activities through media and the seminars were held for facilitating the introduction of nuclear power station planned in around 2016 to Indonesia . The country's PI activities are also started in the Muria Peninsula , a possible site for a nuclear power plant. Malaysia reported that the staff of Malaysian Institute for Nuclear Technology Research (MINT) dealt with visitors at the MINT, and lecture meetings, exhibitions, and seminars were held for high school students and teachers. The Philippines reported the seminars held for high school science teachers, the exhibition held during the Nuclear Energy Week, and PI activities acted in combination with the media. Thailand introduced its PI activities of nuclear energy-related seminars held around 30 times per year across the country, and the implementation of permanent / mobile exhibitions regarding the activities of the Office of Atomic for Peace (OAP). Vietnam explained its focus on PI activities aimed at politicians and the general public in preparation for the planned introduction of a nuclear power station in around 2020. Vietnam Atomic Energy Authority (VAEA) has reinforced cooperative relations with media organizations, and organized "The International Exhibition on the Nuclear Technology".

Presentations and active debate at the PL Meeting 1 Presentations and active debate at the PL Meeting 2
Presentations and active debate at the PL Meeting 3 Presentations and active debate at the PL Meeting 4
Presentations and active debate at the PL Meeting
   
On the second day (November 7), IAEA organized the "IAEA Workshop on Training Nuclear Communicators" in cooperation with BATAN, JAIF and MEXT. All the PLs took part in the opening and briefing sessions, and a total of 34 people participated in the workshop, including the PLs, BATAN staff, staff from the Nuclear Energy Control Board of Indonesia (BAPETEN) and representatives of other relevant organizations. PLs involved eagerly in the training for nuclear communicators
PLs involved eagerly in the training for nuclear communicators

Next, Mr. Kubo, PL of Japan, made a presentation titled "Review & Planning of FNCA PI Project ", followed by positive discussions. The presentation explained that the means of information exchange were effectively used by FNCA PI websites, networks and reference materials, and that reinforced communication with media distributed to reduce the cases of incorrect information. Among many other achievements reported was the dispatch of expert lecturers to seminars at various countries to help promote public understanding on effective use of nuclear energy, and support nuclear PI activities at other organizations. PL Meetings have enhanced the rage of PI activities in FNCA member countries, while as a result of hosting the FNCA PI PL Meeting in their respective country the relations between the national authority in nuclear energy and the mass media in the host country have been remarkably improved. Informing the public of FNCA activities have also contributed to creating opportunities to establish to the public outreach. It was proposed that the importance of the formulation of strategies for politicians, based on these achievements of FNCA PI activities, before implementing PI activities. It was also proposed that PI PL Meeting should comprised round-table discussion with media, open seminar, and training for nuclear communicators.

Effective discussions between PLs and local media
Effective discussions between PLs and local media

In Session 3, a round-table discussion was held, involving PLs and 11 media representatives. Dr. Machi, the FNCA CD and AEC Commissioner of Japan offered a presentation titled "Nuclear Enhances Human Welfare" through medical care, food & agriculture, industry, electricity. IAEA Director of Div. of PI, Mr. Vidricaire's presentation was on "The Challenges of Nuclear Communication", while Mr. Adiwardojo, Deputy Chairman of BATAN, made a presentation titled "Nuclear Power Development in Indonesia ". The presentations were followed by Q&A and discussions involving PLs and media personnel. Here, PLs and media personnel recognized it effective that a research reactor and other facility were open to media personnel as a part of the efforts to provide information to them concerning the Indonesia 's nuclear energy plan. Also, the IAEA expert responded to a media question on the difference between nuclear power stations and nuclear weapons.

