Programme Purpose
The Research and Development Programme constitutes the core business of ECATU. Its mandate is the development, adaptation and piloting of appropriate technologies for poverty eradication and rural development. To ensure relevance, consistency and co-ordination, the unit aligns itself with various strategic frameworks and policies of Government. The main activities of the unit are:
- Basic and Applied research,
- Innovation and Knowledge management and
- Project management
Strategic Objectives
- To undertake research and development on existing and proposed technologies in the public and private sectors
- To facilitate provision of appropriate technologies for up/down stream beneficiation
- To maintain accurate development information to inform rural development
Personnel in the programme
Research and Development
- Ms N Ndamase (PA to the Executive Manager: Research & Development)
- Ms S Mongalo (Knowledge and Research Manager)
- Mr L Dyomfana (Researcher)
- Mr M Tshuma (Researcher)
- Mr M Mangesi (Resource Centre Administrator)
- Ms S Bida (Research and Development- Intern)
- Ms L Motshingila (Research and Development- Intern)
Project Management
- Mr Ntoni (Projects Manager)
- Ms B Ngciphe ( Projects Clerk)
- Henry Letsoso (Senior Social Facilitator)
- Ms N Zondi (Development Facilitator)
- Ms K Mdemka (Technical Facilitator)