Question 5: What roles do nongovernmental organizations, such as 

 professional societies, private foundations, or various National Academies 

 play in the development, implementation, and funding of international 

 magnetic fusion energy programs? Should they or can they do more: 



Answer: The nongovernmental organizations have been most active in the 

 development and review phases of our international activities. These 

 organizations host general and topical meetings that provide opportunities 

 for exploration of possible technical collaborations. They also organize 

 study groups to examine specific questions on international activities. In 

 these kinds of activities the nongovernmental organizations have been help- 

 ful to the fusion program. Continuation of these activities is certainly welcqme. 

 However, to make significant contributions to the implementation and funding of 

 collaborative fusion programs would require considerably more staff and financial 

 resources than have been employed by these organizations for their participation 

 in the development and review phases of the program. 



