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FAB8ZN 22-28 AUGUST 2012. Andrew de Vries / Lindi Mophuti DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY (DST) COUNCIL FOR SCIENTIFIC & INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH (CSIR). OUTLINE. Government’s priorities National Youth Service Programme (NYSP) Youth into Science Strategy (YiSS) Status of FabLabs Programme.
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FAB8ZN22-28 AUGUST 2012 Andrew de Vries / Lindi Mophuti DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY (DST) COUNCIL FOR SCIENTIFIC & INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH (CSIR)
OUTLINE • Government’s priorities • National Youth Service Programme (NYSP) • Youth into Science Strategy (YiSS) • Status of FabLabs Programme
GOVERNMENT’S PRIORITIES • Skills development / job creation / innovation • Youth & communities • Number of youth in Africa double by 2045
GOVERNMENT’S PRIORITIES • Around 60% of the continent’s unemployed are aged 15-24 • South Africa: ~ 37% youth population, 4-5 million unemployed youth (age 15-34) • Government’s initiatives aimed at the youth: NYSP & YiSS
NATIONAL YOUTH SERVICE PROGRAMME • Address unemployment among the youth • Equip the youth with skills: employment or start small businesses • FabLabs Programme able to contribute to objectives
YOUTH INTO SCIENCE STRATEGY • Launched in September 2007 • Promote science awareness and understanding among the youth • Encourage more young people to study in the sciences and engineering and to pursue careers in those directions • Network of Science Centres • Synergies between FabLabs & Science Centres
YOUTH INTO SCIENCE STRATEGY • Network of Science Centres • Synergies between FabLabs & Science Centres
STATUS OF FABLABS PROGRAMME • Value recognized • DST is sole funder • Investment-to-date: R22m • Strategic objectives approach adopted: mis-alignment
STATUS OF FABLABS PROGRAMME • Rethinking of current FabLabs model • Position for greater impact & long term sustainability • Proposed new model: modular framework / multi-party funder
SCENARIO FRAMEWORK SA FabLab Modular Models
SCENARIO FRAMEWORK (1) ENGAGED Walk Together “As it should be” • Matrix of possibilities • Modular Operational Model • Flexibility • Multiple scenarios (Hosts, • Community based, Industry, etc.) “As is” INEFFECTIVE EFFECTIVE 2012 “As it will be” • White elephants • Lack of impact • Lack of funding • Lack of support • Programme termination • Loss of valuable concept • Single sole funder • Central coordination • Minimal (or lack of) smart • partnerships • Lack of champions within • hosts Walk Apart Walk Behind DISENGAGED
SCENARIO FRAMEWORK (2) ENGAGED Walk Together “As it should be” • Matrix of possibilities • Modular Operational Model • Flexibility • Multiple scenarios (Hosts, • Community based, Industry, etc.) “As is” INEFFECTIVE EFFECTIVE 2012 “As it will be” • White elephants • Lack of impact • Lack of funding • Lack of support • Programme termination • Loss of valuable concept • Single sole funder • Central coordination • Minimal (or lack of) smart • partnerships • Lack of champions within • hosts Walk Apart Walk Behind DISENGAGED
FABLAB MODUAR MODELS Module 6 Module 4 Module 5 Module n Module 1 Module 2 Module 3 Infrastructure (FabLab)
FABLAB MODULAR MODELS (1) Community Based Model • Links with BMW, • Toyota, SMDC…. Business/Industry Based Model Youth (into Science) Youth (into Science) Advanced Manufacturing Module 1 Module 2 Module 3 Module 4 Module 1 Module 2 Module 3 Infrastructure (FabLab) University/Education Based Model Infrastructure (FabLab) • Provide career guidance • Using the lab to attract learners into CUT • Other modules that • align with objectives • of CCDI & funders Additional Module to consider Additional Module to consider Additional Module to consider Module 1 Module 2 Module 3 Infrastructure (FabLab)
FABLAB MODULAR MODELS (2) Community Based Model • Links with BMW, • Toyota, SMDC…. Business/Industry Based Model Youth (into Science) Youth (into Science) Advanced Manufacturing Module 1 Module 2 Module 3 Module 4 Module 1 Module 2 Module 3 Infrastructure (FabLab) University/Education Based Model Infrastructure (FabLab) • Provide career guidance • Using the lab to attract learners into CUT • Other modules that • align with objectives • of CCDI & funders Additional Module to consider Additional Module to consider Additional Module to consider Module 1 Module 2 Module 3 Infrastructure (FabLab)
SMART-PARTNERSHIPS(1) Job Creation Government Enterprise Development Industry Entrepreneurs Human Capital Development NGO Social & Community Development Module 2 Module 1 Module 3 Module 4 Module 5 Module 6 Module n Infrastructure (FabLab) STEMI Enrollments Donor Creativity & Innovation
SMART-PARTNERSHIPS (2) Job Creation Government Enterprise Development Industry Entrepreneurs Human Capital Development NGO Social & Community Development Module 2 Module 1 Module 3 Module 4 Module 5 Module 6 Module n Infrastructure (FabLab) STEMI Enrollments Donor Creativity & Innovation