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Space Applications for Sustainable Development

Proceedings of the High-level Seminar on Integrated Space Technology Applications for Poverty Alleviation and Rural Development

  • Author: UN
  • Publication date: February 1999
  • Page count: 256
  • Language(s) in this book: English
  • Sales number: 98.II.F.18

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This publication calls on the developers, application scientists and end-users to forge a grand alliance to apply space technology to end poverty and under-development. It provides information, views and experiences on the integrated uses of space technology applications for poverty alleviation and rural development with a special focus on women in development. The following themes are examined: sustainable environment and natural resources management using satellite remote sensing technology; distance education and rural development through the use of satellite communication application; space applications to food security and agricultural management; and earth space information infrastructure for emergency management and sustainable development.