Technical and Scientific Support Organization (TSO) Forum – Supporting the Development of Technical and Scientific Capacities in Member States

Final Thoughts: • Some national TSO capacity and capability is necessary (although structure and domestic/international contributions may differ); • IAEA missions to embarking countries have highlighted the need for regulators to build and subsequently maintain strong technical capacity; • IAEA-TSOF working with established and emerging TSOs to develop tools to allow TSOs to self-assess their capacities and seek continuous improvement. National workshops also important for validating TSO Initiative tools and encouraging participation in the TSOF. • Regulatory body support key to common shared goal of effective TSO competency and capacity around the world.