NEW DELHI, November 4: 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 (LoA) to strengthen scientific collaboration, technology partnerships and capacity building among countries of the Global South.
The agreement was signed on November 3, 2026, with a focus on promoting affordable, sustainable and locally relevant science and technology solutions to address shared developmental challenges.
The partnership brings together CSIR’s scientific and technological expertise, including a portfolio of deployable and adaptable technologies, and DAKSHIN’s platform for knowledge sharing and cooperation among developing countries. The collaboration is expected to facilitate technology transfer, industry-led implementation and entrepreneurship across partner nations.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr Rama Swami Bansal, Head of CSIR’s International S&T Affairs Directorate, underscored the importance of international engagement among countries of the Global South and highlighted opportunities to develop innovative collaborative models to address shared developmental priorities.
Professor Sachin Kumar Sharma, Director General, RIS, said the association with CSIR would mark a significant milestone in translating scientific expertise and technological innovations into collaborative solutions for countries of the Global South.
He highlighted potential areas of cooperation, including healthcare, infrastructure, agriculture, the blue economy and the digital economy.
The key objectives of the agreement include joint policy studies to identify context-specific solutions to developmental challenges, engagement with institutions to scale up development interventions, capacity building and skill development, and documentation and sharing of best practices and development experiences.
The association is also expected to facilitate South-South cooperation, international partnerships and the transfer and adaptation of appropriate technologies.
By combining CSIR’s research capabilities with DAKSHIN’s global engagement platform, the partnership aims to promote the wider dissemination of affordable and sustainable technology solutions, supporting inclusive growth and sustainable development across the Global South. (PIB)
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