The Comisión Colombiana del Espacio (CCE) is an interministerial body that coordinates Colombia’s space policy. It includes the Vice Presidency, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and other national agencies. The CCE is responsible for aligning STM and SSA activities with national priorities such as defence, environmental monitoring, and telecommunications.

Prerequisites:

• Institutional & political interest and support

• Build collaborative relationship and gain support from relevant ministries

• Inter-ministerial working group

Cost:

• Ballpark: USD 10k–100k

• Includes: Inter-ministerial workshops, policy/legal advisory support, stakeholder consultations, drafting coordination frameworks, outreach materials

Timeframe:

• Overall: 6–18 months

• Phase: scoping (1–3 mo), consultation & drafting (3–6 mo), validation & adoption (3–9 mo) 

Pros:

• Customization - By aligning with local priorities, projects are more likely to align with government and national goals and receive support and resources.

Considerations:

• Aligning with multiple ministries can lead to complex coordination efforts as different ministries have different priorities.