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2012/13 Annual Report

2012/13 Annual Report. Presentation to the Portfolio Committee on Science and Technology. MR THULANI MAVUSO ACTING CEO 08 OCTOBER 2013. Outline of Presentation. Introduction. 1. NACI Council Overview. 2. Key Outputs for the 2012-2013. 3.

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2012/13 Annual Report

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  1. 2012/13 Annual Report Presentation to the Portfolio Committee on Science and Technology MR THULANI MAVUSO ACTING CEO 08 OCTOBER 2013

  2. Outline of Presentation Introduction 1 NACI Council Overview 2 Key Outputs for the 2012-2013 3 Commentary on the State of the NSI (Benchmarking SA’s NSI) 4 5 NACI Resources 6 Way Forward

  3. 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

  4. 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.

  5. 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).

  6. Outline of Presentation Introduction 1 2 NACI Council Overview Key Outputs for the 2012-2013 3 Commentary on the State of the NSI (Benchmarking SA’s NSI) 4 5 NACI Resources 6 Way Forward

  7. 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 NACI Council Executive Committee NACI Secretariat NACI Governance structure

  8. Outline of Presentation Introduction 1 2 NACI Council Overview Key Outputs for the 2012-2013 3 Commentary on the State of the NSI (Benchmarking SA’s NSI) 4 5 NACI Resources 6 Way Forward

  9. 2012/13 Key Outputs 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:

  10. 2012/13 Key Outputs

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  16. Outline of Presentation Introduction 1 2 NACI Council Overview Key Outputs for the 2012-2013 3 International BenchmarkingSA’s National System of Innovation 4 5 NACI Resources 6 Way Forward

  17. International Benchmarking SA’s National System of Innovation Table 1: BRICS countries ranking on Global Innovation Index

  18. International Benchmarking SA’s National System of Innovation(Cont…) Table 2: BRICS countries ranking on Knowledge Economy Index

  19. International Benchmarking SA’s National System of Innovation(Cont…) Table 3: BRICS countries ranking on Global Competitiveness Index

  20. 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.

  21. 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.

  22. Outline of Presentation Introduction 1 2 NACI Council Overview Key Outputs for the 2012-2013 3 Commentary on the State of the NSI (Benchmarking SA’s NSI) 4 5 NACI Resources 6 Way Forward

  23. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT SENIOR SPECIALIST POLICY INVESTIGATION SENIOR SPECIALIST STI MEASUREMENTS SENIOR SPECIALIST POLICY ANALYSIS CHIEF SPECIALIST POLICY INVESTIGATION SPECIALIST POLICY INVESTIGATION SPECIALIST STI MEASUREMENTS SPECIALIST POLICY ANALYSIS SPECIALIST POLICY ANALYSIS ASSISTANT DIRECTOR POLICY ANALYSIS ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER RECEPTIONIST ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER NACI Resources NACI Secretariat

  24. NACI Resources (Cont…) Financial Report

  25. Outline of Presentation Introduction 1 2 NACI Council overview Key outputs for the 2012-2013 3 Commentary on the state of the NSI (Benchmarking SA’s NSI) 4 5 NACI resources 6 Way Forward

  26. THANK YOU

  27. THE END The NACI Secretariat Private Bag X 894 Pretoria 0001 Tel: 012 844 0252 E-mail:naci@dst.gov.za www.naci.org.za

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