EXPLORING INNOVATIVE WAYS OF COOPERATION AND TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER BETWEEN JAPAN AND COLOMBIA

摘要

The purpose of the present paper is to review an informal call emitted by Colombian high authorities in the possibility to exchange with Japan a Special Agreement to build, launch and put in geostationary orbit a multi-function satellite for Colombia. The capabilities for that satellite may be: Communication Satellite, Geo Positioning GPS Satellite, Remote Sensing and Observation Satellite, and Meteorological Satellite. The objective is very complex in order to improve not only technological development but human resource high scientific and technological development. Colombia and Japan shall use that kind of agreement to enhance regional partnership and international cooperation through Diplomatic links.