In understanding the future, the following trends regarding stakeholders are identified:
- Innovative Development internationally and nationally;
- Economic changes (Globalization, ‘Nuclear Renaissance’, NEPAD);
- Political factors (improved political acceptance, AECs/NNIs restructuring);
- Legislative changes;
- Re-regulation of the energy sector;
- Heightened security imperatives;
- Cooperative agreements;
- Regulations on safety standards and regulatory practices;
- Limited resource base vs. high expectations;
- New reactor technology (such as Pebble Bed Modular Reactors, INPRO…);
- Economic growth and competitiveness;
- Promulgation of the Pelindaba Treaty.