Open seminar with large turnout
Open seminar with large turnout

On the third day (November 8), an open seminar for the public and relevant persons was conducted under the theme "Nuclear Energy for Development and Welfare", attended 110 participants including staff from BATAN, BAPETEN, media and other organizations. The seminar was opened with an address from Prof. Dr. Soedyartomo Soentono, Chairman of BATAN followed by a welcome speech of Dr. Irwan Bahar, the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources of Indonesia. Mr. Ratna Arianti, who is Director for New Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation, Directorate General of Electricity and Energy Utilization, Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, gave a lecture titled "Role of Nuclear Power for Sustainable Development of Indonesia". The lecture by Dr. Machi, FNCA CD of Japan, was on "Global Perspective of Nuclear Power - Energy Security and Control of Global Warming". Mr. Anhar Antariksawan, Director of the Center for Reactor Technology and Nuclear Safety, made a presentation on the "Implementation of Reactor Safety Towards the Preparation of NPP in Indonesia", while a member of the steering committee from Japan, Mr. Mitsuhiro Yokote (Executive Managing Director of Japan Atomic Energy Relations Organization (JAERO)) explained about the "The Present Status and Future Plan of Nuclear Power Plants in Japan", Vietnam's PL, Ms. Dang Thi Hong (Senior Expert, Division of Information and Training, Vietnam Atomic Energy Commission (VAEC)) conducted the lecture on "Nuclear Power Development in Viet Nam". The lecturers and participants engaged in Q&A with great zeal.

In Session 4, Mr. Yokote of JAERO presented the theme of "Construction of the Network of Websites of Asian Nuclear PR Facilities, Exhibition Halls and Visitor Centers ", followed by an opinion exchange time. As a result, it was recommended that the FNCA PI website should be contain the the profile of each country's relevant organizations, current news and event information, as well as building a network of information on Asian nuclear PR facilities and having it posted on the FNCA PI website.

In Session 5 regarding the "Response to Mass Media in the Field of Nuclear Power and Utilization of Radiation", Mr. Kubo of JAEA made a presentation on active and close "Response to Mass Media in JAEA". He also introduced efforts such as seminars targeted mass media people, visitation of nuclear facilities, press releases on R&D achievements, quick response for the emergency and media training.

In Session 6 under the theme of "Cooperation of Nuclear Industry with Local Community", Mr. Yokote of JAERO and China PL, Ms.Gu Xin Ping (Deputy Director, News Center, China Atomic Energy Authority (CAEA) made presentations regarding the ir own countries' experiences.

In Session 7 on the 4th day (November 9), Mr. Kubo of JAEA lectured on the themes of "Construction of FNCA Network on PI of Nuclear Energy", "Exchange Program of DVD/Video on Nuclear Information", and "Awarding System of Nuclear Public Information Activities". The ensuing discussion was held on the strengthening of information exchange and partnership among FNCA countries through the FNCA network, and the use of visual tools such as DVDs and videos. Regarding the request from the Philippines and Vietnam to conduct PI training as part of FNCA's Asian Nuclear Training and Education Program (ANTEP), it was discussed that the possibility of use for the ANTEP system was considered for nuclear public information activities.
In the technical tour in the afternoon, participants visited the Radioactive Waste Management Technology Center in Serpong under the BATAN, and G.A. Siwabessy Multipurpose Research Reactor.

On the 5th day, the final day of the PLs Meeting (November 10), Session 8 was held, in which FNCA member countries exchanged opinions and conducted final discussions on the ir own countries' FNCA nuclear PI activities. The Minutes were then agreed and compiled, and the decision was adopted as a final.

 


Minutes of the FNCA 2006 Project Leaders Meeting
on Public Information of Nuclear Energy

November 6-10, 2006, Jakarta, Indonesia

The FNCA 2006 Project Leaders (PL) Meeting on Public Information (PI) of Nuclear Energ y was held from November 6 -10, 2006 in Jakarta , Indonesia .

The National Nuclear Energy Agency of Indonesia (BATAN) and the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) of Japan organized the meeting in cooperation with Japan Atomic Industrial Forum, Inc. (JAIF) and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). On November 6, 2006, during the Opening Session held at Atlet Century Park Hotel in Jakarta , Prof. Dr. Soedyartomo Soentono, Chairman of BATAN ; Mr. Kenichi Miyazawa, Special Staff, Atomic Energy Division, Research and Development Bureau of MEXT, Japan ; and Mr. Marc Vidricaire, Director of Division of Public Information, Department of Management of the IAEA , delivered a welcome address. Dr. Sueo Machi, FNCA Coordinator of Japan and Commissioner of Japan Atomic Energy Commission, officially opened the PI PL Meeting and also gave a presentation entitled "FNCA-PI Workshop on Public Information of Nuclear Power".

Following the Opening Session, a presentation of country report was made by the FNCA PI PLs from China , Indonesia , Japan , Malaysia , The Philippines, Thailand and Viet Nam . Mr. Vidricaire had a presentation about the IAEA and Mr. Minoru Kubo, PI PL of Japan , presented a summary of the FNCA activities in public information of nuclear energy.

