Bangalore, India, 21-22 October 2004

I. SUMMARY

A. Conclusions and recommendations

1. The Intergovernmental Consultative Committee (ICC) on the Regional Space Applications Programme for Sustainable Development in Asia and the Pacific in its tenth session acknowledged that since the Second Ministerial Conference on Space Applications for Sustainable Development held in 1999, the rapid development and new applications of space technology have brought to the region an opportunity to better address the priorities in the region in achieving the development goals set by major world conferences. To make such technical tools more accessible, affordable and sustainable would be the major challenge to be addressed by the Regional Space Applications Programme for Sustainable Development in Asia and the Pacific (RESAP).

2. The Committee acknowledged with appreciation the progress made in the implementation of RESAP. The Committee suggested that the implementation of a number of technical cooperation between developing countries (TCDC) projects should also be incorporated in the reporting on the implementation of RESAP. The Committee appreciated the preparation work initiated by the ESCAP secretariat towards the third Ministerial Conference to be held in 2007, and requested its members to provide cooperation in this regard.

3. The Committee noted that addressing disaster management using space technology applications would be in the common interest of all members and that ESCAP should promote regional cooperative mechanism in this field.

4. The Committee recognized that space technology can help bridge the digital divide through satellite-connected community e-centres. Related mechanisms towards the operational use of space technology to expand digital connectivity to remote and underserved areas should be addressed by RESAP.

5. The Committee recognized that public-private partnership and community participation in this field are very important issues to be addressed, and efforts should be made to promote such partnerships in the future, in particular with regard to enhancing connectivity to remote rural areas using satellite communications services, as well as space information products and services.

6. The Committee appreciated the proposal of the Islamic Republic of Iran on the establishment of a Centre for Informed Disaster Management in Iran, which was proposed by its Vice President at the sixtieth Commission Session of ESCAP in April 2004. The Committee supported the initiative and welcomed the proposal. The Islamic Republic of Iran will interact with interested countries, and work out with the secretariat a relevant feasibility study, which it is hoped would be reported to the next ICC session.

7. The Committee reviewed and approved the work plan for RESAP for 2004 and 2005. The Committee appreciated the offers from members to support cooperative activities and projects in 2005 and the following years.

8. The Committee recognized the necessity of adopting in the future a thematic orientation approach in lieu of the current technical sectorial approach, such as disaster management, distance education, tele-health and empowerment of people through e-centres. The Regional Working Groups should jointly work on a common theme, in line with the essential themes to be addressed by RESAP as recommended by the Second Ministerial Conference on Space Applications for Sustainable Development, and contribute to the focus areas of ESCAP on poverty alleviation, managing globalization, and emerging social issues.

9. The Committee highly appreciated the discussions held during the round-table session. It recommended that the secretariat take into consideration the views and recommendation made at the session to prepare the follow-up activities towards the third Ministerial Conference.

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II. PROCEEDINGS

A. Organization of the meeting

10. The tenth session of the Intergovernmental Consultative Committee on the Regional Space Applications Programme for Sustainable Development was held at Bangalore, India, on 21-22 October 2004. The meeting was organized by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) and hosted by the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO), Department of Space of the Government of India.

11. The bureau of the session comprised H.E. Mr G. Madhavan Nair (India) as Chairperson, H.E. Mr Hassan Shafti (Islamic Republic of Iran) as Vice-Chairperson, and H.E. Mr Jingshan Jiang (China) as Rapporteur.

B. Attendance

12. The meeting was attended by representatives from the following members and associate members of ESCAP: Bangladesh, China, Fiji, India, Indonesia, Islamic Republic of Iran, Japan, Malaysia, Mongolia, Philippines, Republic of Korea, Russian Federation, Thailand, United States of America, and Viet Nam. The representative from the Centre for Space Science and Technology Education in Asia and the Pacific (CSSTE-AP) Affiliated to the United Nations also attended the meeting. The list of participants is appended.

