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CSIR Strategic Partnerships Forum

By on August 23, 2013 in Funding Agencies, posts, Private sector, Public sector

The CSIR Strategic Partnerships Forum was launched on 31 July 2013.  The Forum was the first in a series that is going to be conducted to take stock of the key strategic partnerships.  There is a need to share good practice as well as  key issues we need to follow up on. The presentation: CSIR […]

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Gauteng DID/CSIR Strategic Partnership, 20 August 2013

By on August 20, 2013 in Gauteng Department of Infrastructure Development, Public sector

The Gauteng DID/CSIR Strategic Partnership is under development.  High level interactions have taken place between MEC for Infrastructure in Gauteng and CSIR Executive.  Following a presentation of the Department’s priority areas by the DG to the CSIR.  The preparation of an MoU is in progress. Agreement has been reached on the following areas: Infrastructure Master […]

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The Innovation Hub/CSIR Strategic Partnership, 20 August 2013

By on August 20, 2013 in State owned enterprises, The Innovation Hub

An MOU has been signed between the CSIR and the Innovation Hub in November 2012.  The purpose of this relationship is to promote the concept of local and provincial innovation. Three Task Teams have begun to explore cooperation in the following areas: Enabling Echo Systems (NSI) Support to Start Ups (Technology Business Incubator) Fostering Service […]

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TIA/CSIR Strategic Partnership, 21 August 2013

By on August 20, 2013 in Funding Agencies, Technology Innovation Agency

Overview of Program of Work •Steering Committee in place •TIA/CSIR Draft Framework of Engagement under development   Update on TIA/CSIR Strategic Partnership, 31 July 2013

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IDC/CSIR Strategic Partnership, 20 August 2013

By on August 20, 2013 in Funding Agencies, Industrial Development Corporation

The IDC/CSIR Strategic Partnership was renewed in March 2010.  CSIR has received excellent support from IDC on PICC/SIPs.  The key areas being explored to give meaning to the CSIR/IDC Strategic Partnership are as follows: Infrastructure Localisation ICT Green Industries/Renewable Energy Water Infrastructure Africa PICC/SIPs Licensing & Ventures  Update on IDC/CSIR Strategic Partnership, 31 July 2013

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Update on DRDLR/CSIR Strategic Partnership, 21 August 2013

By on August 20, 2013 in Department of Rural Development and Land Reform, Public sector

Overview of Departmental processes and structures Determine ‘Where” to implement: •SIPs (Strategic Integrated Projects) •23 Districts •CRDP sites •PGDS (Prov Growth & Dev Strategy) •District IDPs •LM IDPs •Statssa Info (analysis) •LMC (Functions to be identified) Update on DRDLR/CSIR Strategic Partnership 31 July 2013      

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DPW/CSIR Strategic Partnership, 21 August 2013

By on August 20, 2013 in Department of Public Works, Public sector

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

By on August 20, 2013 in Department of Health, Public sector

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

By on August 19, 2013 in Public sector, Sports Recreation South Africa

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

By on August 19, 2013 in Department of Water Affairs, posts, Public sector

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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