About the Course
Space activities are now integral to daily personal and global activities. They contribute to socio-economic and political progress, environmental sustainability, as well as scientific advancement. The World Economic Forum (WEF) and McKinsey project that the global space economy will be $1.8 trillion in about a decade from now.
Given the role that space plays in the international scene, including serving as a tool for peace and security, organizations and countries need to leverage on space cooperation in order to advance their internal and international interests.
Space is a dynamic and complex mix of competition, conflict and cooperation. It is also described as a congested, contested and competitive domain.
This course is aimed at equipping professionals, policy makers and representatives, with the knowledge and skills needed for space cooperation and diplomacy. It will also provide an opportunity for participants to understand the African space ecosystem as well as gain expertise in formulating policy and governance frameworks to promote responsible, sustainable, and inclusive participation in space activities.
Beginning with international relations theory, the course explores systems, means and tools of space cooperation.
Expected learning outcomes
Appreciate the importance of space cooperation
Learn to utilise the tools of space diplomacy
Understand how national interests influence space cooperation, trade, technology transfer and exports
Understand the nexus between foreign policy and space policy
Ability to engage in bilateral and multilateral discussions and negotiations
Enhanced understanding of space policy and law frameworks, as well as their application in the African context.
Who should attend?
Government officials
Council members
Public servants
Foreign service officers
Science attaches
Organisation/Team Leads
Journalists
Young professionals
Students
Benefits of participation
Gain knowledge in international relations theory and practice
Understand rationale, ways and tools of international cooperation
Gain knowledge about space policy, law and governance
Acquire skills in space diplomacy
Earn a verifiable certificate after completion
Become part of the ASLI Network
Key topics to be covered
The outer space environment: what, where, why and how?
Benefits and applications of space exploration
International relations theory and applications to outer space
Space geopolitics
UN space treaties, principles and resolutions
Metrics for measuring capability for space partnerships
Role of visiting missions and embassies
Tools and means for space cooperation
Gender mainstreaming
The African Outer Space Programme
The African Space Policy and Strategy
Facilitators
Prof. Namrata Goswami (Independent scholar and international affairs expert)
- Dr. Adigun Ade Abiodun (Founder, African Space Foundation; and Cofounder, ASLI)
Dr. Valanathan Munsami (Deputy CEO, Saudi Space Agency; and Cofounder, ASLI)
Ms. Julia Selman Ayetey (Dean, Faculty of Law, University of Ghana)
Dr. Taslim Alade (Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University, The Netherlands)
- Mr. Etim Offiong (Cofounder, ASLI)
Date
30 Sept – 5 Oct 2024
Venue
Hybrid (Addis Ababa and Online)
Registration
ZAR 6,300
For more information, please contact info@aslispace.org