C. Opening of the session

13. H.E. Mr G. Madhavan Nair, Secretary, Department of Space, and Chairman, Indian Space Research Organization, welcomed the participants to the tenth session of the Intergovernmental Consultative Committee on the Regional Space Applications Programme on behalf of the Government of India. In his address, the Chairman of ISRO emphasized the need to tackle poverty, illiteracy, poor health care and the natural disasters the region is facing today. In the case of natural disasters, he quoted the most recent examples of recurrent losses due to typhoons in Japan and earthquakes in China. He spelt out how India is strategically using space technology as an operational tool to address such issues. He highlighted India’s efforts on the recently launched project “Space-enabled Village Resource Centre” (VRC) as an innovative effort to take tele-education, tele-medicine, and interactive agricultural advisory services to the grassroots in remote villages. Similarly, he mentioned the launch of India’s exclusive education satellite (EDUSAT) to provide access to education and knowledge.

14. Drawing lessons from India’s experience, he also emphasized and encouraged the operational use of space technology in expanding digital connectivity to remote and underserved areas. While highlighting the role of space technology in these contexts, he placed focus on cost-effective access to space-enabled services for the villages. He advocated the need for appropriate public, private, and community partnerships and hoped that such a strategy would hold the key to expanding space applications in the coming days. He suggested that RESAP, while mapping out such perspectives, should evolve further with more project-based and action-oriented approaches. He expressed India’s willingness to share its experiences, especially in the areas related to disaster management and village resource centres.

15. In her address to the session, the Deputy Executive Secretary of ESCAP noted that this tenth session witnessed the largest-ever gathering of Heads of space agencies and National Focal Points to the Regional Space Applications Programme in Asia and the Pacific, and that it marks ESCAP's completion of ten years of regional cooperation in this area. She touched upon some key points confronting the developing countries in the context of a globalizing world and highlighted some initiatives to address them. The Commission at its sixtieth session, held in Shanghai in April 2004, agreed to organize the Third Ministerial Conference on Space Applications for Sustainable Development in Asia and the Pacific in 2007. In view of this important regional cooperation endeavour, she invited the ICC to consider the evolving role of RESAP within the framework of the Millennium Development Goals, the World Summit on the Information Society and the World Summit on Sustainable Development and the expected role of space agencies and ESCAP in future years, taking into account the opportunities and challenges presented by the rapidly expanding information, communication and space technologies. She assured the members that ESCAP accords high priority to information, communication and space technology and will continue to play its catalytic role in strengthening regional cooperation and collaboration in space technology applications to respond to emerging challenges for socio-economic development in the region.

16. His Excellency Shri T.N. Chaturvedi, Governor of Karnataka, emphasized in his inaugural address that ESCAP, while restructuring and streamlining itself in tune with the ongoing reform process within the United Nations, should continue focusing on the centrality of the intergovernmental processes. In this context, the Intergovernmental Consultative Committee of ESCAP on the Regional Space Applications Programme for Sustainable Development in Asia and the Pacific should be strengthened further. He appreciated ESCAP for recognizing the role of space technology in alleviating poverty and for crafting RESAP to keep feeding high-end technological solutions to the basic social problems confronting the region. He mentioned that unless the diffusion of such technology reaches the last level in the social hierarchy, the divides and disparities in the region could not be brought down; growth and globalization would continue marginalizing the poor and keep depriving them from their basic entitlements. In the above context, he mentioned how space technology in India has addressed various divides – such as digital, knowledge, health and community empowerment – and requested that ICC take note of India’s success stories. He reiterated India’s stand to support ESCAP initiatives on capacity-building in the areas related to space applications covering health, education, natural resources management, food security, disaster management and community empowerment through RESAP, as envisaged by the Second Ministerial Conference on Space Technology Applications held at New Delhi during November 1999.

