Board of Governors Concludes March Deliberations

Board of Governors Concludes March Deliberations

5 March 2015

After four days of deliberations the IAEA Board of Governors closed its meeting on 5 March 2015.

The 35-member body discussed the Agency's activities related to nuclear, radiation, transport and waste safety, including the 2015 Nuclear Safety Review ; the Agency's activities related to nuclear science, technology and applications, including the 2015 Nuclear Technology Review; and nuclear verification.

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Last update: 10 March 2015