2012/13 Annual Report

Presentation to the Portfolio Committee on Science and Technology

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MR THULANI MAVUSOACTING CEO

08 OCTOBER 2013

Outline of Presentation

3 Key Outputs for the 2012-2013

2 NACI Council Overview

1 Introduction

4Commentary on the State of the NSI (Benchmarking SA’s NSI)

5 NACI Resources

6 Way Forward

Introduction

NACI’S Mandate

NACI ACT (Act No. 55 of 1997):NACI shall advise the Minister of Science and Technology,

and through the Minister the Cabinet, on the role and contribution of science, mathematics, innovation and technology, including indigenous technologies, in promoting and achieving national objectives, namely to:

• Improve and sustain the quality of life of all South

Africans • Develop human resources for science and technology• Build the economy • Strengthen South Africa’s competitiveness in the

international sphere

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Introduction… Cont

Corporate Objectives:

• Engagement with the Minister on the implications of the Science and Technology Laws Amendment Act 2011 and recommendations of NACI Review Panels on NACI.

• Engagement with the Minister on key issues to be addressed during the financial year 2012/13.

• Establishment of project teams - in terms of section 8(4) of the NACI Act, with defined objectives and outcomes around identified key issues.

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Introduction… Cont

Corporate Objectives:

• Initiation of partnerships with policy researchers at universities and science councils.

• Co-funding the establishment of a research chair or centre of excellence in innovation policy development.

• Establishment of a central database of innovation knowledge (the national repository for data).

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Outline of Presentation

3 Key Outputs for the 2012-2013

2 NACI Council Overview

1 Introduction

4Commentary on the State of the NSI (Benchmarking SA’s NSI)

5 NACI Resources

6 Way Forward

NACI Governance structure

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NACI Secretariat

Executive Committee

NACI Council

Minister for Science and Technology

Expert Panels/Project Teams:•Bioeconomy Policies & Strategies•Gender Mainstreaming in STI•Skills in Mathematics, Science &Technology•Infrastructure for Research & Innovation•Innovation for Economic Development & Social Upliftment•Monitoring, Evaluation & Indicators•Development of a National Innovation Framework

Outline of Presentation

3 Key Outputs for the 2012-2013

2 NACI Council Overview

1 Introduction

4Commentary on the State of the NSI (Benchmarking SA’s NSI)

5 NACI Resources

6 Way Forward

2012/13 Key Outputs

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STRATEGIC ENGAGEMENTS

As a policy advisory council, NACI often sets up platforms of engagement with local stakeholders on pertinent issues. These discussions strategically inform policy advice to the Minister and the rest of Cabinet. In the year under review, NACI hosted and attended the following workshops, seminars and conferences:

2012/13 Key Outputs

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WORKSHOP/EVENT LOCATION DATE

Strategic Engagement on the National Development Plan

Pretoria 24 April 2012

Workshop on “the Proposed SET Gender Policy Framework”

Pretoria 08 August 2013

NACI Council’s Presentation of Policy Advice to the Minister for Science and Technology

Pretoria 24 August 2012

Presentation of NACI inputs on the Women Empowerment & Gender Equality Bill

Pretoria 11 December 2012

NACI Biotechnology workshop: “Translational research – from laboratory to industry”

Pretoria 20 February 2013

NACI Seminar on Biotechnology: “Translational Research- from laboratory to industry”

Pretoria 21 February 2013

NACI Roundtable Discussion on “Strategies for raising awareness to advance and promote innovation in the public & private sector”

Pretoria 1 March 2013

Strategic Objective AchievementsMonitoring, Evaluation & Indicators

Three new projects were initiated and implemented

•Assessment of STI indicator system: The project assessed the data that forms the basis for STI indicators

•The Innovation Portal: information storage, reduce fragmentation and provide data, reports, analyses and discussions to enhance organisational functioning.

•South African S&T Indicators’ publication: annually provides statistical analysis on system performance

Key Outputs Cont…

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Strategic Objective AchievementsDevelopment of a National Innovation Framework

• Draft National Innovation Framework has been developed

Key Outputs Cont…

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Strategic Objective Achievements Infrastructure for Research Development and Innovation

• A research study has been initiated to review current infrastructure for research and innovation. The review process which commenced in the period under review will culminate in a road map of the state of infrastructure for research and innovation in the country

Key Outputs Cont…

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Key Outputs Cont…

Strategic Objective AchievementsStrengthening Skills for Mathematics, Science and Technology

• Policy advice provided in 2012/13

The need for integrated information system to provide data on the demand for skills in the country.

