Ghana Atomic Energy Commission

The Ghana Atomic Energy Commission (GAEC) is the state organization in Ghana involved with surveillance of the use of nuclear energy in Ghana. It is similar in aim to the Ghana Nuclear Society (GNS), with the difference being that the GNS is a nonprofit organisation, whereas the GAEC is part of the parliament of Ghana. Its primary objectives were set out by the parliament act 588, which involve investigating the use of nuclear energy for Ghana and supporting research and development both in Ghana and abroad.[1]

Ghana Atomic Energy Commission
The GAEC flag
Established2012
TypeOrganization
Legal statusActive
HeadquartersRepublic of Ghana
Websitewww.gaecgh.org

Sub-Divisions
  • National Nuclear Research Institute (NNRI):
  • School of Nuclear and Allied Sciences (SNAS):

Responsible for preservation, maintenance and enhancement of nuclear knowledge in Ghana and Africa through the provision of high quality teaching, research, entrepreneurship training, service and development of postgraduate programmes in the nuclear sciences and technology.

  • Radiation Protection Institute (RPI):

Authorize, inspect and control all activities and practices involving sealed radiation sources, ionizing radiation and other sources, radioactive materials and x-rays used in hospitals in Ghana. Implementation of safety culture by providing adequate human resource development in radiation and waste safety for management and operating organizations. Conduct research and technical services in radiation and waste safety.

  • Biotechnology and Nuclear Agriculture Research Institute (BNARI):

See also

References
  1. Ghana Atomic Energy Commission (GAEC), http://www.gaecgh.org/, 17 June 2012
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