International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) - Establishment & Functions

International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) - Establishment & Functions

- Establishment - 1957
- Type of organization - International organization
- Headquarter - Vienna, Austria
- Current Director - General - Yukiya Amano
- Members - 162

History -

- In 1953, the President of the United States, Dwight D. Eisenhower, proposed the creation of an international body to both regulate and promote the peaceful use of atomic power

Missions:

1.Peaceful uses: Promoting the peaceful uses of nuclear energy by its member states.

2.Safeguards: Implementing safeguards to verify that nuclear energy is not used for military purposes

3.Nuclear safety: Promoting high standards for nuclear safety.