Governmental body

The Tanzania Atomic Energy Commission (TAEC), established in 2003, is the regulatory body responsible for all atomic energy matters in the United Republic of Tanzania. The TAEC is responsible for the control of ionizing and non-ionizing radiation sources and the promotion of safe and peaceful applications of atomic energy and nuclear technology. TAEC historically played a key role in coordinating the medical and industrial application of ionizing radiation by carrying out regular inspections at ionizing radiation facilities with a view to ensuring the protection of workers.

The National Nuclear Regulator (NNR) is a public entity established in 1999 and governed in terms of national nuclear legislation to provide for the protection of persons, property and the environment against nuclear damage through the establishment of safety standards and regulatory practices.

Policy Studies Institute (PSI) is a policy think tank established in November 2018 by the Ethiopian government, engaged in Economic, social and governance research and policy studies; Bridging research and policymaking; Capacity building and consultancy; and Knowledge dissemination and exchange.

The Nuclear Regulatory Authority (NRA) is an independent regulatory authority in Ghana established August 2015. It is mandated to ensure the peaceful application of ionizing and non-ionizing radiation sources and devices in a safe and secure manner without limiting the benefits to Ghanaians. The NRA’s main focus is regulatory control to ensure that in the use of ionizing and non-ionizing radiation does not negatively affect humans (workers, the general public and patients) or the environment.

The Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Authority (NNRA) is the government entity responsible for nuclear safety and radiological protection regulation in Nigeria. It was established 1995 and began effective operation in 2001.