Strengthening the Regulatory Infrastructure to Enhance Radiation Safety in Latin America and the Caribbean
Project Type
Technical Cooperation ProjectProject Code
RLA9095
Approved Date
1 January 2024Project Status
ActiveParticipating Countries
Ecuador, Uruguay, Austria, Costa Rica, Brazil, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Colombia, Mexico, Panama, El Salvador, Honduras, Argentina, Peru, Cuba, Guatemala, Dominican Republic, ChileObjectives
To ensure the safe use of radiation sources, radioactive waste management and transport safety, including the strengthening of emergency preparedness and response capacities, and the adequate education and training in radiation protection, in order to protect the people and the environment from the hazardous effects of ionizing radiation.