CNESTEN is a public institution founded in 1986 with a legal and financial autonomy and operating under the supervision of the Ministry of Energy, Mines, Water and Environment. The CNESTEN is controlled by a board who takes two sessions per year.
Missions:
According to his missions, CNESTEN developed three vocations concerning the research, the technical support and services related to the nuclear sciences and technology.
The CNESTEN main missions deal to:
- Develop and promote nuclear research and their applications in socio-economic sectors
- Contribute into the national Nuclear Power Plant program
- Support the authorities in the nuclear safety and security programs
- Collect and manage the radioactive waste material
Vision:
On 2010, CNESTEN established a strategic plan concerning the period 2011-2015.
The main objectives of this plan highlight with the development of add value of the infrastructures of Maamora Nuclear Center.
CNESTEN has also an ambition to be a regional Center for research, training and expertise opened to the African and Arabic countries.
Main Activity domains:
- Energy
- Health
- Industry
- Water
- Agriculture
- Environment
- Mine and Geology
- Material Sciences
- Safety and security
Partnership and networks:
- Universities and Research institutions
- Economical operators
- Non-Governmental Organisations
- International Cooperation (IAEA, USA, France, ...)
Contact person:
Bouchra Belhorma
Contact
CNESTEN B.P. 1382
R.P. 10001 - Rabat
Morocco
Phone : +212 (0) 5 37 81 97 50
Fax : +212 (0) 5 37 80 32 77
Email : belhorma@cnesten.org.ma
