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egions. Morocco has also organized several activities in collaboration with regional andinternational organizations (FAO, EURISY, ESA, and COI).All the actions undertaken by Morocco, as well as its dynamic participation in severalother regional and international committees and associations that are active in the field ofspace (SAF, EURISY, IAF, ISU, ALESCO), show the importance that Morocco gives tocooperation for the development of the peaceful uses of space for the benefit of all nations.VII) Morocco also gives particular importance to the execution of the United-Nations’program for the application of Space technology. In fact, Morocco is a member of the UnitedNations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPUOS) since 1961. It activelytakes part in the proceedings of the Committee and its sub-committee organs since 1992.Morocco was also the Vice-President Rapporteur of the Committee since June 1997, and isfirst Vice-President since 2000.VIII) Concerning the Moroccan space law strategy, The Kingdom of Morocco has ratifiedfour of the five treaties concerning the use of space:• the Outer Space Treaty• the Rescue Agreement• the Liability Convention• the Moon AgreementThe agreement of 1975 on registration is under study by the government authorities andspecialized institutions.Moroccan actions to promote space law are based around:• Awareness• Education• Technical needsIX) Concerning the awareness, Morocco continues its policy of sensitization, promotionand extension of the use of space to other domains (space technologies, space sciences andspace law) by reinforcing training and cooperation programs. In fact, conferences, exhibitsand information events are organized on a regular basis to sensitize decision makers, officials,scientists and the youth to the contribution and potentials of remote sensing, space sciencesand technologies. Within this context, a national committee of remote sensing has beencreated to coordinate the activities of different government departments. This committeepublishes a scientific review, "Geo Observateur", which reports the results of works andresearch, undertaken in developing countries, using satellite data and geographic informationsystems.X) To ensure the education of space law, it was proposed to integrate this domain in theUniversity and regional center curricula. On the other hand, the important role of the OOSAcould be strengthened through the action of experts from specialized institutions (such as IISL,ECSL) to assist with the organization of workshops and seminars.XI) The needs for technical assistance to develop laws, policies and institutions governingthe space activities of greatest importance to our country are:• Experts to assist concerned authorities to set up the basis of a national space lawframework,• Exchange with countries that have established national space law,• Training dedicated to law experts and decision-makers to enhance their understandingand knowledge of space law.526