RECAN starts with history of Central and east European ALARA Network (CEEAN)
initiated by IAEA 2002. CEEAN was an important stage in creation of RECAN for
many reasons: it proved that networking might be living and useful, raised an
interest to such kind of information exchange.
Objectives
The objectives of this RECAN was to support the development of a sustainable
regional network, which facilitates information exchange and an integrated
approach to practical and cost-effective implementation of the principle of
optimization of radiation protection, the As Low As Reasonably Achievable
(ALARA) principle, in participating Member States.
The main outputs of the
RECAN will consist of the organization of workshops, publication of a Newsletter
and exchange of information through a dedicated website. Links will be also
provided to other networks covering many radiation protection areas
Management
RECAN operates under the control of a Steering Committee (RECAN SC) which
consists of at least 6 members elected by the national representatives, the
coordinator of RECAN, one representative of the IAEA, one representative of the
EAN and the national representative from the host country of the next workshop.
The network recently consists of more than 20 countries from Eastern and Central
Europe and Central Asia.
Products
Workshops
Once a year; the RECAN Steering Committee organizes a Workshop with the
support of IAEA.
Newsletter
Newsletter is published once a year with the idea to provide a link among all
those concerned with ALARA in the region and elsewhere. It includes articles,
expert viewpoints, ALARA information, comments and news.
Website
http://recan.webplus.net/
For more information,
please go to the RECAN website