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This session emphasises the importance of leveraging homegrown and localised technologies for national security, industrial growth, and safety through a 'whole-of-society' approach. It addresses the strengthening of sovereign technologies for defense, cybersecurity and public safety, as well as enhancing border security and using data for disaster resilience and safety management.

Key challenges include security vulnerabilities impacting SDG progress, the specific security and sustainability hurdles faced by South Africa, policy shifts for technology sovereignty, and effective private-public partnership models. The session aims to identify actionable strategies and technological innovations, emphasizing SDG 9 (industry), SDG 16 (peace, justice, and safety), and SDG 13 (climate action). The aim is to foster collaboration and improve understanding of the role of technology in achieving safe and sustainable development.

About the CSIR:
The CSIR, an entity of the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, is one of the leading scientific and technology research, development and implementation organisations in Africa. Constituted by an Act of Parliament in 1945 as a science council, the CSIR undertakes directed and multidisciplinary research and technological innovation and industrial and scientific development to improve the quality of life of all South Africans. For more information, visit https://www.csir.co.za/

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