Airbus yesterday released a White Paper on the role of aerospace technologies and their impact on socio-economic development in Africa.
Tagged: The Great Enabler: Aerospace in Africa, the extensive report looked at how different segments of the industry could address a core set of challenges on the continent by increasing access to healthcare; enhancing food security by making agriculture more competitive and sustainable.
It also examined the issue of promoting education, training and innovation; empowering businesses with innovative products and solutions; and breaking down barriers to the movement of people and goods across Africa.
The report was launched at a summit attended by African government officials, policymakers, business leaders, entrepreneurs, intergovernmental bodies and multilateral development organisations in Toulouse, France.
Discussing space technology in Africa, three Nigerians that offered their perspectives at the panel include, Dr. Jonas, Chief Agricultural Economist at the African Development Bank (AfDB): Dr. Kasirim Nweke, Chief, New Technologies and Innovation, United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA); and Dr. Mofoluso Fagbeja, Head, of Space Education Outreach Programme, Center for Space Science and Technology Education at the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA).
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