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D. Adoption of the agenda

17. The meeting adopted the following agenda:

1. Opening of the session.
2. Adoption of the agenda.
3. Reconfirmation of the membership of ICC and admission of new members.
4. Evolving the Regional Space Applications Programme for Sustainable Development (RESAP) to meet emerging ICT challenges in the region:
   • Review of the implementation of RESAP (1994-2004);
   • Evolving role of RESAP within the framework of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) and the World Summit on Sustainable Development (WSSD):
   • Public-private partnerships for operational space information and communication services and applications;
   • Community information centres using satellite communications;
   • Regional cooperative mechanisms in disaster management using satellite-based information and communication technologies.
5. Major regional initiative proposals by members: Regional centre for informed disaster management, launching services cooperation.
6. Round table with Heads of space agencies and National Focal Points to RESAP: Review of regional issues and common priority areas to be addressed through space technology applications in future years.
7. Consideration of the terms of reference of the ICC on RESAP.
8. Consideration of the reports of the Regional Working Groups:
• Regional Working Group on Space Sciences and Technology Applications;
• Regional Working Group on Satellite Communication Applications;
• Regional Working Group on Meteorological Satellite Applications and Natural Hazards Monitoring;
• Regional Working Group on Remote Sensing, Geographic Information Systems and Satellite-based Positioning.
9. Consideration of the tentative work plan of RESAP for 2004-2005 and announcement of intended contributions and commitments by members.
10. Selection of venue for the next session and election of officers.
11. Other matters.
12. Adoption of the report.

E. Reconfirmation of the membership of ICC and admission of new members

18. The representative of Japan informed the secretariat on its new National Focal Point to the ICC. The secretariat requested other members of the ICC on RESAP to provide, in the event of any change, updated information on their respective National Focal Point to the ICC as well as contact points of the four regional working groups.

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F. Evolving the Regional Space Applications Programme for Sustainable Development (RESAP) to meet emerging ICT challenges in the region

19. The secretariat presented a report highlighting the main activities and achievements attained in implementing 10 years of the Regional Space Applications Programme at the regional level since its inception in 1994. The Committee was informed of the development and implementation of common denominator projects, activities on harmonization of regional initiatives for space cooperation in Asia and the Pacific, inter-agency cooperation and coordination activities undertaken with other United Nations agencies, human resources development activities, and policy studies. The achievements of RESAP were possible with the active support of member countries. The secretariat also briefed the Committee about the evolving role of RESAP in achieving the goals of the MDGs, the WSIS and WSSD, and its considerations in addressing some of the major recommendations of the goals, such as public-private partnerships for operational space information and communication services and applications, community information centres using satellite communications, and regional cooperative mechanisms in disaster management using satellite-based information and communication technologies.

20. The Committee acknowledged with appreciation the progress made in the implementation of RESAP. The Committee suggested that the implementation of a number of TCDC projects should also be incorporated in the reporting on the implementation of RESAP.

21. The Committee deliberated on the promotion of public-private partnership and community participation (PPCP) in space technology development and applications. It was recognized that public-private partnership in this field is not an easy task; however, efforts should be made to promote such partnerships in the future, in particular with regards to enhancing connectivity to remote rural areas using satellite communications services, as well as space information products and services. To initiate PPP, strong government support is required. The Committee recognized that, for PPP to be successful, there must be a public demand, and it recommended that public-private partnership and community participation be addressed as well as the concepts of mobility, affordability and usefulness.

G. Major regional initiative proposals by members

22. The Committee appreciated the reiterated proposal of the Islamic Republic of Iran on the establishment of a Centre for Informed Disaster Management in Iran , which was proposed by its Vice President at the sixtieth Commission Session of ESCAP in April 2004. The Committee supported the initiative and welcomed the proposal. The Islamic Republic of Iran will interact with interested countries, and work out with the secretariat a relevant feasibility study, which it is hoped would be reported to the next ICC session.

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H. Round table with Heads of space agencies and National Focal Points to RESAP: Review of regional issues and common priority areas to be addressed through space technology applications in future years

23. The ESCAP Commission, at its sixtieth session in Shanghai , 22-28 April 2004, agreed to organize the T hird Ministerial Conference on Space Applications for Sustainable Development in Asia and the Pacific in 2007. In view of this, a round-table discussion was organized with the participation of Heads of space agencies and the National Focal Points on RESAP to brainstorm on regional issues and common priority areas to which space technology could help address, and the expected role of space agencies and ESCAP in future years. The round-table discussion was co-chaired by the Deputy Executive Secretary of ESCAP and the Chairman of ISRO.

