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  • Vision

To be recognised both nationally and internationally as Ghana’s leading research and service institution for protection against ionising and non-ionising radiation, and the safety and security of radioactive materials and nuclear installations.

  • Mission

To provide an effective national scientific and technical framework for the protection of people, property, and the environment against any adverse effects of ionising and non-ionising radiation, and the safety and security of radioactive materials and nuclear installations

  • Core Values
  • Integrity: We uphold the highest ethical standards in all our operations.
  • Innovation: We harness new and better approaches through research and technology to advance radiation protection and society.
  • Excellence: We strive for precision, quality, and global relevance in everything we do.
  • Commitment: We remain steadfast in our mission and in service to the public.
  • Staff Development: We invest in our people to strengthen national capacity.
  • Teamwork: We collaborate across disciplines and sectors for impact.
  • Client Focus: We tailor our services to meet the evolving needs of our stakeholders.
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  • Core Functions
  • Conducting scientific research to advance knowledge and inform national policy in radiation protection, safety, and nuclear security.
  • Providing specialised technical services, including environmental radiation monitoring, radioactive waste management, radiofrequency measurement and safety assessments for facilities that utilise radiation technologies.
  • Delivering education and training programmes for professionals, institutions, and students in radiation protection, nuclear safety, and security.
  • Advising stakeholders on issues related to radiation exposure, safety protocols, and regulatory compliance.
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  • Strategic and Supportive Roles
  • Advising the Ghana Atomic Energy Commission (GAEC) on matters related to radiation protection, safety, and the management of radioactive waste.
  • Initiating and formulating national strategies for radiation protection and nuclear security.
  • Harmonising the efforts of state agencies involved in radiation-related activities to promote the peaceful use of nuclear technology for development.
  • Collaborating with educational and research institutions to conduct joint research in radiation protection, safety, and security-related technologies.
  • Developing human capital in radiation science, nuclear technology, and their peaceful applications.
  • Conducting applied research and development activities, and disseminating findings through publications and technical reports.
  • Performing safety assessments for facilities that utilise nuclear and radiation technologies.
  • History

The Radiation Protection Institute (RPI) was originally established to provide scientific and technical support for the erstwhile Radiation Protection Board (RPB), which was established in 1993 under PNDC Law 308. The RPB served as Ghana’s national competent authority for the authorisation and inspection of practices involving radiation sources and radioactive materials.

Following the restructuring of the national radiation protection oversight, with the establishment of the Nuclear Regulatory Authority as the statutory Nuclear and Radiation Regulatory body, RPI was formally reconstituted as a Research and Technical Support Organisation under the Ghana Atomic Energy Commission (GAEC). It is one of the seven specialised institutes of GAEC with a mandate to advance radiation protection in Ghana through research, technical services, training, and policy support.

The Institute collaborates with national and international stakeholders to contribute to the development and implementation of radiation protection policies. It has obtained the necessary authorisation from the Nuclear Regulatory Authority (NRA) to deliver specific technical services in accordance with the national regulatory standards.

To effectively execute its mandate, the RPI is structured into five scientific and technical centres:

  • Health Physics Centre (HPC) – Focused on occupational radiation and public safety.
  • Environmental Radiation Protection Centre (ERPC) – Responsible for environmental radiation surveillance and contamination control.
  • Nuclear Safety and Security Centre (NSSC) – Oversees the safe and secure use of nuclear technologies and materials.
  • Radioactive Waste Management Centre (RWMC) – Manages radioactive waste.
  • Radiation Protection Training and Consultancy Centre (RPTCC) – Provides training, capacity building, and consultancy services.

The Institute is supported by three administrative departments: Accounts, Internal Audit, and Administration, which ensure operational efficiency, financial accountability, and institutional governance.

Through its multidisciplinary structure and regulatory alignment, the Radiation Protection Institute continues to play a central role in promoting radiation safety, environmental protection, and nuclear security in Ghana.