African space polixy
Subtitle: towards social, political and economic integration
Publisher: African Union Commission, Human Resources, Science & Technology (HRST)
Published: 2017
Place of publication: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Language: eng
Number of pages: 14
Subjects: Space sciences
Description: "It is clear that space science and technology is an important tool for ensuring the sustainable use of natural resources and the creation of high-technology industrial sectors. Furthermore, it makes a considerable contribution to the creation of enabling environments for addressing a wide range of pressing challenges, including the need to create jobs, reduce poverty, manage resources sustainably, and develop rural areas. A formal space sector will assist Africa to realise the vision of a peaceful, integrated, and prosperous continent"--Page 4
Notes: Title from cover
Table of contents: title: Data democracy; title: Data integrity; title: Earth observations; title: Global navigation satellite system; title: Navigation and positioning; title: Remote sensing; title: Satellite communications; title: Satellite systems; title: Space exploration