24. The round table was informed that the Islamic Republic of Iran had recently set up the Iranian Space Agency, with the mandate to cover and support all activities in the country concerning the peaceful application of space science and technology under the leadership of the Supreme Council, chaired by the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran. The Iranian Space Agency paid particular attention to the use of space technology in disaster management as an eminent need countries have, and it looked forward to cooperating in this respect with other members of ESCAP in establishing their proposed Centre for Informed Disaster Management.

25. The round table acknowledged that the MDGs, WSIS and WSSD clearly defined the linkages of space technology for addressing poverty alleviation, illiteracy, health care and disasters that affect each society and that a holistic approach has to be taken to address these issues.

26. The round table noted that, through RESAP, a number of countries are well advanced in space technology development and that their applications are mainly for socio-economic development needs. Members with space capabilities have launched and will launch EO and Satcom satellites that will be useful for such applications. The round table noted that members with space capabilities have been offering satellite data, and that mechanisms for delivering such data at near-real-time need to be addressed.

27. The round table also noted that it is in the common interest of all members to address disaster management using space technology applications and that ESCAP should promote regional cooperative mechanisms in this field. Some countries are proposing a new framework of cooperative mechanisms for disaster management for the Asia-Pacific region.

28. The round table recommended considering adopting in the future a thematic orientation approach in lieu of the current technical sectorial approach, such as disaster management, distance education, tele-health and empowerment of people through e-centres. The Regional Working Groups could work together to address a common theme of interest.

29. The round table noted the need for more cooperative projects to strengthen the capacity of developing countries as well as for continuous human resources development. It also noted the need to put more effort into finding appropriate means to address capacity-building for LDCs, land-locked countries, PICs and economies in transition.

30. The round table also recommended that RESAP go for action-oriented projects with practical outputs. The progress of such projects would be periodically reported to the ICC.

31. A request was made to help in the issue of orbit slots and frequencies. While another request was made to launch cooperation for electricity/energy supply for ICT and space products. Importance of space technology education was highlighted, and the ICC was asked to launch more activities on public-corporate collaborations.

I. Consideration of the terms of reference of the ICC on RESAP

32. The Committee considered the terms of reference of the ICC, which were revised according to the recommendations of the ICC at its ninth session, held at Kuala Lumpur in December 2003. The recommended revisions pertained to: Article 3 on the up-to-date membership of ICC members; Article 5(d) to include important global summits such as the Millennium Summit, the WSSD and the WSIS; and Articles 9 and 13 on the reporting to the new conference structure of ESCAP.

33. The Committee also considered Article 5(b) on adding priority functions such as the bridging of the digital divide, poverty alleviation, natural disaster reduction, education and health care, in line with the recommendations of the Second Ministerial Conference on Space Applications; and Article 8 on formal credential for new membership to the ICC. The Committee also recommended including under the objectives and functions of the ICC the mandates given by the ministerial conferences on space applications in Asia and the Pacific.

34. The revision made and proposed amendment to the terms of reference of the ICC was adopted by the ICC session.

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J. Consideration of the reports of the Regional Working Groups

35. The representatives of the Regional Working Group on Satellite Communication Applications, Regional Working Group on Space Sciences and Technology Applications, Regional Working Group on Meteorological Satellite Applications and Natural Hazards Monitoring, and Regional Working Group on Remote Sensing, GIS and Satellite-based Positioning briefed the ICC on the respective works and achievements of the Regional Working Group since the launching of RESAP Phase II, and brought the main conclusions and recommendations of the recently concluded 2004 meetings to the attention of the Committee.

36. The Committee noted that the funding and implementing mechanisms of joint projects are generally weak and could not satisfactorily address capacity transfer. The Committee also suggested that progress in the implementation of projects, with indication of milestones, be reported to the ICC. In addition, the results and information derived from such cooperative projects should be documented and made accessible to all members.

37. The Committee also suggested holding more and more meetings of the Regional Working Groups back-to-back with the ICC session and that the activities of all Regional Working Groups should focus on a common theme.

38. The representative of Bangladesh suggested initiating with other member countries such as China, India, Japan and Nepal a study on flooding, using space technology. The Committee noted the suggestion, and Bangladesh offered to develop the project concept for further discussion at the next ICC meeting.

