What is JICC ?

1．Establishment of JICC

It is widely recognized that climate change and energy security are the most important challenges to be overcome in the strategic diversification of energy resources.
A growing number of countries have expressed their interest in introducing nuclear power generation and been planning or considering new construction of nuclear power plants, because nuclear power is regarded as an essential means in reducing dependence of fossil fuels and hence greenhouse gas emissions.
For introducing the peaceful use of nuclear energy, nuclear nonproliferation, nuclear safety and nuclear security are fundamental principles. It is inevitable for the above emerging countries to achieve human resources development and establish related laws and regulations conforming to the standards and procedures provided for in international treaties.
Japan has successfully accumulated advanced technology and abundant experience in the development, construction, operation, maintenance, safety and regulation of nuclear power plants since its first commercial nuclear power plant began operation in 1966.
The Government of Japan has introduced sound policies to facilitate cooperation in the field of nuclear power development in many countries. Various governmental agencies and private entities in Japan have also implemented remarkable cooperative activities to support the introduction of nuclear energy in many ways.
For the purpose of providing efficient cooperation, on March 18, 2009, JAIF International Cooperation Center (JICC), a private organization was founded by Japan Atomic Industrial Forum, Inc. (JAIF). With the strong commitment of the Government of Japan, it is expected that JICC will become a core institution of contact window and a facilitator to promote concrete cooperative activities through coordinating the wide-ranging cooperation conducted by reputable governmental agencies and the private sector.

2．Cooperations for newcomer countries

JICC will coordinate and implement a variety of cooperative activities in introducing nuclear energy development in foreign countries through exchanging information, dispatching experts, and hosting workshops, conferences and seminars, etc., such as:

(a) human resources development (HRD);
(b) public information to enhance understanding of nuclear energy;
(c) establishment of relevant laws and regulations; and
(d) preparation of necessary infrastructure,etc.

3．Role of JICC

To provide cooperation for nuclear energy development in an effective and efficient manner, under the strong commitment of the Government of Japan, JICC plays a key role as a contact window and facilitator to promote concrete cooperative activities, such as dispatching nuclear experts, inviting trainees, hosting seminars, etc., by coordinating the wide variety of cooperation implemented by the related organizations in Japan.