An Assessment of African Economic Stakeholders Who Could Benefit from an East African Spaceport
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- 2.2.3Telecommunications
- 2.2.4Trade and Infrastructure
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2.2East African IndustriesThere are several currently active industries in East Africa that could increase productivity or otherwise enhance profitability through the use of data or services related to space activity. 2.2.1ManufacturingThe most critical issues facing the manufacturing sector are the lack of access to an effective and efficient labor force and inadequate infrastructure. In contrast, the abundance of raw materials and low-cost agricultural products are factors that can drive the growth of manufacturing. [14] Through space related activities, the labor force would be improved by an increased focus on scientific and technological education systems as well as the availability of reliable and effective training. In addition, the infrastructure will be improved as a part of establishing the space industry within the East African region. 2.2.2TourismCurrently, tourism is major sector that supports economic growth within the East African region. Tourism falls into two primary categories. The first is cultural tourism, involving those seeking to observe the way of life of different tribes and families, gain an understanding of traditional rituals, and learn about the history while taking in the historical sites. Adventure tourism involves those who travel to see the abundant wildlife through safaris, partake in mountain climbing, or simply experience the tropical climate. Establishing a space industry in the East African region creates a new reason for people internationally and domestically to visit the area. For instance, an established space industry in East Africa presents the opportunity for more business travel in the form of meetings, conferences, and trade shows. This type of travel lends itself to promote an exchange of ideas, development of new collaborations, and ultimately economic growth as communication spreads about the benefits East Africa has to offer. 2.2.3TelecommunicationsThe African telecommunications industry is by all counts a growth industry. Traffic levels are rising, networks are being extended throughout the continent, investments are being targeted in new services, and there is extensive sharing and outsourcing. Table 1 below shows recent outsourcing among African telecommunication companies. Table 1. The Future of Telecommunication in Africa [10]
Establishment of a spaceport in East Africa would stimulate additional telecommunications growth, primarily in the East African region but to a lesser extent throughout the continent due to additional bandwidth needed for spaceport development and operations, media coverage, and public interest. 2.2.4Trade and InfrastructureEasy access to quality infrastructure is vital for the development of the manufacturing sector. Transport infrastructure is needed throughout the value chain – from the sourcing of input goods to delivering manufactured goods to the domestic market and shipment to foreign destinations. Meanwhile, access to a reliable supply of water and electricity is key for the production process. Unfortunately, these are all areas where Africa lags the rest of the world. [14] The improvement of infrastructure is a major part of establishing the space industry. From an increased road system in order to support large transport trucks to increased railways for freight trains to carry space related components, the benefit of high quality infrastructure is increased trade among the African nations, continental trade, and manufacturing capabilities. 2.2.5Banking and InvestmentsBecause establishing a space industry in the East African region presents the opportunity of improved manufacturing, upgraded infrastructure, and enhanced telecommunications, more nations will have the desire and need to conduct business with those in the East African region. This business will range from additional rocket launches, educational collaborations, new workforce contracts, and increased trade of goods and services, to name a few Directory: conferences conferences -> Simulation and Prediction of Storm Surges, Waves, and Morphological Changes due to Tropical Cyclones by Using a pc-based Integrated Coastal Process Model conferences -> Do remittances have a flip side? A general equilibrium analysis of remittances, labor supply responses and policy options for Jamaica* Maurizio Bussolo and Denis Medvedev conferences -> Proceedings of gt2009 asme turbo Expo 2009: Power for Land, Sea and Air Orlando, Florida, USA gt2009-59981 dynamics of premixed h2/CH4 flames under near blowoff conditions conferences -> Asset rotator Cuff Rehabilitation Course Faculty Dr. Spero Karas conferences -> Acm word Template for sig site conferences -> Eu membership and growing regional disparities: poland’s strategy options to optimise structural transfers from the union conferences -> Sports in Cuba in the Twenty-First Century: The Challenges of the New Millennium conferences -> The Value of Modeling and Simulation Standards conferences -> Educational Technology and Related Educational Conferences for November 2007 – June 2008 conferences -> Language Assessments that Reflect Standards on Both Sides of the Atlantic Download 114.01 Kb. Share with your friends:
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