39. The representative of China also proposed to work with the Republic of Korea and other member countries on a project to address sandstorm. The meeting appreciated the offer from China.

40. The Committee noted the achievements of the Regional Working Groups and endorsed their reports.

K. Consideration of the tentative work plan of RESAP for 2004-2005 and announcement of intended contributions and commitments by members

41. The Committee reviewed and endorsed the draft work plan for 2004-2005, taking into consideration the inputs from the meetings of the Regional Working Groups and the availability of resources.

42. The Committee acknowledged with appreciation the offer of China to organize under RESAP a regional workshop on telemedicine in 2005. China invited India to share its experience, and it invited other members to participate in the workshop. The Committee also appreciated the commitment of China to strengthen cooperation with ESCAP and its interest in participating in the expert group meeting on community information centres.

43. The Committee acknowledged with gratitude the reconfirmation of India to organize the regional workshop on tele-medicine in India in March 2005. India will work closely with the secretariat to develop the details of the project.

44. The Committee noted the need to take into consideration the schedule of the ESCAP Committee on Managing Globalization and its Subcommittee on Information, Communication and Space Technology when considering the timing of the RESAP annual meetings, to ensure timely reporting to the ESCAP legislative bodies.

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L. Election of officers and selection of venue of the eleventh session

45. The Islamic Republic of Iran confirmed its offer to host the eleventh meeting of the Regional Working Group on Remote Sensing, GIS and Satellite-based Positioning and the eleventh session of the ICC, tentatively set for September 2005. The Islamic Republic of Iran also offered to host the tenth meeting of the Regional Working Group on Meteorological Satellite Applications and Natural Hazards Monitoring. The exact venue and date of the meetings will be communicated to the secretariat.

46. The representative of the Republic of Korea is considering the possibility of hosting the twelfth session of the ICC in 2006, and will inform the secretariat in due course.

47. The representative of Thailand offered to host the thirteenth session of the ICC in 2007 in Thailand.

48. Accordingly, the National Focal Point of the Islamic Republic of Iran was elected as Chairperson and would hold the office for the subsequent period until the end of the next session. The Vice-Chairperson and the Rapporteur would be elected when the next session is convened.

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M. Other matters

49. The representative of Thailand informed the meeting on the forthcoming ACRS-25 and the first Asian Space Conference at Chiangmai, Thailand, 22-26 November 2004, which will address socio-economic concerns as well as space law, and invited the participation of all members. He also informed the meeting on the development of the THEOS satellite, and expressed his willingness to provide data to less advanced developing members for their use. He also urged other members with space capabilities to provide the same.

50. The representative of Japan informed the meeting on opportunities for pilot projects using Japan’s WINDS communication satellite. He also informed members about the forthcoming APRSAF at Canberra in November 2004 and the Third Earth Observation Summit in Belgium in February 2005 and invited the participation of all members. He reiterated the interest of Japan in cooperating with the ESCAP secretariat and members.

51. The representative of Malaysia informed the ICC that the offer to host the third ministerial conference is subject to agreement of the Government of Malaysia.

52. India made a brief presentation for the benefits of members on its on-going telemedicine and tele-education work and the recently initiated Village Resources Centres.

N. Adoption of the report

53. The report of the tenth session of the Intergovernmental Consultative Committee on the Regional Space Applications Programme for Sustainable Development in Asia and the Pacific was adopted on 22 October 2004. The Committee expressed gratitude to the Indian Space Research Organization, Department of Space of the Government of India for hosting the session and for the excellent arrangements made.

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LIST OF PARTICIPANTS

BANGLADESH

Mr. Md. Obaidul Quader, Chief Scientific Officer and Head, Research Wing, Space Research and Remote Sensing Organization (SPARRSO), Mohakash Biggyan Bhaban, Agargaon, Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, Dhaka 1207. e-mail: oquader@sparrso.org

Mr. Mohammad Rezaul Haque, Commissioner, Bangladesh Telecom Regulatory Commission, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, House #10, Road #135, Gulshan, Dhaka 1212. Tel.: 88-02-9890017, 88-029893917-9, fax: 88-02-9890029, email: e-mail: trbproj@bttb.net.bd

