Powering Africa: The Nuclear Option (PANO). This executive meeting of decision makers discussed the policies and practicalities of using nuclear power to meet Africa's electricity needs. PANO was organised in cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and sponsored by Areva, Team Candu, Westinghouse and PBMR. The decision to call the meeting reflects the growing maturity of Africa's power sector. Nigeria's recent announcement that it plans to build a nuclear-power plant will certainly generate interest in the nuclear option in other African countries. Nigeria's decision reflects the view of the International Ministeral Conference on nuclear power (Paris 2005) that "a diverse portfolio of energy sources will be needed in the 21st century to allow access to sustainable energy and electricity resources in all regions of the world. Efforts will be needed to improve energy efficiency, while limiting air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions."

EnergyNet Executive Meetings are designed to give executives access to essential information through expert briefings and peer discussions. PANO is a knowledge-based meeting that will provide an understanding of the issues and options. Executives are invited to participate, and the meeting will be small enough to allow for productive interaction. Each topic will be introduced by an authority on the subject, who will provide the stimulus for the group discussion that follows.

The meeting was held in Hôtel Le Vendôme, a five-star, French-style hotel situated just off Cape Town's attractive Sea Point Promenade, and close to the city centre and the V&A Waterfront. The two-day meeting included a welcome dinner hosted by the DME, a visit to the Koeberg power station and a farewell reception.

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