Space Supporting Africa: Volume 3: Security, Peace, and Development through Efficient Governance Supported by Space Applications (1st ed. 2020) (Studies in Space Policy #28)

Synopsis

Africa faces numerous challenges relating to good governance due to its vast and diverse landscape, as well as its history. This book explores the role of space-based applications in supporting African good governance by strengthening civil society, bolstering democratic processes and advancing socio-economic development. The increased use of such applications can accelerate Africa's progress towards the United Nations Agenda 2030 Sustainable Development Goals, as well as the African Union's Agenda 2063 aspirations This book examines key challenges facing governance within African to provide an accurate account of the current African context. It discusses specific examples of e-governance and digital solutions that leverage space-based technologies and have been successfully implemented in both the developed and developing world. In the context of the numerous satellite constellations being deployed to provide affordable Internet connectivity globally, it examines the major actors in this sector and presents additional governance solutions based on remote sensing and Earth observation data. Given its scope, the book will be of interest to professionals and students in the fields of development, governance and space studies.

Copyright:

2020

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ISBN-13:

9783030522605

Related ISBNs:

9783030522599

Publisher:

Springer International Publishing

Date of Addition:

10/07/20

Copyrighted By:

Springer

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No

Language:

English

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No

Categories:

Nonfiction, Science, Business and Finance, Politics and Government

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