Conclusion: On Space Policy, Development and Security in Nigeria and South Africa

This chapter provides a concluding reflection on space policy, development and security in Nigeria and South Africa. It summarises major themes that featured in the subject of discussion, from where a comparative analysis of the experiences and perspectives of Nigeria and South Africa were drawn. Nigeria’s space policy revolves around government and academic institutions with limited private sector, unlike South Africa’s academic and private sector-driven and government coordinated model. The chapter also explores the state of knowledge on space policy and politics in the study areas, which are located in the contexts of emerging African and Global-South studies, as well as the unique contribution of this volume to literature, and relevant areas for future research.