Full Description
This book provides a general overview as well as country-specific details of the role that space technology is currently playing and can potentially play in enhancing human lives and fulfilling the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in selected South Asian countries (India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka). Focusing on the unique requirements and situations that exist in each of the selected countries, it provides country-specific analysis and recommendations. Analysis of national policies and laws have been carried out so as to maximize the benefits of space technology, with a view to making this sector a potent enabler and contributor in each country's march toward attainment of the UN Sustainable Development Goals, thereby to overall development.
Contents
General Overview: Role of Space Technologies, Laws and Policies in South Asia.- Bangladesh: Use of Space Applications to Enhance the 'Development Surprise'.- India: Continued Use of Space Technologies for Sustainable Development.- Pakistan: Accelerating Progress of Sustainable Development Through Use of Space Technologies.- Sri Lanka: Potential of Space Technologies in Achieving Sustainable Development.- Conclusion / Overall Assessment.
