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Collaboration and resource sharing are essential components for enhancing research,
education, and technological development across the Southern African Development
Community (SADC) region. National Research and Education Networks (NRENs) play a
critical role in facilitating these initiatives by providing high-speed, reliable, and cost-
effective networking infrastructure for academic and research institutions.
This paper examines the extent to which NRENs in the SADC region are supporting
collaborative efforts and resource-sharing initiatives among institutions. It explores how
these networks enable access to shared resources such as digital repositories,
educational content, collaborative platforms, and high-performance computing
facilities. The study further assesses the challenges and opportunities associated with
leveraging NRENs for fostering regional cooperation in research and development, as
well as the alignment of NREN services with the broader objectives of SADC in terms of
integration, sustainable development, and innovation.
Finally, the paper discusses the role of international partnerships and funding
mechanisms in enhancing the capabilities of NRENs to support cross-border
collaboration and resource sharing in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
| Student or Postdoc? | PhD or DTech4 |
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