SERBIAS ROADMAP Mr Milan Mijovic TOfor SPACE Serbian
SERBIA’S ROADMAP Mr. Milan Mijovic TOfor. SPACE Serbian office Space sciences, research and development, president Air and Space law Teaching assistant
SERBIA’S ROADMAP Mr. Milan Mijovic TOfor. SPACE Serbian office Space sciences, research and development, president Air and Space law Teaching assistant
Early development - “Space law? Oh, you have such a great imagination!” - Introduction of Space science and activities; from Space law to Space hub - Focus on academia and approach to other branches - Series of lectures, workshops and events
Establishment of - idea of a roof organization gathering SERBSPACE individuals, professionals, entities and government relating to space sector - two main goals: capacity building and international cooperation - three pillars: academia, industy and society - national and international representation - supported by UNOOSA, SGAC and other international stakeholders
Establishment of - presented in Guadalajara in 2016, alongside SERBSPACE ambitious project – Serbian Space Agency - established cooperation with UNOOSA, IISL, IAF, space agencies and organizations - approach to the Government and presentation of SSA project - advisory institution (COPERNICUS)
Regional and international - creation of MONTESPACE, Montenegrin office cooperation for Space sciences, research and development - launch of ECSO: Emerging Countries Space Office - establishment of Western Balkans region - expanding local “space network”
Steps forward - industrialization and start-ups - investment opportunities - creation of jobs for students and young experts - mitigation of “brain drain” - facilitation of talks between stakeholders
Flying high or flying low? - Role of media and its impact to general and professional audience - The importance of visibility and transparancy - Targeted articles or general articles - Social media handling - Events and its coverage - Pro’s and Con’s
Flying high or flying low? - Majority of media (internet portals) are popularistic and focuses on sensational news - Careful approach: better less media attention than “yellow pages” coverage - Media tendency to misuse positive development and present it in a way to provoke general community
Flying high or flying low? - Way out and way forward - Activity on social media: targeting interested audience and providing accurate content - Organization of lectures and events within scientific and academic institutions
SERBIA’S ROADMAP TO SPACE Mr. Milan Mijovic, Serbian office for Space sciences, research and development
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