CRECTEALC

Secure World Foundation works closely with CRECTEALC (Centro Regional de Enseñanza de Ciencia y Tecnología del Espacio para América Latina y el Caribe), a cooperative association of representatives from Latin American and Caribbean nations keen to work on space policies and missions. SWF participates in the development of meeting and workshop agendas, facilitation of events and contribution of space policy expertise as requested.

Events

Space Policy in Latin-America and the Caribbean: Looking to the Future 

Below are key documents supporting Space Policy in Latin-America and the Caribbean: Looking to the Future, held in Mexico City, Mexico during November 3-5, 2009. The purpose was to discuss the future of cooperative space programs in Latin America and the Caribbean. SWF was instrumental in organizing the meeting with CRECTEALC, including development of the agenda and management of the meeting itself.

• Program of activity
• "Hacia una Política Espacial de la ONU," CRECTEALC.
• "Politica Espacial Ecuatoriana," Barberis, J. (Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ecuador).
• "Space Activities of Venezuela – Noteworthy Accomplishments and Government Actions," Becerra, R. (Bolivarian Agency for Space Activities, Venezuela). NOTE: LARGE FILE.
• "The International Law of Outer Space and Consequences at the National Level," Dr. Hans von der Dunk (University of Nebraska-Lincoln).
• "Políticas públicas espaciales, el caso Colombiano," Camilo Guzmán (Universidad Sergio Arboleda).
• "National Space Legislation and the Outer Space Treaties," Dr. Ken Hodgkins (Office of Science and Technology Policy).
• "Towards the institutionalization of space cooperation in LA: political and legal aspects for its implementation," Cynthia Jimenez Monroy (Leiden University)
• "Space Security: The Basis for Responsible Use of Space," Dr. John Logsdon (The George Washington University).
• "Actividades y Politica Espaciales en Cuba," Palacio, L. (Institute of Geophysics and Astronomy, Cuba). NOTE: LARGE FILE.
• "Regional Cooperation in Asia/Pacific Region," Dr. Kazuto Suzuki (Hokkaido University).
• "Space Policy Essentials: The Need for Consistent Elements and Clear Goals," Dr. Ray Williamson (SWF Executive Director). 
• "Actividades y política espacial de México," Fermín Romero Vázquez (Ministry of External Relations, Mexico). NOTE: LARGE FILE.