There were 14 regular participants attending the five-day PI PL Meeting. It was regretful that the PI PLs of Australia and Korea were unable to attend. A list of overseas participants and the final program of the PI PL meeting are attached to the present minutes as Attachment 1 and Attachment 2.

Themes and contents of the country reports:

  1. Demand and target of each country's information activities;
  2. Attitude of the public to the use of radiation and nuclear power;
  3. Public information activities (exhibition, seminar, lecture, meeting, event etc);
  4. Information exchange activities with media person (by TV, radio, newspaper, scientific journals etc.);
  5. Success and failures of PI activities
  6. Topics and news in the field of nuclear power and utilization of RI and radiation ;
  7. Others.
    A dinner reception on the evening of November 6 was hosted by BATAN.

Session 3 - On November 7 - 8, a workshop on Training Nuclear Communicators was held at the Atlet Century Park Hotel. The workshop was conducted by IAEA in cooperation with BATAN, JAIF and MEXT. A total of 34 participants (composed of PI PLs, BATAN staff, BAPETEN staff and representatives from other related institutions) attended the workshop. However, the PI PLs only had the opportunity to attend the Introductory Session. The names of lectures and participants are listed in Attachment 3.

Session 4 - In the afternoon of November 7, a Round Table Discussion with the Media was held at the Atlet Century Park Hotel. A total of 11 media representatives (from electronic and print) attended and actively participated in the discussion. The discussion was chaired by Dr. Taswanda Taryo, PI PL of Indonesia and Mr. Minoru Kubo. The topics and speakers for this session are as follows:

  1. Nuclear Enhances Human Welfare: Through Medical Care, Food & Agriculture, Industry, Electricity
    by Dr. Sueo Machi, Commissioner of AEC, Japan - Japan
  2. The Challenges of Nuclear Communication
    by Mr. Marc Vidricaire, Director of Division of Public Information - IAEA
  3. Nuclear Power Development in Indonesia
    by Mr. Adiwardojo, Deputy Chairman of BATAN - Indonesia

On November 8, an Open Seminar for the Public entitled "Nuclear Energy for Development and Welfare" was held at the Atlet Century Park Hotel. Dr. Irwan Bahar, Department of Energy and Mineral Resources, delivered a welcoming address and the seminar was then officially opened by Prof. Dr. Soedyartomo Soentono, Chairman of BATAN. The seminar was chaired by Dr. Sudi Arianto of BATAN. The topics and speakers for the seminar are as follows:

  1. Role of Nuclear Power for Sustainable Development of Indonesia
    by Ms. Ratna Arianti - Department of Energy and Mineral Resources of Indonesia
  2. Global Perspective of Nuclear Power : Energy Security and Control of Global Warming
    by Dr. Sueo Machi, Commissioner of AEC, - Japan
  3. Implementation of Reactor Safety Towards the Preparation of NPP in Indonesia
    by Dr. Anhar An t ariksawan, BATAN
  4. The Present Status and Future Plan of Nuclear Power Plants in Japan
    by Mr. Mitsuhiro Yokote, JAERO - Japan
  5. Nuclear Power Development in Vietnam
    by Ms. Dang Thi Hong , Vietnam Atomic Energy Commission (VAEC) - Vietnam

The seminar was attended by 110 participants from BATAN, BAPETEN, media, and representatives from other related institutions. A question and answer session on the topics presented was very lively with a good interaction between the participants and the speakers.

In the afternoon of November 8, sessions were conducted to extensively discuss some of the topics covered by the country reports and those relevant to the strategy and the 3 - year period action plans. The topics are as follows:

  1. Session 5 - Construction of the Network of Websites of Asian Nuclear PR Facilities, Exhibition Halls and Visitor Centers ;
  2. Session 6 - Response to Mass Media in the Field of Nuclear Power and Utilization of Radiation;
  3. Session 7 - Cooperation of Nuclear Industry with Local Community;
  4. Session 8 -
    1. Construction of FNCA Network on PI of Nuclear Energy;
    2. Exchange Program of Multimedia and Video on Nuclear Information;
    3. Awarding System of Nuclear Public Information Activities;
    4. The Need for PI Training from the Philippines and Viet Nam in the FNCA ANTEP

On November 9, a guided technical tour to BATAN, Serpong was conducted by the host. Participants of PI PL meeting were given the opportunity to visit a Radioactive Waste Management Technology Center and G.A. Siwabessy Multi Purpose Research Reactor.

