1.Old NDW/CSIR Mou (2005) needs to be replaced – no longer appropriate 2.New MoU awaiting signatures 3.Main role-players are BE, CAS & NDPW (see MoU’s addendum) 4.Overview of Program of Work entails CSIR expertise (among others) i.t.o.: •NDPW’s Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) – R4m contract with BE currently underway; •Green Building Programme; •Energy and […]
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DoH/CSIR Strategic Relationship, 21 August 2013
Status: MOU between BE & DoH in place. –Needs expansion to cover all of CSIR as well as the spectrum of Health Initiatives. Draft has been prepared, requires expansion of scope for NHI, etc. –Proposal for initial NHI work (Population Register) in negotiation Strategic Intent: Build on the good work of BE (IUSS) & […]
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SRSA/CSIR Strategic Partnership, 21 August 2013
The SRSA/CSIR/DST strategic partnership is currently crafting a Research, Development and Implementation Programme in support of the government’s National Sport and Recreation Plan. A draft business plan and management model have been proposed for consideration (closely aligned to the framework contained in this presentation). Four themes, linked to five CSIR competency areas, have been identified […]
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DWA/CSIR Strategic Partnership, 21 August 2013
Status The CSIR-DWA strategic partnership convened its second Steering Committee, confirming six identified areas of cooperation. Subsequently, value propositions and potential project initiatives has been identified for each cooperation area. Establishment of joint technical task teams have been confirmed, in order to further refine and unpack each value proposition and project initiative, for consideration at […]
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The dti/CSIR Strategic Partnership, 20 August 2013
The dti/CSIR has had a long standing strategic partnership. However, recent discussions have taken place between the CEO and the DG to put the relationship on a new strategic trajectory. This includes discussions in the following areas: Establishment of the Titanium Industry (Value Chain approach) Establishment of the Platinum Industry Electronics Industry based on Defence […]
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SAPS/CSIR Strategic Partnership, 21 August 2013
•Status: MOA in final review, completion before end July. •Strategic Intent: Establish a Safety and Security Evaluation and Research Institute (SSERI) for long term strategic and operational scientific decision support •Delivers support in 6 programmes: –Command, Control & Shared Situational Awareness –ICT –Integration and Interoperability –Science and Technology Capability Development –Strategic and Operational Support […]
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DEA-CSIR Strategic Partnership, 21 August 2013
The CSIR-DEA strategic partnership has convened the Steering Committee, with cooperation areas having been identified. Technical working groups are currently developing concepts under each of the cooperation areas. Notable strategic initiatives are gleaned from the concepts under consideration. The 3rd Steering Committee meeting is expected to provide guidance on which initiatives should be prioritised. Update […]
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The CSIR visits Johannesburg Water
CSIR Group Manager: Contract R&D, Berenice Lue Marais, led a CSIR delegation to Johannesburg Water (JW) Northern Works Waste Water Treatment facilities, for the third time on 6 June 2011 to discuss key collaboration areas as part of an effort to move towards signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in July 2011. Key […]
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The CSIR and Joburg Water eager to collaborate on critical water issues
A fruitful workshop hosted by Group Manager: CSIR Contract R&D, Berenice Lue Marais, was recently held between the CSIR and Joburg Water. The two organisations identified the following issues as the key areas for possible collaboration: preventative maintenance; energy management; pipeline integrity materials; biogas; and the quality control of small enterprises to monitor the implementation […]
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