The overall objective of the project is to strengthen the technical capabilities of the Turkish Atomic Energy Authority (TAEK) in bringing it broadly in accord with best international and European practice. More specifically, the purpose is to enhance competence and capabilities within TAEK in regulating the safety of nuclear power plants in the following areas: in-house training capability related to the licensing process for nuclear installations, deterministic and probabilistic safety analyses, manufacturing and construction inspections and an integrated management system.