Technical and scientific support organizations and strengthening of nuclear regulation (case study of Moldova)

Abstract

Authors present arguments for establishing of technical and scientific support organizations (TSO) infrastructure as obligatory components of the national radiation protection and nuclear safety infrastructure. In the small countries, like the Republic of Moldova, characterized by insufficient development of nuclear technologies, different social, economic, scientific and, why not, national peculiarities impose opportunity of efficient interaction of regulatory body with TSO. Are presents certain examples of interaction of those organizations. Is mentioned, that synergy of such interaction will contribute essentially in implementation of adequate nuclear culture in the country.