Ghana Atomic Energy Commission

The GAEC flag

Abbreviation| GAEC
Established| 1952
Type| Organization
Legal status| Active
Headquarters| Republic of Ghana

Key people

|  (Head)
Website| www.gaec.gov.gh

The Ghana Atomic Energy Commission (GAEC) is the state organization in Ghana involved with surveillance of the use of nuclear energy in Ghana. It is similar in aim to the Ghana Nuclear Society (GNS), with the difference being that the GNS is a nonprofit organisation, whereas the GAEC is part of the parliament of Ghana. Its primary objectives were set out by the parliament act 588, which involve investigating the use of nuclear energy for Ghana and supporting research and development both in Ghana and abroad.[1]

## Contents

* 1 History
* 2 Sub-Divisions
* 3 See also
* 4 References
* 5 External links

## History

Ghana Atomic Energy Commission (GAEC) was formed as way back as 1952 when radioisotopes began in Ghana. Around that time, radiostrontium was what used in experiments. In the year 1958, the Department of physics of the University College of the Gold Coast, which is now (University of Ghana, Legon) started a radioactive fallout monitoring service on behalf of the Defence Ministry. In the year 1961, work in radioisotopes in Ghana had gained grounds in most of the Government institutions to explain establishment of a Radioisotope Unit.[2]

## Sub-Divisions

* National Nuclear Research Institute (NNRI):
* School of Nuclear and Allied Sciences (SNAS):

Responsible for preservation, maintenance and enhancement of nuclear knowledge in Ghana and Africa through the provision of high-quality teaching, research, entrepreneurship training, service and development of postgraduate programmes in the nuclear sciences and technology.

* Radiation Protection Institute (RPI):

Authorize, inspect and control all activities and practices involving sealed radiation sources, ionizing radiation and other sources, radioactive materials and x-rays used in hospitals in Ghana. Implementation of safety culture by providing adequate human resource development in radiation and waste safety for management and operating organizations. Conduct research and technical services in radiation and waste safety.

* Biotechnology and Nuclear Agriculture Research Institute (BNARI):

## See also

* Nuclear power in Ghana
* Nuclear power by country

## References

1. ↑ Ghana Atomic Energy Commission (GAEC), http://www.gaecgh.org/, 17 June 2012
2. ↑ "History – Ghana Atomic Energy Commission". https://gaec.gov.gh/history/.

## External links

* Official website
* Council for Scientific and Industrial Research – Ghana

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Ministries and Agencies in Ghana

Ministry of Interior|

* Ghana National Fire and Rescue Service
* Narcotics Control Board
* Borstal Institute for Juveniles
* Ghana Prisons Service
* Ghana Immigration Service
* Refugee Board
* Ministry of Tourism
* National Disaster Management Organization
* Ghana Police Service

Ministry of Education|

* National Accreditation Board
* Ministry of Women and Children's Affairs

Ministry of Youth and Sports|

* National Youth Authority (Ghana)
* National Youth Employment Program
* National Service Secretariat (Ghana)

Ministry of Finance
and Economic Planning|

* Ghana Statistical Service
* SSNIT
* Value Added Tax Service
* Internal Revenue Service
* Chartered Institute of Taxation
* Ghana Revenue Authority
* Customs Excise and Preventive Service

Ministry of Trade and Industry|

* Ghana Standards Board
* The Institute of Economic Affairs

Ministry of Health|

* Ghana Health Service
* Insurance Scheme (NHIS)

Ministry of Communication
and Technology|

* National Information Technology Agency
* Ghana Space Science and Technology Centre
* Ghana Open Data Initiative
* Council for Scientific and Industrial Research
* National Media Commission

Ministry of Defence|

* Bureau of National Investigations (BNI)
* Ghana Armed Forces
* Ghana Nuclear Society

Ministry of Transport|

* Ghana Civil Aviation Authority
* GRC
* DVLA
* Ghana Highway Authority
* Ministry of Roads and Highways

Ministry of Energy|

* Ghana National Petroleum Corporation
* Volta River Authority
* GAEC

Ministry of Food and Agriculture|

* Savannah Accelerated Development Authority (SADA)

Ministry of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation|

* Environment and Natural Resources Advisory Council
* Environmental Protection Agency

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