DST 2014/15 Annual Performance Plan and Budget Vote 34
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DST 2014/15 Annual Performance Plan and Budget Vote 34
Select Committee on Communication and Public Enterprises16 July 2014
Presentation Outline
• DST Vision, Mission and Goals• Strategic Overview• Structures and functions of the DST Core
Programmes• Recent achievements• Selected 2014 performance indicators and targets• MTEF financial resources/budget• Way forward• Conclusion
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Vision and Mission
VisionTo create a prosperous society that
derives enduring and equitable benefits from science and technology
MissionTo develop, coordinate and manage a
National System of Innovation (NSI) that will bring about maximum human capital, sustainable economic growth and improved quality of life for all
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DST Strategic goals
• To develop the innovation capacity of the NSI• To enhance South Africa’s knowledge-
generation capacity• To develop appropriate STI human
capital to meet the needs of society• To build world- class STI infrastructure• To position South Africa as a strategic
international RDI partner and destination
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1996 2002 2004 2007 2009+
Strategic Overview (1)
Developing the NSI
Developing the NSI
New Public S&T missions Biotechnology ICT Advanced Mnfg Astronomy
New Public S&T missions Biotechnology ICT Advanced Mnfg Astronomy
Creation of DST
Creation of DST
S&T Mission
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S&T Mission
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Knowledge-based economy Grand challenges Human capital development
Knowledge-based economy Grand challenges Human capital development
OECD Review
of SA NSI
OECD Review
of SA NSI
TIA SANSA IPR
TIA SANSA IPR
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1996 White Paper on Science &Technology
Introduced the concept of a National System of Innovation (NSI). Shifting focus from science to science,
technology and innovation. Meeting the national imperatives,
enhance quality of life and economic growth and competitiveness.
Strategic Overview (2)
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NSI Few decades ago “innovation” meant
something closer to “invention”; Today, the focus is on how to exploit
invention for socio-economic benefits; Hence, a System of Innovation as
opposed to the Science System; and A Science System is a necessary
foundation from which to build a National System of Innovation.
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NSI definition“NSI can be thought of as a set of
functioning institutions, organisations and policies which impact
constructively in the pursuit of a common set of social and economic
goals and objectives” White Paper on Science and Technology (1996).
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1996 White Paper on Science and Technology
Importance of leadership, coordination and cooperation in making NSI effective.
Government’s role was to see to it that different components of NSI are in place, interact, and that there is an agreed set of goals and objectives.
Strategic Overview (3)
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National Research & Development Strategy
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Wealth CreationQuality of Life
Human capital
Business performance
Technical progress
Future R&D capacity
Current R&D capacity
Imported Know-how
Technology achievement index
%growth generated by technological innovation
No of Researchers in workforce
Rate of patenting Key sector
performance
Science and engineering PhDs
Global share of publications
Technology balance of payments
2002 National Research and Development Strategy (NRDS)
NRDS rests on 3 pillars: Innovation. Human capital development. Governance and coordination.
Strategic Overview (4)
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2002 National Research and Development Strategy (NRDS) A target of 1% Gross Expenditure on Research
and Dev. Technology missions: advanced manufacturing,
poverty reduction, ICT, biotechnology, resource-based industries, 4th generation nuclear reactors & chemicals technology
Science missions: astronomy, palaeontology, Antarctic and marine sciences, earth systems and environmental sciences.
Strategic Overview (5)
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Strategic Overview (6)
RESOURCE-BASED ECONOMY
KNOWLEDGE-BASED ECONOMY
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InnovationInformation
Infrastructure
EducationEconomic and
Institutional RegimeInterconnect
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Interdepend
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Four Pillars of Knowledge- Based Economy
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Ten-Year Innovation Plan (2008-2018)
En
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Bio-Economy
Human & Social
Dynamics
Global Change
EnergySpace Science
Technology Development and Innovation
Human Capital:Centres of Excellence, South African Research Chairs Initiative, Professional Development Programme, etc.