H.E. Mr Jingshan Jiang, Member of Chinese Academy of Engineering, Centre for Space Science and Applied Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, P.O. Box 8701 , Beijing 100080. Tel.: 86-10-62559575, fax: 86-10-62559575, email: jsjiang@nmrs.ac.cn

Mr Zhang Guocheng, Executive Director General, National Remote Sensing Centre of China (NRSC), Ministry of Science and Technology, 15B Fuxing Road, Beijing 100862. Tel.: 86-10-6853-9135, fax: 86-10-6851-3212, email: zhanggc@nrscc.gov.cn

Mr Tu Senlin, Director General, Department of Human Resources and Training, China National Space Administration, 8A Fucheng Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100037. Tel.: +86-10-88581377, fax: +86-10-88581515, email: cnsa@cnsa.gov.cn

Mrs. Liu Xiaohong, Division Director, Department of Foreign Affairs, China National Space Administration, 8A Fucheng Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100037. Tel.: +86-10-88581377, fax: +86-10-88581515, email: cnsa@cnsa.gov.cn

Mr Zhang Baohong, Division Director, Department of Comprehensive Planning, China National Space Administration, 8A Fucheng Road , Haidian District, Beijing 100037. Tel.: +86-10-88581377, fax: +86-10-88581515, email: cnsa@cnsa.gov.cn

Mr Lei Qiang, Official of Department of Human Resources and Training, China National Space Administration, 8A Fucheng Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100037. Tel.: +86-10-88581377, fax: +86-10-88581515, email: cnsa@cnsa.gov.cn

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FIJI

Mr Barma Nand, Director of Lands and Surveyor General, Department of Lands and Survey, Ministry of Lands and Mineral Resources, P.O. Box 2222, Government Buildings, Suva. Tel.: 679-3211-516, fax: 679-315-065, 3303-841, 3302-730, email:bnand@lands.gov.fj

Mr Kemueli Masikerei, Assistant Director, Mapping and Land Information, Department of Lands and Survey, Ministry of Lands and Mineral Resources, P.O. Box 2222, Government Buildings, Suva. Tel.: 679-3211-435, fax: 679-3309-331, email: kmasikerei@lands.gov.fj

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INDIA

H.E. Mr G. Madhavan Nair, Secretary, Department of Space, and Chairman, Indian Space Research Organization, Antariksh Bhavan, New BEL Road, Bangalore 560 094. Fax: 91-80-2341-5328

H.E. Ms Leela K. Ponappa, Ambassador of India to Thailand and Permanent Representative to ESCAP

Mr V. Jayaraman, Director, EOS, Department of Space, ISRO Headquarters, Antariksh Bhavan, New BEL Road, Bangalore 560 094. Tel.: 91-80-2341-6358, fax: 91-80-2341-7455, email: vjay@isro.org

Mr A Bhaskarnarayana, Director, SatCom Programme Office, ISRO HQ, Department of Space, Bangalore

Mr. V. S. Hegde, Deputy Director (Applications), EOS/Associate Programme Director, DMS, Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO), ISRO Headquarters, Antariksh Bhavan, New BEL Road, Bangalore 560 094, India. Tel: 91-80-3412471, Fax: 91-80-3417455, e-mail: vshegde@isro.org

INDONESIA

Mr. Taufik Maulana, Head of Planning Division, National Institute of Aeronautics and Space (LAPAN), Jalan Pemuda Persil No. 1, Jakarta 13220, Tel: 62-21-489-4989, Fax: 62-21-4894-815, 4892-884, e-mail: kartasasmita@lapan.go.id

Mr Adi Sadewo Salatun, Deputy Chairman, National Institute of Aeronautics and Space (LAPAN), Jalan Pemuda Persli No. 1, Jakarta 13220

Mrs Fientje M. Suebu, Councillor, Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia , Kautilya Marg, 50 A, Chanaykapuri, New Delhi 110021

ISLAMIC REPUBLIC of IRAN

H.E. Mr Hassan Shafti, Vice Minister and President of Iran Space Agency (ISA), Ministry of Communication and Information Technology, No. 22, 14 th Street , Saadat Abad Ave. , Tehran 1994313. Tel.: 98-21-2064471, fax: 98-21-2064474, email: shafti@isa.ir