Maintaining balance between a demand for high end skills and industries demand for intermediate skills.

The need to revisit SETA model to ensure optimal functioning of these institutions.

The scaling up of PhD production.

Coordination between DHET and DST in funding higher education .

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Key Outputs Cont…

Strategic Objective AchievementsBioeconomy Policies and Strategies

• Bioprospecting South Africa’s biodiversity

• Intellectual property in the context of biotechnology

• Bioethics in research

• NACI input into TIA review

• Inputs into DST Bioeconomy Strategy

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Outline of Presentation

3 Key Outputs for the 2012-2013

2 NACI Council Overview

1 Introduction

4International Benchmarking SA’s National System of Innovation

5 NACI Resources

6 Way Forward

Table 1: BRICS countries ranking on Global Innovation Index

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International Benchmarking SA’s National System of Innovation

 

2008/09 2009/10 2010/11 2011/12

South Africa 43 51 59 54

Brazil 50 68 47 58

India 41 56 62 64

Russia 68 64 56 51

China 37 43 29 34

Table 2: BRICS countries ranking on Knowledge Economy Index

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International Benchmarking SA’s National System of Innovation

(Cont…)

 

1995 2000 Most Recent 

Year

South Africa 51 52 67

Brazil 71 59 60

India 106 104 110

Russia 59 64 55

China 100 91 84

Table 3: BRICS countries ranking on Global Competitiveness Index

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International Benchmarking SA’s National System of Innovation(Cont…)

 2008/09 2009/10 2010/11 2011/12 2012/13

South Africa 45 45 54 50 52

Brazil 64 56 58 53 48

India 50 49 51 56 59

Russia 51 63 63 66 67

China 30 29 27 26 29

International Benchmarking SA’s National System of Innovation

(Cont…)Key Issues to Highlight

• South African innovation model appears to be perfectly non-linear.

• Good progress is made by the country on the current R&D capacity.

• South African technological progress is improving the quality of life and wealth creation.

• Business sophistication and quality of scientific research institutes promote knowledge absorption and much needed innovation linkages.

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International Benchmarking SA’s National System of Innovation

(Cont…)In conclusion• Significant progress needs to be made on human capital

development, ICT infrastructure and non-S&T based innovation.

• The country is making progress in positioning itself as an innovation driven economy.

• The transition to an innovation driven economy will be effected by cooperation among science councils, universities, SMMEs, state owned enterprises, large firms, venture capitalists and the government.

• NACI’s analysis confirms the continued existence of the innovation-chasm.

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Outline of Presentation

3 Key Outputs for the 2012-2013

2 NACI Council Overview

1 Introduction

4Commentary on the State of the NSI (Benchmarking SA’s NSI)

5 NACI Resources

6 Way Forward

NACI Resources

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NACI Secretariat

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERSENIOR 

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

SENIOR SPECIALISTPOLICY INVESTIGATION

SPECIALIST POLICY INVESTIGATION

SENIOR SPECIALISTSTI MEASUREMENTS

SPECIALISTSTI MEASUREMENTS

SENIOR SPECIALISTPOLICY ANALYSIS

SPECIALISTPOLICY ANALYSIS

CHIEF SPECIALISTPOLICY INVESTIGATION

SPECIALIST POLICY ANALYSIS

ASSISTANT DIRECTORPOLICY ANALYSIS

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERRECEPTIONIST

NACI Resources (Cont…)

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Financial Report

Economic 

Classification

Main 

Appropriatio

n

Shifting Of 

Funds

Virement Final 

Appropriatio

n

Actual 

Expenditure

Savings/

Excess

  R'000 R'000 R'000 R'000 R'000 R'000

Compensation Of 

Employees

7,565  -  -  7,565  6,735  831 

Goods And Services 7,979   (96) -  7,883  4,895  2,988 

Interest And Rent On 

Land

-  24  -  24  11  13 

Machinery And 

Equipment

-  72  -  72  100   (28)

Transfers And 

Subsidies

-  -  -  -  -  - 

Thefts & Losses -  -  -  -  -  - 

Total 15,544  - - 15,544  11,741  3,804 

Outline of Presentation

3 Key outputs for the 2012-2013

2 NACI Council overview

1 Introduction

4Commentary on the state of the NSI (Benchmarking SA’s NSI)

5 NACI resources

6 Way Forward

THANK YOU

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