The farewell dinner was hosted by the Chairman of BATAN at Pulau Dua Restaurant.

The concluding session was held on November 10. The closing remark was delivered by Dr. Taswanda Taryo, PI PL of Indonesia representing the Chairman of BATAN.

The Highlights of Each Session: (Session 2 and Sessions 5 to 8)

Session 2 (November 7, Morning) : Review and Planning of FNCA PI Project

Co-Chairpersons: Ms. Rhodora R. Leonin (The Philippines ) and Ms. Dang Thi Hong ( Viet Nam )  

A review of the public information activities on nuclear energy in participating countries was presented by Mr. Minoru Kubo and discussed by the PI PLs. The specific results and outcomes of the review are the following:

  1. Asia Nuclear Cooperation Network - The FNCA PI website has been developed and proved to be very useful for obtaining and providing up-to-date and accurate information on nuclear energy and related topics within the region.
  2. The dispatch of information materials (such as "FNCA Newsletter" and "Power Line" by Japan) and the exchange of PI-related information materials between member countries have served as effective strategies for obtaining resources and reference materials that could be used to improve the public's understanding of nuclear energy in the region.
  3. The exchange of timely and accurate information on nuclear energy and related topics among FNCA countries has been successfully carried out through the Asia Nuclear Cooperation Network and E-mail.
  4. Communications with the mass media - The exchange of timely and accurate information between member countries has reduced the proliferation of irresponsible rumors through the local mass media.
  5. Regional Speakers Bureau (RSB). The RSB has provided valuable support to the national PI events of member countries. This support has enhanced public awareness and understanding of the beneficial uses of nuclear technology in member countries.
  6. The FNCA PI project, through the RSB, has also supported the PI activities on nuclear energy of other organizations. (e. g. Atomic Energy Week celebration at PNRI, December 2000, Philippines ; 8th National Radiation Protection Officer (RPO) Conference and Workshop (August 25-26, 2005, Malaysia ).
  7. Training of nuclear communicators - The seminar on Training of Nuclear Communicators was very effective and useful in improving the skills of the PI PLs and observers in communicating nuclear-related information to the media and the public.
  8. Usefulness of Annual PI PL Meeting - The FNCA PI project has significantly enhanced a range of the PI activities in FNCA member countries. As a result of hosting the FNCA PI PL Meeting in their respective country, the relations between the national authority in nuclear energy and the mass media in the host country have been remarkably improved.
  9. It is recommended that the PI PL Meeting should be scheduled in conjunction with some national nuclear events in the host country. Thus, the FNCA 2005 PI/PL Meeting was held in Tokyo when the Atomic Energy Society of Japan (AESJ) was holding its Fall Meeting in Hachinohe , the Aomori Prefecture , September 13-15, 2005.
  10. The PI Project involves the development and the use of various effective instruments of communications: old mass media, such as the newspapers, TV, books and brochures , new electronic media, such as E-mail and world wide web (www), which are said to transcend time, space and mass.
  11. The PI Project organizes various programs for interpersonal communications, such as the Regional Speakers Bureau (RSB), to take advantage of mouth-to-mouth communications often proven effective for conveying human emotions and personal closeness.
  12. It is considered important that the PI Project should make an effort to inform the professional community as well as the general public regarding the FNCA's creation, its roles and activities.
  13. It is one of the most important roles of the PI Project to address itself to the professional community as well as the general public regarding FNCA because the PI Project is the only FNCA project which is engaged in public communications and capable of public outreach.

Proposed Action Plans:
For latter half of 2006 and FY 2007

  1. It was decided during the 2006 PI PL Meeting in Jakarta , Indonesia that Malaysia will host the 2007 PI PL Meeting. It was also proposed that China host the PI PL Meeting in 2008.
  2. he exchange of experience on public information of nuclear energy through presentation of country reports will be a continuing activity. However, more time should be provided for interaction and discussion of the presentation.
  3. Formulation of strategies and public acceptance activities for politicians and the general public should be implemented.
  4. The participants agreed that the organizing of Annual PI PL Meeting should comprise round table discussion with media, open seminar, training for nuclear communicators as what has been done in Jakarta .
  5. Requests for invitations of speakers through the Regional Speakers Bureau should be submitted to the FNCA Secretariat at least 3 months prior to the scheduled event.

