Innovation Partnership for Rural Development Programme
The IPRDP is a two-year programme that will demonstrate innovative technology solutions in district municipalities that form part of the prioritised 26 district municipalities. The programme demonstrates technologies in various sectors ranging from water, sanitation, energy, and ICT. The scope of the IPRDP business plan is not limited to demonstration only but have aspects of skills transfers to municipalities and communities; promotion of science and technology amongst youth; and capacity building on the management of innovative technologies.
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CARRS monitors the workflow and response time of the municipality on water incidents reported by the community. It has a built in smart water metering system (CSIR CAR) and a USSD monitoring system…
The pour flush toilet is an off grid sanitation technology solution which uses small amounts of water (1-2 litres per flush). The toilet can be installed inside or outside the house…
The POU solution is suitable for rural communities that do not have access to clean and safe water. It will ensure that these communities will be able to treat their water to acceptable standards.Â
KZN News Talk Show host, Edwin Mncwango interviews Professor Nokwethemba Ndlazi, about the importance of maths and careers in maths related fields at University…
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