[en] The paper describes in detail the impact of using the new input system for Additional Protocol (AP) Declarations, Protocol Reporter 3 (PR3). The authors explain the benefits regarding quality, consistency and workflow to the users and the impact on the further data analysis. (author)

[en] The paper covers the development of new tools and techniques used by the IAEA Department of Safeguards to provide greater insight and analysis of available data. The completion of the Modernization of Safeguards Information Technology (MOSAIC) project 2015-2018 opened the door to Business Intelligence capabilities that were previously unavailable to the Department. These can be used with great effect for improved reporting, the monitoring and analysis of operational processes, as well as supporting strategic decisions. The paper gives examples of where the Department of Safeguards is making use of these tools to be more effective and efficient, in addition to discussing possibilities for the future. (author)

[en] The elemental composition of particles found on environmental sampling swipes has been used to aid in the identification of nuclear activities. An application, alchemy, is being developed to process large data sets of elemental data in order to identify compounds associated with various stages of the nuclear fuel cycle. Compounds consisting of uranium or plutonium could also be cross-referenced to isotopic data as well. This presentation gives an overview of alchemy and its developmental status, the benefits of the structured approach, and the gaps to be addressed. (author)

[en] The Australian government's approach to countering the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction involves coordination across multiple agencies from different portfolios with competing priorities. Through a series of reviews the structure of this whole-of-government approach has been modified to ensure an efficient and effective prosecution of the counter-proliferation (CP) task. The paper will examine the evolution of Australia's CP efforts, global future CP challenges, and how Australia works collaboratively with the IAEA's Department of Safeguards to advance our mutual interests. (author)

[en] Just as the challenges of nuclear non-proliferation are evolving, so are the approaches that the IAEA is taking to meet these challenges. This session will briefly introduce a few of the Department of Safeguards’ current efforts to optimize the sources, tools and methods used in Safeguards analysis. While each of these efforts address different Safeguards analytical needs, they all work together to strengthen the collaborative capabilities in collection, processing, visualization, integration, analysis, and management of Safeguards-relevant information. (author)

[en] On 19 April 2018, King’s College London, in partnership with the Centre for Non-Proliferation Studies (CNS), held a workshop on new tools and technologies for non-proliferation verification at the Vienna Centre for Non Proliferation and Disarmament. This presentation reports upon the key findings of the workshop, which focused on advances in remote sensing; collection and management of unstructured data; and multimedia information and data fusion. The presentation concludes with recommendations on how such capabilities can complement existing IAEA activities. (author)

[en] Established in 1982, the Belgian Support Programme to IAEA is managed by the Belgian Nuclear Research Centre SCK-CEN. The contributions are in-kind, and typically in the form of providing expert advice on different topics or providing access to existing facilities. In this paper, we give first a brief overview of past and current tasks of the Belgian Support Programme to IAEA. We then show how the current tasks fit the IAEA’s Development and Implementation Support Programme for Nuclear Verification 2018-2019 and the Research and Development Plan. We also propose areas where we envisage contributions in the coming years, according to the existing expertise at the Belgian Nuclear Research Centre SCK-CEN. (author)

[en] Blockchains constitute novel combinations of distributed databases, cryptography, and computer interaction protocols. The original Blockchain was developed to support the peer-to-peer digital currency Bitcoin, but the relevance of this technology is now being explored in a diverse range of information-intensive industries and activities. This paper will consider how recent advances in blockchain technology might substantively contribute to effective safeguards. The paper will also consider some of the potential legal and political obstacles to the adoption of blockchain-based safeguards systems. (author)

[en] Performance indicators and performance measures are used to assess the success of an organization as it carries out its mandated activities and programs. Identifying appropriate indicators and measures is critical to demonstrating the performance of an organization as it allocates resources. State Regulatory Authorities and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) are faced with the challenge of maintaining and enhancing a robust safeguards verification regime in light of rising nuclear inventories and resource limitations. This paper explores how improved performance measures and indicators can assist in addressing this challenge, while also considering the additional challenge associated with safeguards confidentiality. (author)

[en] A facility is considered the operations of which are subject to agreed rules. Since the Operator of this facility may have an interest in violating these rules, an Inspectorate verifies the Operator´s adherence to these rules. A mathematical analysis of the conflict between the Operator and the Inspectorate requires assumptions concerning the inspection philosophy, timing, planning and more. In this paper, we first introduce the four dimensions which can be used to classify inspection games over time. Thereafter two inspection games are analyzed in which the Operator’s illegal activity needs to be detected within a critical time. Both inspection games differ only by one assumption and its consequences on the optimal inspection strategies are shown. Finally a quantitative assessment of effectiveness and efficiency is presented, and some problems of implementing optimal inspection schedules are discussed. (author)