Session 5: Construction of the Network of Websites of Asian Nuclear Facilities, Exhibition
Halls and Visitor Centers

Co-Chairpersons: Ms. Rhodora R. Leonin (The Philippines ) and Ms. Dang Thi Hong ( Viet Nam )

The PI PLs agreed on the following proposals:

  1. PI PLs will continue to update and provide data/information to the FNCA PI Secretariat (JAIF) for upgrading/updating of the FNCA PI website. The data should contain the institution/organization profiles and nuclear-and radiation-related institutions and organizations of each country with name, address, fax and telephone numbers, e-mail and web addresses, and if possible, history or backgrounds. The current news, S & T events and schedules of important events are requested from the PI PLs.
  2. The presentation of Mr. Mitsuhiro Yokote of JAERO on Exhibition Halls and Visitor Center (Mihama Power Station) during this session was recommended by the PI PLs to be included in the FNCA PI website.

Session 6. Response to Mass Media in the Field of Nuclear Power and Utilization of Radiation

Co-Chairpersons: Mr. Mohd Rosli bin Muda ( Malaysia ) and Ms. Gu Xinping ( China )

Mr. Minoru Kubo, PI PL of Japan , made a presentation on the active and close "R esponse to Mass Media in Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA)": The responses are as follows:

  1. Informal opinion exchange between executive directors and mass media people
  2. Seminars for mass media people
  3. Visit to nuclear facilities
  4. Effective press release of R & D results based on a yearly plan
  5. Quick action on press release in the event of trouble/accident
  6. Media training
  7. Respect for the former mass media experts. It is important to get advice and share their vast experiences in the field of public information activities in nuclear energy
  8. Promoting good relationship among nuclear industries and mass media society
  9. Transparency and honesty in disseminating information to the media

Session 7: Cooperation of the nuclear industry with local community

Co-Chairpersons: Ms. Ketvarong Nukulkij ( Thailand ) and Mr. Minoru Kubo ( Japan )

Mr. Mitsuhiro Yokote (JAERO) and Ms. Gu Xinping ( China ) delivered a presentation on their country's experience in promoting cooperation of the nuclear industry with the local community. These include the implementation of public promotion and education activities and promotion of the benefits to the local community. These benefits are as follows:

  1. Increase in local employment
  2. Increase in entering a local company into maintenance business
  3. Increase in buying of local goods
  4. Advertise local goods and increase in purchase
  5. Increase in the tax for local government
  6. Nuclear utility cooperate in local events
  7. Contribute to local economic development

Session 8:

Co-Chairpersons: Ms. Ketvarong Nukulkij ( Thailand ) and Mr. Mitsuhiro Yokote ( Japan )

  1. Construction of FNCA Network on PI of Nuclear Energy
    This FNCA Network is intended to further promote and mutually understand the PI activities carried out in each FNCA country by using the FNCA website. By looking at the FNCA website, the public can easily understand FNCA activities and its objectives. PI PLs can also mutually exchange information about PI activities in each country through FNCA Network.

    Procedure to Create the FNCA Network:
    1. The PI PLs would exchange their contact address like e-mail, telephone number etc.
    2. The information about PI problems and nuclear safety problems in each country could be exchanged through the mutual liaison system among FNCA countries .
    3. Daily nuclear public information activities including public relations event could be exchanged if needed. The website of the organization of FNCA countries would be open and filled with PI information in their countries .
    4. FNCA network would be useful for FNCA countries to make policy and strategy for PI activities

    Potential Effects: Strengthening of information exchange and partnership on nuclear public information activities among FNCA countries.
  2. Exchange Program of Multimedia and Poster/Pamphlet on Nuclear Information
    This exchange program on nuclear information is intended to further promote and understand mutually the PI activities carried out in each country of FNCA by sharing the information on the multimedia and poster/pamphlet among FNCA member countries.

    Procedure on the e xchange program of multimedia and p oster / pamphlet:
    1. Multimedia and poster/pamphlet which are produced in each country could be sent to other member countries after the authorization has been given by each country.
    2. Each PI PL should prepare an explanation or summary of their own multimedia and poster/pamphlet in English.

    Potential Effects:
    1. We can better understand the public Information activities of each member country by using visual presentations such as multimedia and poster/pamphlet
    2. Some member countries could use the excellent multimedia and poster/pamphlet produced by other countries in their public information activities.
    3. There could be some possibility to produce a unified or a partially unified multimedia and poster/pamphlet in FNCA member countries.
  3. FNCA Project of PI on Nuclear Energy - Awarding System of Nuclear Public Information Activities
    This proposal was raised by Mr. Minoru Kubo. This awarding system is intended to encourage PI activities and PLs in further promoting nuclear energy in their countries.

