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THE DST THIRD QUARTER PERFORMANCE REPORT PRESENTATION
(1 OCTOBER 2012 TO 31 DECEMBER 2012)
DR. PHIL MJWARA06 MARCH 2013
DST Overview
Conclusion
DST Financial Performance
DST Achievements for the Third Quarter
DST Achievements per Programme
OUTLINE OF THE PRESENTATION
DST Overview
Conclusion
Financial Performance
DST Achievements for the Third Quarter
DST Achievements per Programme
OUTLINE OF THE PRESENTATION
THE MANDATE OF THE DEPARTMENT (1)
The Department of Science and Technology (DST) derives its mandate from the 1996 White Paper on Science and Technology, which introduced the concept of a National System of Innovation.
The NSI remains an ideal for which South Africa continues to strive. It is an enabling framework for science, technology and innovation (STI).
NSI can be understood as a set of functioning institutions, organisations and policies that interact constructively in the pursuit of a common set of social and economic goals and objectives, seeking to promote change through the introduction of innovations.
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DST Overview
THE MANDATE OF THE DEPARTMENT (2)
The DST, as the custodial coordinator for the development of the NSI, influences this system through key strategies such as the National Research and Development Strategy (NRDS) and the Ten-Year Innovation Plan (TYIP).
The latter, particularly, seeks to contribute to the transformation of the South African economy from a resource-based into a knowledge-based economy, in which the production and dissemination of knowledge will lead to economic benefits and enrich all fields of human endeavor.
In this regard, the measure of success will be the level to which science, technology and innovation (STI) play a driving role in enhancing productivity, economic growth and socio-economic development.
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DST Overview
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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
VisionTo create a prosperous society that
derives enduring and equitable benefits from science and technology
DST Overview.
KEY OBJECTIVES OF THE DEPARTMENT
To enhance South Africa’s knowledge-generation capacity.
To develop the innovation capacity of the NSI.
To develop appropriate science, technology and innovation 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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DST Overview
GOVERNMENT OUTCOMES
The Department also contributes to and reports on the following government outcomes:
Outcome 2: A long and healthy life for all South Africans.
Outcome 4: Decent employment through inclusive economic growth.
Outcome 5: A skilled and capable workforce to support an inclusive growth path.
Outcome 7: Vibrant, equitable and sustainable rural communities and food security for all.
Outcome 10: Environmental assets and natural resources that are well protected and continually enhanced.
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DST Overview
DST PROGRAMMES.
DST Overview
Research,Development &
Innovation
International Cooperation & Resources
Socio-EconomicPartnerships
Corporate Services
& Governance
White Paper on
S&T, National Research &
Development Strategy, Ten-Year
Innovation Plan
Human Capital &
Knowledge Systems
PURPOSE OF THE PROGRAMMES (1) Programme 1: Administration To conduct the overall management and administration of the department.
Programme 2: Research, Development and Innovation To facilitate knowledge generation and exploitation through R&D in key
priority areas, namely, space science, bio-economy, and energy.
Programme 3: International Cooperation and Resources This Programme aims to strategically develop, promote and manage
international relationships, 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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DST Overview
PURPOSE OF THE PROGRAMMES (2) Programme 4: Human Capital and Knowledge Systems Provide leadership in the creation of an innovative and
competitive society with highly skilled human capital, and competitive knowledge and research infrastructure.
Programme 5: Socio-Economic Partnerships This Programme enhances 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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DST Overview
DST Overview
Conclusion
Financial Performance
DST Achievements for the Third Quarter
DST Achievements per Programme
OUTLINE OF THE PRESENTATION
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Achieved28
42%
On Course15
23%
Moderate Risk19
29%
Certainty3
5%
Not Reported1
1%
DST Achievements for the Third Quarter
Figure 1: Overall DST Performance for Q3 2012/13
OVERALL PERFORMANCE FOR THE THIRD QUARTER
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DST Achievements for the Third Quarter
DST Overview
Conclusion
Financial Performance
DST Achievements for the Third Quarter
DST Achievements per Programme
OUTLINE OF THE PRESENTATION
RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT AND INNOVATION (RDI) – (1)
Through DST funding, the University of Cape Town announced the development of a candidate Malaria drug that shows potential activity against multiple points in the malaria parasite’s cycle
Through DST funding, the National Health Laboratory Services announced the discovery of potent antibodies which are able to kill 88% of HIV found throughout the world. This ground-breaking discovery provides important clues that could be useful in making AIDS vaccine.
