International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Flashcards
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Membership
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171 countries
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Headquarters
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Vienna, Austria
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Head
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Rafael Grossi
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Formation
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1957
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Type of organization
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Specialized agency of the United Nations
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Goal
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To promote the peaceful use of nuclear energy and to inhibit its use for any military purposes, including nuclear weapons
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Facts
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Not under direct control of the UN, but reports to both the UN General Assembly and UNSC
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Purpose
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Programs of the IAEA encourage the development of the peaceful applications of nuclear technology and promote nuclear safety and nuclear security standards and their implementation
