Experience shows that the time between an initial policy decision by a state to consider nuclear power up to the start of its first nuclear power plant is about 10 to 15 years. The proper management of the wide scope of project activities during this period represents a major challenge for the involved governmental, utility, regulatory, supplier and other supportive organizations. The main focus is to ensure that the project is implemented successfully from a commercial point of view while remaining in accordance with the appropriate engineering and quality requirements, safety standards and security guides. This publication provides an introductory overall description of the main project management activities and gives the references to the related detailed guidance. The target audience are decision makers, advisers and senior managers in the governmental organizations, utilities, industrial organizations and regulatory bodies in the countries desiring to launch the first nuclear power plant project.--Publisher's description.