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DST Achievements Per Programme
RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT AND INNOVATION (RDI) – (2)
NIPMO is being established as an institution at an increasing arms-length from the DST.
In December 2012, the DST, through NIPMO, launched its first series of guidelines mandated by the Intellectual Property Rights from Publicly Financed Research and Development Act (IPR-PFRD Act). The guideline is entitled: “Interpretation of the scope of the IPR-PFRD Act: setting the scene”.
The Technology Top 100 (TT100) awards event took place and was hosted by DST in its capacity as a strategic partner to the Da Vinci Institute.
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DST Achievements Per Programme
RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT AND INNOVATION (RDI) – (3)
In the reporting period, the DST, through its participation in Bridging Action for GMES and Africa (BRAGMA), organised the 1st Global Monitoring for the Environment and Security (GMES) & Africa workshop in Mombasa, Kenya in October 2012 where African experts gathered to discuss and contribute towards the Marine and Coastal Management chapter of the much anticipated GMES & Africa Action Plan.
BRAGMA also organised a side event during the African Association of Remote Sensing of the Environment (AARSE) that was held in EI Jadida, Morocco.
The Space Science and Technology unit has made significant progress with respect to the implementation of the Cabinet resolution recommending the absorption of SunSpace capability into SANSA.
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DST Achievements Per Programme
RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT AND INNOVATION (RDI) – (4)
Annual Target Quarter 3 Progress Status Reason for variance
1 MeerKATantennadesigned andaligned to SKA design
The contract for the design, manufacture, installation and commissioning of the 64 MeerKAT antennas was awarded to a South African Company.The design of the MeerKAT is going according to plan
On course
8 new technology products, processes or services developed for commercialisation by 31 March 2013
Through TIA, a total of 20 products, processes and services have been developed; with 3 of these being commercialised
Achieved The target for TIA was set higher than that of the DST
6 research chairs and 6 research initiatives in bio-science and energy related fields financially supported
8 research chairs in energy, biotechnology and health and 8 research initiatives in bio-technology and health financially supported
Achieved
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DST Achievements Per Programme
RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT AND INNOVATION (RDI) – (5)
Annual Target Quarter 3 Progress Status Reason for variance
5 technology-based enterprises supported financially by 31 March 2013
A total of 3 technology-based enterprises were established through TIA funding support
On Course
274 undergraduates, post graduates and technicians funded by 31 March 2013
A total 333 students were funded as at 31 December 2012
Achieved After winning the SKA bid, a decision was taken to fund more students in SKA projects
40 South African candidates trained in IP and technology transfer specialised skills by March 2013
53 candidates were trained in technology transfer skills
24 candidates trained in Intellectual Property (IP) through World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO)
Achieved20
DST Achievements Per Programme
RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT AND INNOVATION (RDI) – (6)
Annual Target
Quarter 3 Progress Status Reason for variance
1 prototype developed and a patent registered locally by 31 March 2013
Patent:Trial runs were performed on a membrane electrode assembly (MEA) production line,an assembled stack of proton exchange membranes (PEMs), catalyst and flat plate electrode used in a fuel cell. Among other advantages these are meant to provide high power density and have greater tolerance to poisoning.
Prototype:2kW HT PEMFC Stack developed. A proton exchange membrane (PEM) is a semi permeable membrane generally made from ionomers and designed to conduct protons while being impermeable to gases such as oxygen or hydrogen.
On Course
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DST Achievements Per Programme
RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT AND INNOVATION (RDI) – (7)
Annual Target Quarter 3 Progress Status Reason for variance
6 Publications resulting from R&D funded initiatives by 31 March 2013
11 Journal Articles published in peer reviewed journals
Achieved
5000 requests for satellite data honoured by March 2013
162 544 Earth Observation data scenes were distributed
Achieved
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DST Achievements Per Programme
INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION AND RESOURCES (ICR) – (1)
In collaboration with European Development Countries Clinical Trials Partnerships and European Commission (EDCTP), DST organized a conference to consult with African international stakeholders to discuss the second round of EDCTP.
A project on building human capacity around Legume Science aimed at addressing food security and poverty in Africa was launched by the DST in collaboration with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and the Tshwane University of Technology.
