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Dr John F Easey
Cooperative Projects Technical Inputs The inputs shall be in the form of: regional and national training courses; meetings for reviewing the progress of the projects and planning future activities; services of experts, and consultants; award of contracts for specific tasks. Fellowships, Scientific Visits and supply of equipment are not input components for RCA projects.
Coordinated Research Projects - Purpose Coordinated Research Projects are essentially networks of national research institutions which work within an operational framework for research on a similar and well-defined regional theme or problem focus that is relevant to, or can be resolved through, nuclear science and technology.
G&OR Further Refined: Adoption of the RCA Medium Term Strategy (MTS) 2006-11
Key features Strategic Plan: Vision Mission RCA Core Values RCA Governance Strategic Context Critical Success Factors
G&OR Further Refined: Adoption of the RCA Medium Term Strategy (MTS) 2006-11 Key features Strategic Directions: Ensuring Effective Management of the RCA Achieving Greater Impact for RCA Projects Developing Sustainable Capacity to Address Socioeconomic Needs Enhancing Uptake of Nuclear Technologies and Increasing Visibility of the RCA
G&OR Further Refined: Adoption of the RCA Medium Term Strategy (MTS) 2006-11 Strategic Context: Millennium Development Goals IAEA Medium Term Plan & TC Strategies Regional priorities and Policies agreed by MSs and new emerging priorities Development & Income generating Opportunities International & National Trends in Nuclear S&T The need to create, manage, share & exploit our knowledge more effectively.
G&OR Further Refined: Adoption of the RCA Medium Term Strategy (MTS) 2006-11
Critical Success Factors: Projects should be needs driven & benefit from regional cooperation Projects should be of sufficient size to achieve high impact and measurable outcomes High use of regional networks & resources Build on adequate national resources, infrastructure and existing programmes Choose projects where a nuclear technique is high value adding and technology transfer a major focus Consistent with MDG and TC Strategy Ability to attract external funding
G&OR Further Refined: Adoption of the RCA Medium Term Strategy (MTS) 2006-11
Performance Indicators: More active involvement of NRs in management of the programme Achievement of a reduced number but high impact projects aim for 10 projects/year by 2011 Increase use of regional experts & resources in addressing regional needs aim for 70% by 2011 Increase exchange of information & technologies between RCA MSs need fewer formal TCs Increased use of electronic networks & enhanced level coordination within RCA all MSs provide information via RCA website Increase non-IAEA funding for RCA aim to double by 2011 Establish partnerships between RCA and other Organisations at least 2 by 2011 Increase awareness of the capabilities of RCA in the region recognised by requests to participate in international conference and donor meetings
What Key Factors need to be Considered in the Development of the Concept into a Project?
Adopted Recommendation WG on Implementation of MTS: .all projects designs for projects being implemented in the RCA programme for 2007 and beyond have milestones and performance indicators.
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