1. Applying scientific thinking in the service of society Annual Performance Plan 2015/2016 Presentation to Parliamentary Portfolio Committee 14 April 2015 1

2. ASSAF Mandate To honour distinguished scholars in all fields of scientific enquiry To generate evidence-based solutions to national and global challenges 2

3. ASSAf Goals Recognition and reward of excellence Promotion of innovation and scholarly activity Promotion of effective, evidence-based scientific advice Promotion of public interest in and awareness of science & science education Promotion of national, regional and international linkages 3

4. Alignment with Government Goals Strengthening skills and resource base Regional development, African advancement and international cooperation Improvement of the health profile of society Improvement of rural development and food security Improvement of environmental assets and natural resources 4

5. Secretariat Governance and Administration Communication and Publications Liaison Activities Scholarly Publishing Programme Policy Advisory Programme Programmes of the Academy 5

6. Governance and Administration Promote good governance - Compliance, unqualified audits, sound financial and HR management, efficient execution of Council decisions Promote diversification of Membership - Improve gender and race representivity (30% targets) Recognise, reward & promote science excellence - Science for Society gold medals, 2 Sydney Brenner fellowships, 2 Distinguished Visiting Scholars 6

7. Scholarly Publishing Programme Promote access to knowledge resources - Increase by 10 the number of titles on OA platform (SciELO SA) -Promote access to core commercial databases Undertake quality assurance (journals, books etc.) - Establish peer-review evaluation panels -Publish 3 discipline-grouped panel reports - Coordinate activities of National Scholarly Publishers’ Forum & National Scholarly Editors’ Forum 7

8. Promote scholarly activity through publication of SAJS Publish 6 issues per annum Increase content in ‘News and Views’ section Increase quality of accepted manuscripts Improve impact factor (2014 ISI impact factor = 1.03) Introduce article-level metrics for improved impact measurement 8

9. Quest Quest: Science for South Africa - full- colour, quarterly, popular science magazine Print-run 25 000 per issue Aimed at learners (Grades 10-12), educators and scientific community to increase public awareness of science Improve Quest impact through – Targeted distribution strategy – Greater cooperation with DBE, University Education Departments, SAASTA, science centres 9

10. Policy Advisory Programme Provide evidence-based science advice in support of policy development Ensure effective dissemination and uptake of reports Host workshops on topics of national importance Conduct commentaries on government policies Localisation/domestication of evidence-based reports Monitor impact of study reports 10

11. Policy Advisory Programme Health Studies M&E of impact of recently published reports: Revitalising Clinical Research and Improved Nutritional Assessment of Micronutrients Continuation of consensus study on Training of Health Workforce in SA (Health Professionals Education) Initiate study on Non-communicable Diseases (NCDs); Complete collaborative study on Sexual and Gender Diversity in Africa Collaborative study on Root Causes for Low Coverage and Under-Immunisation of the African Child with IOM & African science academies 11

12. Policy Advisory Programme Education Studies Finalise consensus study on Revitalising Agricultural Education and Training in SA Consolidate findings of the 3-year LAMAP pilot project Seek funding for continued implementation of LAMAP Initiate consensus study on Mathematical Sciences for the Future 12

13. Policy Advisory Programme Science for Poverty Alleviation Develop an action plan for Standing Committee & refine focus Hold a symposium on a key focus area Humanities Engage key stakeholders to promote cause of the Humanities Initiate annual ASSAf Humanities Scholarly Lecture 13

14. Policy Advisory Programme Biosafety and Biosecurity Launch and disseminate study on The State of Biosafety and Biosecurity in South Africa Monitor and evaluate impact of The State of Biosafety and Biosecurity in South Africa Initiate consensus study on New Genetic Engineering Technologies Host a meeting on The State of Biosafety and Biosecurity in Southern Africa with SADC academies 14

15. Policy Advisory Programme Climate Change Disseminate & monitor & evaluate impact of The State of Green Technologies in South Africa Initiate study on climate change impacts Energy Studies Disseminate & monitor & evaluate impact of consensus study on The State of Energy Research in South Africa Prepare proposal for Biennial Review of State of Energy Research in South Africa Complete consensus study on Technical Readiness of South Africa for Hydraulic Fracturing Host a joint workshop with Leopoldina on renewable energy 15

16. Policy Advisory Programme Science-Policy Nexus Implement tasks in ESASTAP Plus programme Finalise book on The State of Science in South Africa for ASSAf’s anniversary celebrations in 2016 16

17. Liaison Programme Initiate and develop relations with global, African and SADC science Academy networks, national science Academies and other science organisations – Continue to play a leadership role in global scientific organisations e.g. IAP, IAMP, TWAS, OWSD, ICSU, NASAC – Leading role in African science academy development – Preparations for IAP General Assembly in 2016 – Support for ICSU ROA and strengthen relations with ICSU – Give effect to MoUs with Leopoldina and INSA 17

18. Liaison Programme Promote women in science activities -Give effect to OWSD National Chapter through activities that promote women’s participation in science and provide networking opportunities -Host a joint meeting of representatives of all women in science platforms in SA -Increase the number of OWSD members in SA -Host a meeting of OWSD fellowship holders in SA -Finalise a study on Gender and Agriculture 18

19. Liaison Programme Promote young scientists’ activities -Promote participation of young scientists in national scientific activities, including ASSAf Standing Committees -Organise and host an Annual Young Scientists’ Conference – theme is Women’s Empowerment - Identify and nominate young scientists for international activities - Collaborate with and support South African Young Academy of Science (SAYAS) 19

20. Communication and Publications Marketing Academy Production & dissemination of ASSAf reports Monitoring the impact & uptake of evidence-based reports Production & dissemination of SAJS Production & dissemination of Quest magazine Monitor the usage & impact of Quest magazine in schools and other learning institutions Promote science awareness among youth through participating in science events Raising science awareness & engagement through cooperation with government, learning institutions, science advancement entities and business 20

21. 21 PROJECTED BUDGET SUMMARY MTEF PERIOD: 2015/16 TO 2017/18 Income Details2015/162016/17 2017/18 R’000 DST: Baseline allocation 22 991 23 106 24 261 DST: Contract funding 812 1 015 1 111 Foreign funding17001 940 Oppenheimer Memorial Trust 240 - - Income from publications 500 Interest receivable 550 600 Membership fees receivable 86 88 90 Other income - Cohort secretariat 40 Total projected income 26 91927 23928 542

22. 22 Expenditures per programme Details2015/162016/172017/18 R’000 Administration and governance5 7865 7626 055 Communication1 6411 7181 810 Liaison - national and international3 8883 8104 005 Policy advisory programme5 2255 5275 738 Publications3 2953 2793 422 Scholarly publishing programme7 0847 1437 512 Total projected expenditures 26 91927 23928 542

23. Thank you Website: www.assaf.org.zawww.assaf.org.za 23