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Dbsa And Csir Collaborate Accelerate Technology And Infrastructure

Development Bank of Southern AfricaRef: https://www.dbsa.org/index.php/press-releases/dbsa-and-csir-collaborate-accelerate-technology-and-infrastructure

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This is a press release from the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) announcing a new strategic partnership with the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR). The collaboration aims to accelerate socio-economic development through joint projects in technology and infrastructure, particularly in sectors like energy, water, agriculture, and digital inclusion via D-Labs. The partnership was formalised through a framework agreement signed on June 10, 2020, and is ongoing without a stated end date.

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joint development initiativeOngoing

Collaborative Technology and Infrastructure Projects

The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) and the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) have entered into a partnership to co-develop technology and infrastructure projects focused on water, energy, infrastructure development, small-farmer support, and D-Labs—development precincts that provide digital access and technological resources to communities.

Who it is for: local industries, emerging and small farmers, community development groups, technology innovators, infrastructure project implementers
How to act on it: No application or submission required; participation is through the collaborative framework established by DBSA and CSIR. Interested parties should monitor future project calls or tenders issued under this partnership.

The document's recorded date is 10 June 2020. Confirm on the official source.

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Reference

https://www.dbsa.org/index.php/press-releases/dbsa-and-csir-collaborate-accelerate-technology-and-infrastructure

Key Takeaways

DBSA
CSIR
framework agreement
2020-06-10
D-Labs
technology and infrastructure development
socio-economic development
Southern Africa
Development Bank of Southern Africa
Council for Scientific and Industrial Research
Dr Thulani Dlamini
Patrick Dlamini
David Mandaha
Sebolelo Matsoso