Formulating a Space Policy: The Malaysian Approach

When
Friday, February 12, 2016
11:30am – 2:00pm

Where
Elliott School of International Affairs
1957 E St NW
Suite 403
Washington, DC 20052

Presented by Dr. Mazlan Othman

More than ten years after the formulation process was formally initiated, the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation of Malaysia will submit the final draft of the National Space Policy to the Cabinet for approval in July 2016. Visiting Scholar and Former Director of the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space, Dr. Mazlan Othman will explain the rationalization of the policy and process flows, as well as reflect on Malaysia’s standing today in the global space enterprise and the country’s strategy with respect to international collaboration.