The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and DAKSHIN – Global South Centre of Excellence at the Research and Information System for Developing Countries (RIS) have signed a Letter of Association.
The Ministry of Science and Technology informed that the agreement was signed yesterday, with a shared vision of promoting capacity building, research collaboration and technology partnerships for the development of Global South nations.
Speaking on the occasion, Head of International Science and Technology Affairs Directorate, CSIR, Dr Rama Swami Bansal underscored the importance of international engagement among countries of the Global South. He highlighted the potential for developing innovative models of collaborative partnerships to address shared developmental priorities.
The Ministry said that the association is expected to provide a meaningful platform for enhancing South-South cooperation, catalysing international partnerships and facilitating the transfer, adaptation and deployment of appropriate science and technology solutions.
