The long-term commitment and involvement of the corresponding govern­mental organizations (ministries such as the Department of Trade and Industry, Energy Planning Commission, etc.) is very important in order to guarantee the adequate development of the nuclear infrastructure needed for the country.

This commitment will provide credibility for the nuclear programme investors whose involvement is critical to support policies on human resources development, technology selection (‘justification process’), licens­ing and regulation development, national infrastructure needs and the nec­essary international agreements related to nuclear power. A minimum number of highly qualified personnel will be necessary at this level.