Welcome to Meraka Institute

The Meraka Institute derives its mandate as a national strategic initiative from President Mbeki’s 2002 State of the Nation Address. The major objective of the Meraka Institute is to facilitate national economic and social development through human capital development and needs-based research and innovation, leading to products and services based on Information and Communication Technology.

The Institute supports regional initiatives under the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD), collaborating with ICT organisations through staff and student exchange, and the establishment of co-operative programmes. In addition, the Meraka Institute leverages international science and technology collaboration and establishes global links to international programmes to contribute to and take advantage of international efforts in redressing the Digital Divide.

More information is available on www.csir.co.za/meraka.

Look out for our new website in 2011!