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CARLCARLa social science research project into

the effects of stakeholder involvement on decision-making in

RWM

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The CARL Consortium

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BelgiumMun. Dessel,

STORA, Mun. Mol, MONA, PaLoFF

NIRAS/ONDRAF

University of Antwerp and

Liège

FANC

SloveniaMunicipality of Krško ARAO University of

LjubljanaSl Nuclear

Safety Admin

Sweden

Mun. Oskarshamn and Östahammar

SKB Göteborg University

SKI, SSI

UK Local communities affected by nuclear facilities, NuLeAF

Nirex University of East Anglia

Environment Agency, SEPA, NII

Canada(To be confirmed) NWMO (To be confirmed) (Tbc)

Finland- - Tampere

University-

Legend: steering group members; country coordinators; sponsors

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The Objectives of CARL

• Develop insights into SI in RWM and the outcome of these processes:– Examine relationship between principles

and practices that characterize participatory initiatives in RWM

– Integration of participatory initiatives and technical programs

– Influence of contextual factors (historical, social, political) on initiative and outcome

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Work Plan

Phase 1

Cross-national descriptive and evaluative framework

Oct 2004 – Feb 2005

Phase 2

Country reports and 1st comparative report

Feb – Dec 2005

Phase 3

Topical cross-national research + 2nd comp. report

Jan 2006 – July 2007

Phase 4

Project evaluation + general deliverables

Aug – Oct 2007

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Aims of the Workshop

• Networking and sharing experiences

• Reporting on the Country Studies

• Discussing the research priorities for the next year