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Updated September 2005
Nuclear Facilities
Nuclear-Related NGO Entities
Center for Nonproliferation Studies Almaty Office
Web Site: http://cns.miis.edu/cns/projects/nisnp/nisro/cnsro.htm
In August 1998, the Center for Nonproliferation Studies established its NIS Representative Office in Almaty, Kazakhstan to facilitate CNS research, community-building, and outreach activities in the NIS and to provide a unique resource for nonproliferation specialists in the NIS.
Institute of Non-proliferation, Almaty
E-mail: ainp@nursat.kz
The Institute of Non-proliferation was established on 18 August 1998 by governmental and private organizations of Kazakhstan following a proposal from the Second Meeting of the Kazakhstani-American Joint Commission in 1996. The goals of the Institute are to support nonproliferation research, to provide assistance for the elimination and conversion of nuclear, chemical, and biological weapons infrastructure in Kazakhstan, and to promote the implementation of international nonproliferation and arms control regimes.
The Institute researches, develops and implements projects and technologies related to nonproliferation and environmental protection. The Institute also participates in the conversion of former defense facilities and assesses projects and legislation related to nonproliferation. The Institute publishes nonproliferation resource materials and participates in the production of television and radio programs. The Institute performs its tasks in small ad hoc expert groups. Administrative activities are carried out by an executive directorate of six people.
Kazakhstan Institute of Atomic Law (KIAL), Almaty
KIAL, a nonprofit and non-governmental organization, was established in April 1999 by the Committee on Atomic Energy of the Ministry of Energy, Industry and Trade. This institute is a subsidiary of the law firm GRATA. The mission of KIAL is to develop nuclear legislation in Kazakhstan, train qualified specialists, and establish cooperation with international experts.
Nonproliferation Association of Kazakhstan (Kazakhstanskaya assotsiatsiya issledovateley problem nerasprostraneniya), Almaty
With the assistance of the Ford Foundation and the Monterey Institute of International Studies Center for Nonproliferation Studies, the Nonproliferation Association of Kazakhstan publishes the bimonthly bulletin Problemy nerasprostraneniya.
Nuclear Technology Safety Center, Almaty
Homepage: http://www.ntsc.kz/
The NTSC was established in November 1997 to research nuclear power safety in Kazakhstan. The NTSC analyzes the safety of nuclear power technologies and facilities, and develops and examines technical documentation pertaining to the use of nuclear power. The NTSC provides analytical, scientific, and technical support for different activities associated with the fuel cycle and nuclear power use in Kazakhstan, including environmental monitoring and radiation safety. NTSC promotes the exchange of nuclear research information by organizing international conferences and publishing materials on nuclear safety.
