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S&T Cooperation with Korea and China: Status and Initiatives

This presentation provides an overview of the status of science and technology cooperation between South Africa, Korea, and China. It covers various themes such as energy, biotechnology, biodiversity, manufacturing, space S&T, and astronomy, and highlights the strengths of the S&T systems in Korea and China. The presentation also outlines the current initiatives and partnerships in hydrogen and fuel cells, nanotechnology, nuclear science, space and astronomy, and biotechnology.

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S&T Cooperation with Korea and China: Status and Initiatives

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  1. Presentation to Portfolio Committee: Status of S&T Cooperation with Korea and China Thomas Auf der Heyde DDG: International Cooperation and Resources 23 November 2011

  2. Status of Agreement: Korea • S&T relations formalised through an agreement in 2004 Themes covered: energy (nuclear energy), biotechnology, biodiversity, manufacturing, space S&T, and astronomy • Govt to Govt relations conducted through Joint Committee Meetings (JCM) The JCM defines, implement and review collaborative projects. 3 JCMs have been held, the 4th scheduled for SA early next year • Institutional collaboration supported by governments i.t.o. seminars, workshops, exchange visits and joint research

  3. Strength of Korea’s S&T system <Table 1-1> Total R&D Expenditure/ R&D Percentage of GDP

  4. Strength of Korea’s S&T system Trends of total R&D Personnel

  5. Strength of Korean Innovation System • Globally competitive industries: • Shipbuilding • Display panels • Cell phones design and manufacture • Automobile design and manufacture • Steel and steel products

  6. Strength of Korean S&T System • Science and innovation • Communication and broadcast convergence • Phase change memory • Display panels and equipment • Intelligent transport systems (ITS)

  7. Overview of current initiatives: Korea • HUMAN CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT • Exchange of students for training under space S&T and astronomy. • Promote fellowships and expert missions in the area of biotechnology. • Student and scientific exchanges under hydrogen and fuel cells. • KIST has offered scholarships to and training of SA students; student researchers based at the CSIR in nanotechnology have taken the offer.

  8. Overview of current initiatives: Korea • HYDROGEN AND FUEL CELLS • Catalysts for fuel cell Polymer Electrolyte Membranes (PEM) • Direct methanol fuel cell PEM for high temperature fuel cell • Hydrogen storage NANOTECHNOLOGY • Research on luminescent nanomaterials for generation of white light with low power consumption.

  9. Overview of current initiatives: Korea • NUCLEAR SCIENCE • Research reactors, cyclotrons, pressurized water reactors and nuclear medicine. • Human Capital Development. Institutions involved: • NECSA – SA Fundamental Atomic Research Institute (SAFARI) • Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute • High-Flux Advanced Neutron Application Reactor (HANARO)

  10. Overview of current initiatives: Korea • SPACE & ASTRONOMY • Use of facilities for observation time on Korean and SA telescopes – focus on near earth objects. • Involve 3rd partner countries for mutual benefits. • Explore additional space geodesy projects for joint collaboration. • Address HCD through recruitment and training of post-doctoral students. • Joint seminars on a bi-annual basis.

  11. Overview of current initiatives: Korea • BIOTECHNOLOGY • MOU signed between CSIR and KRIBB • A flagship project: New Drug Discovery from Traditional Medicines focusing on tech transfer & best implementation models

  12. Strategic focus for DST: Korea • Tap into innovation expertise • Leverage Korea’s investment in green technology & Green Economy • Strengthen cooperation in nanotech, biotech, astronomy (strong focus on radioastronomy) • Seek partnerships in multi-lateral space

  13. Status of S&T Agreement: China • Agreement was signed in 1999. • Key themes for cooperation covered: transportation, mining, environment, geology, metallurgy and information and communication technology, biotechnology, nanotechnology. • More than 50 joint R&D projects have been implemented since the start of the collaboration.

  14. Evolution of China’s S&T system 1986: National High Tech R&D Program (863 Prog) to build own capability in high tech industry and in strategic fields such as Biotech, ICT, Agric, New Materials, Manufacturing and Automation. 1997: National 973 Program aimed at concentrating large and decentralizing small R&D activities. provides for Capacity building for S&T industrialization and R&D infrastructure (Torch and Sparkle Programmes. key Technology Program meant for investment in basic research for the West Development. laws on S&T Advancement, on Patents, IP, Tech Diffusion, SMME Promotion in place in the PRC. 2006: Key Technology Programme vertical focus: proteomics, quantum research, nanotechnology and biotechnology horizontal focus: energy, water and mineral resources, environmental and recycling technologies, agriculture and forestry, automation, transport, ICT, health, urban planning, public safety and national defense

  15. PRC National S&T program system National S&T program system Three major S&T programs Key Technology Program 863 Program 973 Program Two capacity building programs Capacity building of S&T industrialization Capacity building of R&D infrastructures

  16. Strength of China’s S&T system

  17. GERD by source of funds and by sector of performance

  18. Overview of recent activities: China • Transport R&D on paving and sustainable development (2005-2008): TUT, Chang’an University and Tongji University. • Environment R&D on drought-tolerant grasses and technologies for restoring degraded arid and semi-arid rangelands: NWU and Lanzhou University. • Council for Geosciences (CGS) has Agreement with China Academy of Geological Sciences on exchange of maps, scientific information. • Mintek appointed Gold Yard International Exchange as its agency in China, and sold gold bio-leaching technology to the Laizhou Gold Metallurgy Plant in the Shangdong Province. • SABS Testing Division collaborates on rotating machines; rubber and plastics; textiles; electrical motors and cables with China.

  19. Overview of recent initiatives: China • Ongoing collaboration through Southern Africa-China Science, Engineering & Technology and Education Association (SETEA) which has about 400 members Composed of: Key Funding Members of China-Africa Engineering Association (CAEA) in South Africa established in 1997 in Midrand, SA Scientists, Engineers and Educators Under- and Post-graduated Students 8th SETEA Forum planned for October

  20. Overview of recent initiatives: China • DST participated in the Shanghai World Expo in 2010 with the following activities: • A Roundtable Discussion on Innovation, • A seminar and evening lecture on “Exploring the Universe”, with a focus on the SKA, • Technical visits to technology and innovation agencies, as well as the Shanghai Astronomical Observatory • Seminars on Traditional Medicines, Palaeontology and Climate Change.

  21. Strategic focus for DST: China • Leverage China’s interest in Africa within the China-Africa Science and Technology Programme (CASTP) under FOCAC • Build partnerships in multi-lateral space (esp. UNFCCC) • Astronomy and radio-astronomy • Palaeontology • Indigenous Knowledge • Advanced Materials • Biotech

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