NATIONAL WASTE MANAGEMENT INFRASTRUCTURE FOR THE SAFE MANAGEMENT OF RADIOACTIVE WASTE IN GHANA

As in many developing countries the use of nuclear techniques is growing considerably in importance within the national economy of Ghana. With the operation of a nuclear research reactor, gamma irradiation facility, radiotherapy and nuclear medicine facilities in Ghana, the need to establish commensurate infrastructure for radioactive waste management has been recognized. This paper highlights the steps that has been taken to develop a systemic approach to the development of the national waste management infrastructure which consist of regulations, training of requisite manpower and provision of equipment to cope with the anticipated waste to be generated and those already in existence.