A new IAEA project: Nuclear power training courses

The need for nuclear power in the developing world has been highlighted by the oil price increase, so that in addition to the ten developing countries which already have nuclear power plants in operation or under construction, it can be expected that another 20 and/or 30 developing countries will seriously consider the introduction of nuclear power plants in their generating grids before 1990. With a preparation time of at least ten years to be counted on for a first project, the decisions to start preparatory work must be taken within the next few years. (author)