Mr Parviz Tarikhi, Head of Office for International Affairs and Space Science and Technology, and Senior Expert (Second Vice-Chairman, COPUOS), Iranian Space Agency, Ministry of Communication and Information Technology, No. 22, 14 th Street , Saadat Abad Ave. , Tehran 1997994313. Tel.: 98-21- 206-4471-3, fax: 98-21-2064474, email: ptarikhi@isa.ir

Mr Mohammad Reza Yekani, Head of Photogrammetry and Cartography Supervision, National Cartographic Centre, Meraj Ave., S 9 Azadi, Tehran . Email: yekani@ncc.neda.net.ir

JAPAN

Mr. Sotaro Ito, Director, Japan Space Exploration Agency, B.B. Building 1302, Asoke Road, Sukhumvit, Bangkok 10110, Tel: 662-260-7026, Fax: 662-260-7027, e-mail: ito.sotaro@jaxa.jp

Mr Inoue Tomofumi, First Secretary, Embassy of Japan , 50-G, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi . Tel.: 011-2687-6564, fax: 011-2611-0752

MALAYSIA

Mr Mohd Zamri Shah Bin Mastor, Science Officer, National Space Agency of Malaysia, Level 5, Block 2, Menara PJH, Precinct 2, 62100 Putrajaha. Tel.: 603-8888-3358, 8888-8668, fax: 603-8888-3478, email: zamri@angkasa.gov.my

MONGOLIA

Mr Sodov Khudulmur, Director, National Remote Sensing Centre of Mongolia, Ministry for Nature and the Environment, Khudaldaany Street 5, Hydromet Building, Ulaanbaatar 46. Tel.: 976-11-326649, fax: 976-11-329968, email: mtt@magicnet.mn

PHILIPPINES

Mr Jose Edgardo L. Aban, Senior Science Research Specialist and Technical Secretary, Science and Technology Coordinating Council, Committee on Space Technology Application (STCC-COSTA), Philippines Council for Advanced Science and Technology, Department of Science and Technology (PCASTRO-DOST), Room 101, 1st Floor, DOST Main Bldg., DOST Complex, Bicutan Tagig, Metro Manila. Tel.: 632-8377522, fax: 632-837-3168, email: jelaban2001@yahoo.com , jelaban@dost.gov.ph

Ms Kathleen G. Heceta, Deputy Commissioner, National Telecommunications Commission, Commission on Information and Communications Technology (CICT), BIR Road, East Triangle, Diliman, Quezon City. Tel.: 63-924-4040, fax: 63-924-40-87, email: depcoml@ntc.gov.ph

REPUBLIC OF KOREA

Mr. Zeen-Chul Kim, Vice President, Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI), P.O. Box 113 Yusung, Daejeon, Korea 305-600, Tel: 82-42-8602020, Fax: 82-42-8602929, E-mail: zckim@kari.re.kr

Mr Jeong-Won Lee, Senior Administrator of Policy and International Relations Department, Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI), 45 Eoeun-dong, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 305-33. Tel.: 82-42-860-2164, fax: 82-42-860-2015, email: garden@kari.re.kr

Ms Jong-Seo Park, Senior Researcher, Remote Sensing Division, Korea Meteorological Administration, 460-18, Shindaebang-dong, Dongzak-gu, Seoul 156-720. Tel.: +82-2-841-7043, fax: +82-2-841-7045, email: jspark@kma.go.kr

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RUSSIAN FEDERATION

Mr G. Polischuk, Deputy Head, Federal Space Agency of the Russian Federation, 42 Schepkin St., Moscow. Tel.: (095) 631-9660, 631-6936, fax: (095) 688-9063

Mr V. Vazhzhov, Deputy Director of the Department, Federal Space Agency of the Russian Federation, 42 Schepkin St., Moscow

Mr Alexander Viktorov, Deputy Head of Aeronautical Space Complex Department, Russian Federal Space Agency, Moscow. Email: ksdz@Rosaviakosmos.ru

