Draft African Space Policy
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Transcript of Draft African Space Policy
Draft African Space Policy
AMCOMET: 2nd Task Force Meeting26 May 2014
Structure of the Policy
IntroductionPolicy GoalsPolicy ObjectivesPolicy PrinciplesProposed next stepsTowards an African Space Strategy
IntroductionAMCOST IV, March 2010, recommended the establishment of a Space Working Group (SWG)AMCOST V, March 2012, further recommended the establishment of the SWGWork of the SWG to be presented to AMCOST VI
IntroductionRegional representation
North Africa – Algeria and EgyptEast Africa – Kenya and TanzaniaWest Africa – Ghana and NigeriaCentral Africa – Cameroon and Congo, BrazzavilleSouthern Africa – Namibia and South Africa
IntroductionTerms of Reference
Articulation of a shared space visionDetermination of future global trends and niche areas that Africa should focus onArticulation of an African Space Policy and a Strategy, programmes and governanceIdentification of existing space related infrastructure/institutionsIdentification of human resources needs
IntroductionSignificant growth potentialBenefits of space science and technologyHigh capital cost of space activitiesSpace derived servicesNeed for indigenous critical massFragmented space activities and need for coordination
Policy Goals1. To use space science and
technology to derive optimal socio-economic benefits that improves the quality of lives and creates wealth
2. To develop and maintain indigenous infrastructure and capabilities that services an African market
Policy Objectives1. Addressing user needs
2. Accessing space services
3. Developing the regional market/industry
4. Adopting good governance and management
5. Coordinating the African space arena
6. Promoting international cooperation
Policy principlesAddressing user needs
Improve the economy and quality of lifeAddress the essential needs of the African marketDevelopment of services and products using African capacitiesDevelop requisite human resources to address user needsMaintain efficiency and sustainability
Policy principlesAccessing space services
Use existing space infrastructurePromote capacity building for accessing space servicesAdopt a data sharing frameworkDevelop and increase our asset baseEstablishment of regional and sub-regional centers of excellence
Policy principlesDeveloping the regional market
A people centered, market based industrial capabilityGlobally competitive African space programmePromote public private partnershipsCoherent development, upgrade and operation of African space infrastructureR&D led industrial developmentUse indigenous space technologies, products and services
Policy principlesAdopting good governance and
management
Establish an organisational frameworkAfrican financial support as the main funding sourcePromote knowledge sharingMonitor and evaluate space activitiesRegulate space activitiesMaintain an awareness campaign
Policy principlesCoordinating the African space arena
Promote partnerships across all sectorsCommit funds to optimise and improve effectivenessHarmonise and standardise all infrastructureEstablish communities of practicePreserve the long-term sustainability of outer spaceSecure the space environment for Africa’s use
Policy principlesPromoting international cooperation
Space in Africa, for Africa and by AfricansEnsuring a reasonable and significant financial and/or social returnRespect international agreementsIntra-continental partnerships must be promoted
Proposed Next Steps
Consultation with policy organs of the AUConsultation with all AU Member StatesPresentation at the AMCOST Bureau meeting in Sudan in SeptemberFormal approval from the AU Summit in January 2015
Towards an African Space Strategy
Workshop with African experts in December 2013 on
Earth ObservationSatellite CommunicationsNavigation and PositioningSpace Science
Drafting of a Strategy documentSame approval process as the Space Policy
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