Staff Reporter
THE National Commission on Research, Science and Technology (NCRST) and the Namibian Standards Institution (NSI) have officially renewed their commitment to strengthening collaboration in the fields of research, science, technology, and innovation, with a particular focus on supporting local innovators, entrepreneurs, and inventors.
“This renewed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), originally formalised in 2017, underscores both institutions’ dedication to supporting local innovators, entrepreneurs, and inventors through access to technical expertise, standardisation, and quality assurance,” said the NCRST.
Photo: National Commission on Research, Science and Technology (NCRST).
Through this agreement, the NCRST and NSI will collaborate on a range of initiatives, including conformity assessment, standards development, knowledge exchange among testing laboratories, and the application of standards in emerging fields such as green hydrogen, biosafety, and advanced manufacturing technologies. Additionally, the NSI will offer innovators discounted conformity assessment services and provide training on the use of standards to support business continuity and quality management.
“In turn, the NCRST will promote joint research projects and foster connections with regional and international technical cooperation bodies. To ensure the successful implementation of these initiatives, a dedicated Joint Technical Committee has been established,” the NCRST added.
The Commission emphasised that this collaboration highlights the critical link between innovation and quality assurance, positioning Namibia to compete more effectively in both regional and global markets.
