Internationale Atomenergie-Organisation, IAEO#
International Atomic Energy Agency, IAEA, founded in 1957 with headquarters in Vienna. Special organisation of the UNO for the worldwide control of nuclear plants and the Non-Proliferation Treaty. Supervisors carry out controls in about 60 states (e.g. Iraq 1992/93). Organs: General Conference of the 153 signatories, Board of Governors, Secretariat. - Activities: Promotes co-operation in nuclear technology and research as well as the peaceful use of nuclear energy and the exchange of scientific technical experience through support programmes, supplies technical material and services, prepares guidelines and recommendations concerning reactor safety, radiation protection and the physical safety of nuclear material.