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UK earmarks R1bn for joint R&D projects with South Africa

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Non-communicable diseases, climate change and research careers among priorities of science partnerships

The United Kingdom has earmarked up to R1 billion (£42 million) for research collaborations with South Africa over the next two years, the British High Commissioner in Pretoria announced this week.

The funds will come from the UK’s International Science Partnership Fund, which was launched with an initial £119m in December 2022 and received an additional £218m late last year.

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