Space supporting Africa. Volume 1, A primary needs approach and Africa's emerging space middle powers /
In this book the background and context of Africas political and socio-economic landscape is presented and unpacked through a primary needs approach which focuses on climate, biodiversity, health, water, education, and space-related capacity building. African theoretical contributions from the Inter...
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Springer,
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Publisher Address: | Cham, Switzerland : |
Publication Dates: | [2019] |
Literature type: | Book |
Language: | English |
Series: |
Studies in space policy,
volume 20 |
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Summary: |
In this book the background and context of Africas political and socio-economic landscape is presented and unpacked through a primary needs approach which focuses on climate, biodiversity, health, water, education, and space-related capacity building. African theoretical contributions from the International Relations field are discussed, and Africas new Space Policy and Strategy, along with debates around the establishment of an African Space Agency, are explored. The African International Space Ecosystem is then analyzed, including its dimensions of intra-African space relations and initiatives, African participation in COPUOS, and international space activities, agreements, and initiatives in Africa. The final part is dedicated to the national space infrastructure and activities of African states. |
Carrier Form: | xvi, 305 pages : illustrations (some color), color maps ; 25 cm. |
Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 281-305). |
ISBN: |
9783030121723 3030121720 |
Index Number: | HD9711 |
CLC: | D999.1 |
Call Number: | D999.1/F925/v.1 |
Contents: | Africa and the space arena -- The African international space ecosystem -- African Union member states: national space infrastructure, adtivities and capabilities. |