The new Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection (MISTRA) plans to change the way South Africans think, says its executive director, Joel Netshitenzhe.
"MISTRA characterises itself as progressive. We seek to advance South Africa’s paradigm of thinking and reservoir of knowledge within a wide range of disciplines. We will strive to contribute to the growth and flourishing of South Africa’s 'think industry' which we believe is a pre-condition of our nation’s survival and success in an ever-changing global terrain".
The Institute will be South African in focus but international in outlook.
"We have already begun the process of forging partnerships with universities and other research institutes throughout South Africa" said Netshitenzhe.
Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe reinforced the importance of MISTRA's mission. "The creation of new knowledge systems is a key determinant of a country's ability to compete regionally and globally".
Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection has been founded by a group of South Africans with experience in research, academia, policy-making and governance who saw the need to create a platform of engagement around strategic issues facing South Africa.
SA - The Good News via The New Age
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