iaea tecdoc 1404 energy and nuclear power planning study for armenia july 2004 the originating section of this publication in was economic studies international atomic agency wagramer strasse 5 po box 100 a 1400 vienna austria isbn 92 0 109204 issn 1011 4289 printed by foreword use country poses specific requirements on national infrastructures that largely surpass those experienced general industrial development relatively high expenditures associated with construction plant implications utility involved require decision technology be sound one problem is further complicated case developing countries primarily due to scarcity financial resources fact investments electricity sectors are competing needed public welfare consequently appropriate authorities must carry out careful