South Africa hosted the first of many SADC Policy Training Workshop in October 2012. These workshops are aimed at building science and technology policy capacity in the SADC region.
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DST Achievements Per Programme
INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION AND RESOURCES (ICR) – (2)
The DST also hosted the second Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS) Senior officials meetings in November 2012 which prioritized thematic areas of cooperation, with each country mandated to drafting a Memorandum of Understanding which serves as a framework for S&T cooperation.
Joint Committee meetings were convened with Australia and Japan with the key focus on new opportunities to strengthen human capital development in areas such as astronomy, space science and technology.
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DST Achievements Per Programme
INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION AND RESOURCES (ICR) – (3)
Annual Target Quarter 3 Progress
Status Reason for variance
R240 000 000.00 foreign STI funds leveraged by31 March 2013
A total STI funds of R30 406 616.25 were leveraged as in 31 December 2012.
Moderate Risk
Confirmations from most Development Partners on in- kind contributions are still outstanding. This target will be achieved by end of March. More than R163 million was already confirmed by end of January, and this will be reported in the fourth quarter
R46 500 000.00 South African and foreign funds spent onS&T-based socio-economic development in Africa by 31 March 2013
R32 496 699.41 foreign funds were spent on S&T- based socio- economic development in Africa.
On Course
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DST Achievements Per Programme
INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION AND RESOURCES (ICR) – ( 4)
Annual Target Quarter 3 Progress
Status Reason for variance
450 South African studentsparticipating in internationalcooperation STI research projects by 31 March 2013
A total of 197 South African students participated in international cooperative STI research projects.
Moderate Risk
Some calls were not placed as anticipated due to non commitment from countries like Brazil and Norway. Also, Japan could only contribute R4 million due to financial constraints
800 foreignparticipants inglobal knowledgeand STInetworks by31 March 2013
A total of 366 foreign participants in global knowledge and STI networks
Moderate Risk
Some calls were not placed as anticipated due to non commitment from countries like Brazil and Norway
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DST Achievements Per Programme
HUMAN CAPITAL AND KNOWLEDGE SYSTEMS (HCKS) – (1)
The Accreditation and Certification of norms and standards for traditional medicine were finalised.
An Indigenous Knowledge National Recordal System’s Communication Plan was approved by EXCO.
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DST Achievements Per Programme
HUMAN CAPITAL AND KNOWLEDGE SYSTEMS (HCKS) – (2)
Annual Target Quarter 3 Progress
Status Reason for variance
6100 students financially supported by 31 March 2013
7058 students financially supported by 31 December 2012
Achieved
550 postgraduate students supported as interns in a SETI work environment by 31 March 2013
520 postgraduate students were supported as interns in a SETI work environment by 31 December 2012
Moderate Risk
The budget allocated to this indicator could only cover 520 students due to the nature of allocation of funds to students. Stipend amounts allocated were dependent on the level of degree.
27 IKS community of practice skilled workers developed by 31 March 2013
28 IKS community practice skilled workers developed by 31 December 2012
Achieved
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DST Achievements Per Programme
HUMAN CAPITAL AND KNOWLEDGE SYSTEMS (HCKS) – (3)
Annual Target Quarter 3 Progress Status Reason for variance
2600 researchers financially supported through NRF-managed programmes by 31 March 2013
2792 researchers supported
Achieved
1 photonics technician teaching and training platform established by 31 March 2013
The teaching and training platform has been established. The programme has been registered with SAQA and the programme commenced in January 2013
Achieved
7 nanotechnology flagship projects supported by 31 March 2013
10 projects currently funded
Achieved29
DST Achievements Per Programme
HUMAN CAPITAL AND KNOWLEDGE SYSTEMS (HCKS) – (4)
Annual Target Quarter 3 Progress
Status Reason for variance
50 research equipment grants awarded by 31 March 2013
A call for NEP/NNEP grant proposal was issued in December 2012 due to the decision taken by Management to delay the call for priority reasons
On Course
250 researchers accessing infrastructure
0 Certainty While the award for the research grants will be made before end of the financial year, the transfer of funds will not be possible, due to delays of call for proposals for research equipment grants due to decision made by Management for priority reasons
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DST Achievements Per Programme
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Institution
InstrumentInvestme
ntResearch Focus
Socio-economic Impact
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
High Resolution Electron Microscope and Feeder Instrumentation
R 107 000 000
Clean coal technology, nuclear and hydrogen energy, synthetic diamonds and other hard products.
