Objective ESASTAP2 (Strengthening the European-South African Science and Technology Advancement Programme) is based on the Science and Technology (S&T) agreement signed between South Africa (SA) and the European Union (EU) and seeks to build on the foundation laid by the European-South African Science and Technology Advancement Programme (ESASTAP), an FP6 Specific Support Action project. ESASTAP2 is coordinated by SA’s Department of Science and Technology. ESASTAP2’s long-term aim, and the criteria on which the project will be judged, is to increase S&T cooperation and priorities determination between SA, the EU and its member states; enhance the awareness of S&T capability in SA and of EU member states; promote SA’s knowledge and participation of the Framework Programmes and other cooperation mechanisms, and increase the participation of SA S&T organisations in FP7. ESASTAP2 will seek mechanisms to facilitate greater bilateral and multilateral cooperation, and to provide a greater input into future Framework Programmes and proposals, for sustainability and growth of the SA and EU S&T communities. Keywords S&T cooperation bilaterals multilateral Programme(s) FP7-INCO - Specific Programme "Capacities": International co-operation Topic(s) INCO-2007-2.1 - Bilateral coordination for the enhancement and development of S&T Partnerships Call for proposal FP7-INCO-2007-2 See other projects for this call Funding Scheme CSA-SA - Support actions Coordinator Department of Science and Technology EU contribution € 500 000,00 Address DST Building (Building no. 53) (CSIR South Gate Entrance) Meiring Naude Road Brummeria 0001 na 0001 Pretoria South Africa See on map Activity type Public bodies (excluding Research Organisations and Secondary or Higher Education Establishments) Administrative Contact Mamohloding Tlhagale (Mrs.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Total cost No data