    Kinds of Awards:
    1. Best multimedia
    2. Best poster/pamphlet
    3. Long term contribution

    Procedure on selection of the winners:
    1. Selection of the winners should be carried out by voting after exchanging the information on each issue at the PI PL Meeting on Nuclear Energy in FNCA; one best multimedia, best poster/pamphlet and one long term contribution.
    2. Nobody can vote for their own products and their own persons.
    3. A certificate is presented to the winner of each award.

    The Period Covered: FY2007 - FY2010
  4. The Need for PI Training from the Philippines and Viet Nam in the FNCA ANTEP
    A request of PI training in the FNCA ANTEP (Asian Nuclear Training and Education Program) has been explained by PI PLs of The Philippines and Viet Nam . The purpose of the training is to provide additional knowledge and skills which will be very useful in nuclear education/information on nuclear energy. The trained personnel will then conduct public education/information program to generate awareness and improve public attitude about the applications of nuclear energy. In addition to the above mentioned, Indonesia and Thailand requested for a similar training. It is recognized that liaison between PI PL and HRD (Human Resources Development) PL is important.

    Request from the Philippines :
    1. Training of nuclear information officers and university professors (For professors - preferably those with engineering degrees)
    2. Nature of Training: On the Job Training for 3 months

    Request from Viet Nam , Indonesia and Thailand :
    1. Training of nuclear information officers
    2. Nature of Training: On the Job Training for 3 months

Finally, all participants of the 2006 FNCA PI PL Meeting expressed their appreciation to BATAN, t he Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology ( MEXT ) of Japan, Japan Atomic Industrial Forum, Inc. (JAIF), and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) for their cooperation and assistance in making the meeting possible and successful.

The Minutes were agreed upon by all the participants at the meeting and shall be reported in the Eighth FNCA Coordinators Meeting to be held in Tokyo , Japan , in March 2007 .



List of Participants for 2006 FNCA Project Leaders Meeting
on Public Information of Nuclear Energy


< CHINA >

Ms. Gu Xin Ping
FNCA PI Project Leader of China
Deputy Director,
News Center of China Atomic Energy Authority (CAEA)

< INDONESIA >

Dr. Taswanda Taryo
FNCA PI Project Leader of Indonesia
Director, Center for Dissemination of Nuclear Science and Technology (PDIN),
National Nuclear Energy Agency (BATAN)

< MALAYSIA >

Mr. Mohd. Rosli bin Muda
FNCA PI Project Leader of Malaysia
Head, Corporate Communications,
Malaysian Institute for Nuclear Technology (MINT)

<THE PHILIPPINES >

Ms. Rhodora R. Leonin
FNCA PI Project Leader of The Philippines
Head, Information Services, Department of Science and Technology,
Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (PNRI)

< THAILAND >

Ms. Ketvarong Nukulkij
FNCA PI Project Leader of Thailand
Dissemination Administrative Office, Public Relations Section,
Bureau of Atomic Energy Administration,
Office of Atoms for Peace (OAP)

< VIET NAM >

Ms. Dang Thi Hong
FNCA PI Project Leader of Viet Nam
Senior Expert, Division of Information and Training,
Department of Planning and R&D Management,
Vietnam Atomic Energy Commission (VAEC)

< JAPAN >

Dr. Sueo Machi
FNCA Coordinator of Japan
Commissioner, Atomic Energy Commission of Japan (AEC)

Mr. Minoru Kubo
FNCA PI Project Leader of Japan
Director, Public Relations Department,
Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA)

Mr. Mitsuhiro Yokote
Executive Managing Director & Secretary General,
Japan Atomic Energy Relations Organization (JAERO)

Mr. Kenichi Miyazawa
Special Staff (in charge of International Cooperation)
Atomic Energy Division, Research and Development Bureau
Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT)

Mr. Seiichiro Takahashi
Senior Project Manager, Asia Cooperation Center (ACC)
Japan Atomic Industrial Forum, Inc. (JAIF)

Ms. Keiko Kobayashi
Deputy Manager, Asia Cooperation Center (ACC)
Japan Atomic Industrial Forum, Inc. (JAIF)


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