Energy and materials research
Rhodes
University
X-Ray Photoelectron Spectrometer and Atomic Force Microscope
R 7 584 000Cancer research, medical chemistry, nanotechnology
Development of new cancer diagnosis and treatment methodology called “photo-dynamic therapy” which is intended as an alternative to chemotherapy.
Tshwane University of Technology
Ultra-High Resolution Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscope (UHR FE-SEM) and a Multipurpose Tribocorrosion Tester
R 6 800 000Processing and characterisation of advanced nanomaterials
Advanced materials required for local industries and human capacity development.
NELSON MANDELA METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY
High Resolution Electron Microscope and Feeder Instrumentation
RHODES UNIVERSITY
X-Ray Photoelectron Spectrometer and Atomic Force Microscope
TSHWANE UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
Ultra – High Resolution Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscope (UHR FE-SEM) and a Multipurpose Tribocorrosion Tester
HUMAN CAPITAL AND KNOWLEDGE SYSTEMS (HCKS) – (5)
Annual Target Quarter 3 Progress Status Reason for variance
42 academic and research sites connected to SANReN by 31 March 2013
29 academic and research sites have been connected
On Course
A functioning NRS established in EC and FS provinces by 31 March 2013
IKS Documentation Centre (IKSDC) in North West and Free State equipped with NRS IT infrastructure
Achieved
Production processes for 2 candidate products piloted by 31 March 2013
This activity has been postponed pending the approval of TIA proposal to be resubmitted in the Fourth Quarter
Moderate Risk
The first proposal submitted by TIA was not accepted by the Department and had to be resubmitted 35
DST Achievements Per Programme
HUMAN CAPITAL AND KNOWLEDGE SYSTEMS (HCKS) – (6)
Annual Target Quarter 3 Progress
Status Reason for variance
15 leads identified for product development by March 2013
A total of 17 leads identified for product development
Achieved
3 patents locally registered
2 provisional skin toning and anti-blemish patents were locally filed
Moderate Risk
The filing of the anti-balding and anti-wrinkle provisional patents was delayed due to the need to outsource an independent reviewer of the study results
20 patents filed140 products; prototypes and artefacts by 31 March 2013
Reported annually None
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DST Achievements Per Programme
HUMAN CAPITAL AND KNOWLEDGE SYSTEMS (HCKS) – (7)
Annual Target Quarter 3 Progress Status Reason for variance
4000 peer reviewed; 70 books and 240 chapters
Reported annually
10 peer reviewed publications resulting from research and innovation by Nanotechnology Innovation Centres (NICs)
40 journal articles have been published
Achieved
385 000 people participating in science awareness and engagements programmes by 31 March 2013
421 005 people participated in DST-led science awareness and engagement programmes
Achieved
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DST Achievements Per Programme
SOCIO-ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP (SEP) – (1)
A total of 54 entrepreneurs were developed during this reporting period.
The first cohort of 26 entrepreneurs trained through Sasol the ChemCity have reached sustainability and were handed over to Sasol ChemCity Aftercare team.
A new 22 entrepreneurs from M’wamitwa village in Limpopo started training in August. Already, the cohort has had a total profit of more that R50 000 jointly with an average of over R2 000 per entrepreneur.
An additional 6 entrepreneurs are being trained by the Nkowankowa Distribution Centre through the mentoring programme of the Sasol ChemCity.
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DST Achievements Per Programme
SOCIO- ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP (SEP) – (2)
R&D tax incentives new amendments became effective from 1 October 2012.
As at December 2012, the DST received 222 applications from companies to be considered for the R&D tax incentive scheme. The evaluation of these applications is soon to follow.
In terms of promoting the new amended R&D tax incentives; to date: 7 meetings with private companies, 3 meetings with consulting firms and meetings with Pharmaceutical Industry Association of South Africa
(PIASA) and South African Clinical Research Association (SACRA ) industry association have been held.
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DST Achievements Per Programme
SOCIO- ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP (SEP) – (3)
The report on the Evaluation of S&T capabilities for the weather services has been completed and will be approved before the end of the financial year.