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International Cooperation:Regional and Continental Partnerships
International Cooperation:Regional and Continental Partnerships
Knowledge Infrastructure:Science Councils, State-Owned Enterprises, Global Projects
Knowledge Infrastructure:Science Councils, State-Owned Enterprises, Global Projects
• Investment plan based on strategic priorities
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Alignment with government priorities
• Research, development and innovation infrastructure
• Human capital development
• Research and development, knowledge generation
• Knowledge exploitation
• Job creation
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High-level DST organogram
The Director-General
The Director-General
DDG: Institutio
nal Planning
& Support
DDG: Institutio
nal Planning
& Support
DDG:Internation
al Cooperatio
n and Resources
DDG:Internation
al Cooperatio
n and Resources
DDG:Research
Development and
Support
DDG:Research
Development and
Support
DDG:Socio-
Economic Innovation Partnershi
ps
DDG:Socio-
Economic Innovation Partnershi
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DDG:Technolog
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DDG:Technolog
y Innovatio
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DDG:Corporate Services
DDG:Corporate Services
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Structures and functions of the DST Core Programmes
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Technology Innovation (1)
Purpose:To enable research and development in strategic and emerging research areas to promote the realisation of commercial products, processes and services from R&D outputs, through the implementation of enabling policy instruments.
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Technology Innovation (2)
Subprogrammes:•Bioeconomy•Hydrogen and Energy•Space Science and Technology•Innovation Priorities and Instruments•National Intellectual Property Management Office (NIPMO) (Specialised Service Delivery Unit -Government component)
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International Cooperation & Resources (1)
Purpose:To strategically develop, promote and manage international relationship, opportunities and S&T agreements that strengthen the NSI and enable an exchange of knowledge, capacity and resources between South Africa and its regional and international partners.
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Subprogrammes:
•International Resources •Multilateral Cooperation and Africa •Overseas Bilateral Cooperation
International Cooperation & Resources (2)
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Research Development & Support (1)
Purpose:To provide an enabling environment for research and knowledge production that promotes strategic development of basic sciences and priority science areas, through science promotion, human capital development, the provision of research infrastructure and relevant research support, in pursuit of South Africa’s transition to a knowledge economy. 23
Subprogrammes:
•Human Capital and Science Promotion•Basic Sciences and Infrastructure•Science Missions•Astronomy
Research Development & Support (2)
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Socio-Economic Innovation Partnerships
(1)Purpose:To enhance the growth and development priorities of government through targeted S&T-based innovation interventions and the development of strategic partnerships with other government departments, industry, research institutions and communities.
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Subprogrammes:
•Sector Innovation and Green Economy•Innovation for Inclusive Development•Science and Technology Investment
Socio-Economic Innovation Partnerships
(1)
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Recent high-level achievements and trends
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Human capital development
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PhDs per million population: steady improvements
Knowledge generation
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• Fluorochemicals Expansion Initiative – launched a third and fourth phase of a multipurpose fluorination pilot plant at Pelchem, a subsidiary of the Nuclear Energy Corporation of South Africa (NECSA).
• Launched an ICT pilot project – Cofimvaba Technology for Rural Education and Development (Tech4RED) in partnership with DBE, DRDLR and Eastern Cape provincial government.
Knowledge exploitation
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• Established a National Recordal System to capture, store and manage indigenous knowledge.
• Indigenous Knowledge System (IKS) documentation centres established in six provinces:• Kwa-Zulu Natal, Limpopo, Eastern Cape,
North West Free State and Western Cape.
Research infrastructure (1)
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• Funded the development of a titanium primary pilot plant, a world class nanotechnology development clean-room at Mintek.
• Completed and launched 64 MeerKAT dish pads.• Annual investment of about R400m in research
equipment at universities, NRF and science councils.
• Annual investment of R200m in cyberinfrastructure.
Research infrastructure (2)
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• Developed and launched the National Bioeconomy Strategy (NBS), adopted by Cabinet in November 2013.
• NBS provides a roadmap for the development of SA’s natural biological resources into commercial products in the fields of health, agriculture and industry.
Policy developments (1)
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• Finalised Ten Year ICT RDI Roadmap, adopted by Cabinet in April 2013.
• The Roadmap is a ten-year implementation plan for the National ICT Research, Development and Innovation Strategy.
Policy developments (2)
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2014/15 selected performance indicators and targets
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2014/15 selected targets (1)
Strategic Objective Performance indicator
2014/15 Annual Target
To support, promote and advocate for the development and translation of scientific research and development outputs into commercial products, processes and services that will contribute towards economic growth and a better quality of life.
Number of new technology innovation products developed in key strategic areas (space science, energy, biotechnology, IKS and Photonics).
Six new technology innovation products developed in key strategic areas by 31 March 2015.
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2014/15 selected targets (2)
Strategic Objective Performance indicator
2014/15 Annual Target
To coordinate and support research and high-end skills development in strategic and emerging science and technology areas (space science, energy, biotechnology, nanotechnology, robotics, photonics, IKS, technology transfer and technology commercialisation).
