#14 Satellites to the Rescue, with Gökhan Tok

The We Are Innovation Podcast

26-09-2024 • 33 minutos

In this episode of The We Are Innovation Podcast, host Federico N. Fernández welcomed Gökhan Tok, an expert from Access Partnership specializing in global digital policies and regulations. Tok shared his insights on the critical role of satellite technology in disaster response and management.

The discussion delved into why satellites are particularly crucial during disaster situations, with Tok providing recent examples where this technology proved instrumental in relief efforts. He explained how satellites contribute to predicting and monitoring natural disasters like hurricanes and wildfires, emphasizing their importance in early warning systems.

Tok introduced the concept of a “National Emergency Telecommunications Plan” and elaborated on its significance in disaster preparedness. The conversation also covered the supportive role of organizations like the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) in helping countries leverage satellite technology for disaster management.

The podcast explored the regulatory challenges faced by countries in utilizing satellite communications for emergency response, as well as the collaborative efforts between the satellite industry, governments, and NGOs to provide connectivity in disaster-affected areas.

To conclude, Tok offered his perspective on emerging satellite technologies and applications that he believes will significantly enhance disaster response capabilities in the coming years.

Our Guest:

Gökhan Tok (TUR) works at Access Partnership on global digital policies and regulations, with a particular focus on market access, technological convergence, next generation connectivity, and data governance.

You can find his bio on the Access Partnership website: https://accesspartnership.com/team-directory/gokhan-tok/

Links and further reading:

The Role of Satellite Communications in Disaster Management - https://cutt.ly/TeTQvSRP

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