R&D survey 2010/11 has been received and the Clearance Committee has recommended that the report be approved for publication.
7 policy interventions were successfully completed and these include: Exploring the opportunities of an African-Based System of
Innovation. Preserving and providing access to South African Social Science
and Humanities Research Data. Linking the South African System of Innovation with those in the
rest of Africa, etc.
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DST Achievements Per Programme
SOCIO- ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP (SEP) – (4)
Annual Target Quarter 3 Progress Status Reason for variance
400 livelihood opportunities created, sustained or improved by 31 March 2013
400 livelihood opportunities are being sustained
On Course
50 companies on a register of companies provided with Technology Assistance Package (TAP) by 31 March 2013
36 companies are in the register
Moderate risk
The were delays during TAP approvals processes. 14 companies will be approved before the end of March 2013
1928 small and medium enterprises receiving technology support
1619 enterprises are receiving technology support
On Course
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DST Achievements Per Programme
SOCIO- ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP (SEP) – (5)
Annual Target Quarter 3 Progress Status Reason for variance
373 Masters and PhD students funded in technology demonstrator and technology transfer packages
519 Masters and PhDs research graduates funded or co-funded in designated niche areas by 31 December 2012
Achieved
2 additions to the IP portfolio (patents, patent applications, prototypes, technology demonstrators and technology transfer packages)
Investigation for optimal side for Lunar Laser ranger is on track
The second IP will only be reported in the fourth quarter
Moderate Risk
Unforseen delays in the implementation of research activity that would yield another IP
13 patents, prototypes, technology demonstrators or technology transfer packages added to the IP portfolio by 31 March 2013
This target is on track with the exception of a ‘Detailed design of titanium metal powder plant’
Moderate Risk
This was delayed to allow the completion of the chemical store for safety reasons
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DST Achievements Per Programme
SOCIO- ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP (SEP) – (6)
Annual Target Quarter 3 Progress
Status Reason for variance
50 scientific and technical papers accepted for publication by 31 March 2013
47 scientific and technical papers accepted for publication
On Course
7 peer reviewed scientific papers published by June 2012
13 peer reviewed scientific papers published by December 2012
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DST Achievements Per Programme
DST Overview
Conclusion
DST Financial Performance
DST Achievements for the Third Quarter
DST Achievements per Programme
OUTLINE OF THE PRESENTATION
BUDGET SPLIT – BY PROGRAMMES
DST Financial Performance Report
BUDGET SPLIT – BY ECONOMIC CLASSIFICATION
DST Financial Performance Report
FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE - SUMMARY
DST Financial Performance Report
FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE PER PROGRAMME – 31 DECEMBER 2012
DST Financial Performance Report
EXPENDITURE BY PROGRAMME ( JANUARY 2013)
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Programme/R'thousands
Revised planned expenditure as at end of Jan 2013
Actual expenditure as at end of Jan
2013
Deviation from revised planned
expenditure
Amount
Planned expenditure as % of
total adjusted budget
Amount
Actual expenditure as % of
total adjusted budget
Amount
Deviation as % of revised planned spending
Administration 163 743 71.4% 184 127 80.3% (20 384) -12.4%
Research Development and Innovation
1 105 547
96.7% 1 067 732 93.4% 37815 3%
International Cooperation & Resources
106467 76.4% 116489 83.6% (10 022) -9.4%
Human Capital & Knowledge Systems
2 014 944
97.6% 1 980 940 95.9% 34 004 1.7%
Socio-Economic Partnerships
1 298 422
91.2% 1 249 108 87.8% 49 314 3.8%
Total 4 689 123
93.8% 4 598 396 92% 90 727 1.9%
DST Financial Performance Report
EXPENDITURE TRENDS AS AT END OF JANUARY 2013
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DST Financial Performance Report
DST Overview
Conclusion
DST Financial Performance
DST Achievements for the Third Quarter
DST Achievements per Programme
OUTLINE OF THE PRESENTATION
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Summary
MTSF, NRDS and TYIP inform our work.
42% of our annual targets have already been achieved.
Human capital development, knowledge generation and exploitation, infrastructure and Africa collaboration will remain key focus areas.
DST is committed in achieving at least 80% of its targets this financial year.
Conclusion
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Dankie
Enkosi
Ha khensa
Re a leboga
Ro livhuwa
Siyabonga
Siyathokoza
Thank You