Number of postgraduate students (MSc and PhD) produced in key strategic areas.
Six postgraduate students (MSc and PhD) produced in key strategic areas by 31 March 2015.
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2014/15 selected targets (3)
Strategic Objective Performance indicator
2014/15 Annual Target
To secure STI funds to stimulate knowledge production, technology transfer, enhanced innovation and STI human capital development in pursuit of STI-based socio-economic development in South Africa.
Amount of foreign STI funds secured from international partners.
R354, 6m foreign STI funds secured from international partners by 31 March 2015.
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2014/15 selected targets (4)
Strategic Objective Performance indicator
2014/15 Annual Target
To increase participation by South Africans in international human capital development opportunities to strengthen the South African NSI.
Number of international human capital development opportunities accessed for participation by South African researchers and students.
44 international human capital development opportunities accessed for participation by South African researchers and students by 31 March 2015.
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2014/15 selected targets (5)
Strategic Objective Performance indicator
2014/15 Annual Target
To contribute to the development of representative, high-level human capital able to pursue locally relevant, globally competitive research and innovation activities.
Total number of postgraduate students (Btech and honours, Master’s and PhD and postdoctoral fellows) awarded bursaries.
11 440 postgraduate students (3 414 Btech and honours, 4 671 Master’s and 2 665 PhD and 690 postdoctoral fellows) awarded bursaries by 31 March 2015.
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2014/15 selected targets (6)
Strategic Objective Performance indicator
2014/15 Annual Target
To support and promote research that develops basic sciences through production of new knowledge and relevant training opportunities.
Number of Institute for Scientific Information (ISI)-accredited research articles published by NRF-funded researchers.
5 700 ISI-accredited research articles published by NRF-funded researchers by 31 March 2015.
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2014/15 selected targets (7)
Strategic Objective Performance indicator
2014/15 Annual Target
To identify, grow and sustain niche high-potential STI capabilities for sustainable development and the greening of society and the economy.
Number of high-level graduates (Master’s and Doctoral) fully funded or co-funded in designated niche areas (sustainable development, the greening of society and the economy).
10 Master’s and Doctoral students funded or co-funded in designated niche areas by 31 March 2015.
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2014/15 selected targets (8)
Strategic Objective Performance indicator
2014/15 Annual Target
To identify, grow and sustain niche high-potential STI capabilities that improve the competitiveness of existing and emerging economic sectors and that facilitate the development of new targeted industries with growth potential in aerospace, advanced manufacturing, chemicals, mining, advanced metals and ICTs.
Number of instruments funded in support of increased localisation, competitiveness and R&D-led industry development.
Eight instruments funded in support of increased localisation, competitiveness and R&D-led industry development by 31 March 2015.
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DST MTEF budget estimates
R’ thousand 2014/15 2015/16 2016/17 Programmes Administration 290 960 309 183 311 188Technology Innovation
991 6231 018
5111 023
105International Cooperation and Resources
119 699 125 151 126 236
Research Development and Support
3 503 7624 300
1264 323
667Socio-Economic Innovation Partnerships
1 564 1461 801
3491 850
636
Total6 470 190
7 554 320
7 634 832
Compensation of employees 283 818 300 477 303 655Goods and services 202 905 209 483 213 145Transfers and subsidies 5 981
1587 041
9457 115
605
Payments for capital assets 2 309 2 415 2 427
Payments for financial assets - - -
Total6 470 190
7 554 320
7 634 832
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Entities’ 2014/15 allocations
Institution 2014/15
2015/16 2016/17
R’000 R’000 R’000
Academy of Science of South Africa
21 577 22 991 23 106
Council for Scientific and Industrial Research
1 029 873
1 041 204
1 086 610
Human Sciences Research Council
276 010 288 706 290 150
National Research Foundation
2 223 782
2 828 308
2 739 779
South African National Space Agency
118 298 124 355 124 977
Technology Innovation Agency
380 718 385 188 490 56747
Entities MTEF allocations
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Way forward (1)
• Continue to support successful programmes such as research chairs, Centres of Competence (CoCs) and Centres of Excellence (CoEs).
• Build and learn from experience on how to commercialise ideas from R&D.
• Strengthen efforts to grow the next generation of researchers.
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Way forward (2)
• Improve internal operations: (IT, HR, SCM, planning, ERM, internal audit)
• Communicate DST work and achievements better.
• Stronger partnerships with industry and other government departments (DAFF, DMR, DoE, DHET, DEA, DAC).
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THANK YOU
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