Mr Alexey S. Movlyav, Deputy General Director, Sovinformsputnik, 47 Leningradskiy Prospect, Moscow, 125167. Tel.: 7-095-943-0757, fax: 7-095-943-0585, email: alex@sovinformsputnik.com

Mr V. Persev Victor, Principal Officer, Leading Specialist Division of Space, Navigation, Geodesy, Search and Rescue Systems, Federal Space Agency of the Russian Federation, 42 Schepkin St., Moscow. Emai: snkuo@rosaviakos.mos.ru

THAILAND

Mr Suvit Vibulsresth, Director, Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (GISTDA), 196 Phahonyothin Road, Bangkok 10900. Tel.: 662-940-5653, fax: 662-561-3035, email: suvit@gistda.or.th

Mr Supan Karnchanasutham, Acting Expert, Office of Agricultural Economics, Office of Agricultural Economics, Inside Kasetsart University, Chatuchak, Bangkok 10900. Tel.: 662-579-9036, fax: 662-940-7034, email: supan@oae.go.th

Ms Varaiporn Sintop, Scientist, Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (GISTDA), 196 Phahonyothin Road, Chatuchak, Bangkok 10900. Tel.: 662-326-4284, fax: 662-326-4291, email: varai_sintop@yahoo.com

Mr Chaiyan Peungkiatpairote, Director of Space Affairs Bureau, Ministry of Information and Communication Technology, Building 9, TOT Corporation, Chaeng Wattana Road, Laksi, Bangkok 10210. Tel.: 662-568-2534, fax: 662-568-2537

Ms Chananporn Ponpadug, Policy and Planning Analyst, Ministry of Information and Communication Technology, 89/2 TOT Corporation Plc., Building 9, ICT 1st Floor, Chaeng Wattana Road, Laksi, Bangkok 10210. Tel.: 662-568-2536, fax: 662-568-2537

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Ms Amy S. Distefano, Second Secretary, Deputy Permanent Representative to ESCAP, United States of America, United States Department of State, US Embassy, 120-122 Wireless Road, Bangkok. Tel.: 662-205-4467, fax: 662-254-2839, E-mail: distefanoAS@state.gov

VIET NAM

Mr Nguyen Thanh Hai, Officer, Science and Technology Department of the Ministry of Posts and Telematics, 18 Nguyen Du Street, Hanoi. Tel.: 844-8226580, fax: 844-9437328, email: haint@mpt.gov.vn

OTHER ENTITIES

Mr Karl Harmsen, Director, Centre for Space Science and Technology Education in Asia and the Pacific (CSSTEAP) Affiliated to the United Nations, 4 Kalidas Road, Dehradun 248 001. Tel.: 0135-274-0737, 2740-787, fax: 0135-2740-785, email: harmsen@itc.nl

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SECRETARIAT

Mr. Keiko Okaido, Deputy Executive Secretary, United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific, United Nations Building, Rajadamnern Nok Avenue, Bangkok 10200. Fax: (662) 288-1000, Tel: (662) 288-1147, email: okaido.unescap@un.org

Mr. Xuan Zengpei, Chief, Information, Communication and Space Technology Division, United Nations Building, Rajadamnern Nok Avenue, Bangkok 10200. Fax: (662) 288-1085, Tel: (662) 288-1466, email: xuan@un.org

Mr. Wu Guoxiang, Chief, Space Technology Applications Section, Information, Communication and Space Technology Division, United Nations Building, Rajadamnern Nok Avenue, Bangkok 10200. Tel.: (66-2) 288-1456, fax: (66-2) 288-3012, email: wugu@un.org

Mr. Nokeo Ratanavong, Scientific Affairs Officer, Space Technology Applications Section, Information, Communication and Space Technology Division, United Nations Building, Rajadamnern Nok Avenue Bangkok 10200. Tel.: (66-2) 288-1458, fax: (66-2) 288-3012, email: ratanavong.unescap@un.org

Ms. Kim-Xuan Nguyen , Programme Officer, Office of the Executive Secretary, United Nations Building, Rajadamnern Nok Avenue Bangkok 10200. Tel.: (66-2) 288-2317, fax: (66-2) 288-1000, email: nguyen.unescap@un.org