7. Public Entities Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research's mandate is to foster industrial and scientific development in the national interest through multidisciplinary research and technological innovation. The Council's strategic goals over the medium term are to: . build a track record of demonstrable impact in research and development through an established programme of relevant research and development in research impact areas and flagship programmes; . build and transform human capital to ensure adequate capacity, and contribute to the national skills base; . strengthen the science, engineering and technology base and perform relevant research and development; . transfer technology and skilled human capital; and . enhance financial sustainability and ensure good corporate governance and corporate citizenship.