International Workshop on Transparency Technology for Nonproliferation Cooperation in the Asia Pacific; Applications of remote monitoring and secure communications for regional confidence building

Betsill, D.; Hashimoto, Yu

International Workshop on "Transparency Technology for Nonproliferation Cooperation in the Asia Pacific" held by The Japan Atomic Energy Agency on 20-22 February 2008 focused on identifying appropriate roles and functions for Transparency in addressing nonproliferation concerns associated with the use of nuclear energy, particularly in the East Asia region. The participants agreed that its usefulness ranges for verification and compliance with the Nonproliferation Treaty to building trust and confidence in the activities of the state and other stakeholders. In addition, they identified a need for further education among the professional community, public, operators, and regulators and also the education and cultivation of the next generation of nuclear energy experts. It was importantly noted that small, incremental, approaches and steps, both technical and non-technical, are needed for next steps toward increasing transparency, openness, and confidence building among all East Asia.