International Cooperation and Resources
Strategically developing and managing international relationships that strengthen the National System of Innovation through science diplomacy and global partnerships.
Global Partnerships
Building strategic international relationships to strengthen the National System of Innovation
Science Diplomacy
Supporting South African foreign policy through science and technology cooperation
African Continental Development
Creating conditions for a knowledge-based economy across the African continent
International Cooperation and Resources
The programme aims to strategically develop, promote, and manage international relationships, opportunities, and science and technology (S&T) agreements that strengthen the National System of Innovation (NSI) and enable the exchange of knowledge, capacity, and resources between South Africa and its regional and international partners. The programme also supports South African foreign policy through science diplomacy.
To secure science, technology and innovation (STI) funding to stimulate knowledge production, technology transfer, enhanced innovation, and STI human capital development in pursuit of STI-based socio-economic development in South Africa.
To increase international exposure to regional, continental, and global knowledge and STI networks that will result in knowledge production, technology transfer, and enhanced innovation in support of the NSI.
To contribute to shaping regional, continental, and global STI discourse, decision-making, and policy formulation through science diplomacy, to ensure that the interests of South Africa are represented.
To support STI capacity in Africa by creating conditions for the development of a knowledge-based economy on the continent.
To increase participation by South Africans in international human capital development opportunities to strengthen the South African NSI.