CSIR
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) in South Africa is one of the leading scientific and technology research, development and implementation organisations in Africa. It undertakes directed research and development for socio-economic growth.

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CSIR contract research & development partnerships (R&D)

The CSIR provides leadership on emerging national, regional and international initiatives subscribed to by the South African government. These include the Accelerated and Shared Growth Initiative for South Africa (AsgiSA); the NEPAD Africa S&T Plan; the European Union S&T Framework; and national sectoral plans, which include the National Biotechnology Strategy, the National Spatial Development Framework, the Advanced Manufacturing Technology Strategy (AMTS), the Energy and Fuel Cells Strategy, the National Nanotechnology Strategy, the ICT R&D Strategy, the National Accessibility Portal, and the Mine, Health and Safety Council among others.

About this section
> Overview
> The CSIR's role in the National System of Innovation
> Strategic contract R&D partnerships
> Southern Education & Research Alliance (SERA)
> Public sector
> European union framework programmes
> Science and Technology-Europe Africa Project
> NEPAD
> Waitro
> Global Research Alliance (GRA)
> Regional Research Alliance (RRA)
> Private sector
> International /MNCs
> The CSIR research areas
> dti/CSIR Institutional Framework for Cooperation
> Contact details
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