IAEA-TECDOC Ser.

The introduction or expansion of a nuclear power programme in a country and its successful execution is largely dependent on the network of national infrastructure, covering a wide range of organisational and material activities and capabilities. The wide extent of infrastructure needs require an investment that could be large or onerous for the national economy. The burden of infrastructure can be reduced significantly if a country forms a sharing partnership with other countries. The sharing could be organised regionally or internationally. It can include physical facilities, common programmes and knowledge, and will reflect in economic benefits. This publication provides guidance for analyzing and identifying the potential benefits of sharing nuclear power infrastructure during various stages of nuclear power project life cycle.