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

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

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 3

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. 4

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). 5

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

NACI Governance structure 7 NACI Secretariat Executive Committee NACI Council 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 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

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

2012/13 Key Outputs 9 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 :

2012/13 Key Outputs 10 WORKSHOP/EVENTLOCATIONDATE Strategic Engagement on the National Development PlanPretoria24 April 2012 Workshop on “the Proposed SET Gender Policy Framework”Pretoria08 August 2013 NACI Council’s Presentation of Policy Advice to the Minister for Science and Technology Pretoria24 August 2012 Presentation of NACI inputs on the Women Empowerment & Gender Equality Bill Pretoria11 December 2012 NACI Biotechnology workshop: “Translational research – from laboratory to industry” Pretoria20 February 2013 NACI Seminar on Biotechnology: “ Translational Research- from laboratory to industry” Pretoria21 February 2013 NACI Roundtable Discussion on “ Strategies for raising awareness to advance and promote innovation in the public & private sector” Pretoria1 March 2013

Strategic ObjectiveAchievements Monitoring, Evaluation & Indicators Three new projects were initiated and implemented Assessment of STI indicator system: The project assessed the data that forms the basis for STI indicators The Innovation Portal: information storage, reduce fragmentation and provide data, reports, analyses and discussions to enhance organisational functioning. South African S&T Indicators’ publication: annually provides statistical analysis on system performance Key Outputs Cont… 11

Strategic ObjectiveAchievements Development of a National Innovation Framework Draft National Innovation Framework has been developed Key Outputs Cont… 12

Strategic ObjectiveAchievements Infrastructure for Research Development and Innovation A research study has been initiated to review current infrastructure for research and innovation. The review process which commenced in the period under review will culminate in a road map of the state of infrastructure for research and innovation in the country Key Outputs Cont… 13

Key Outputs Cont… Strategic ObjectiveAchievements Strengthening Skills for Mathematics, Science and Technology Policy advice provided in 2012/13  The need for integrated information system to provide data on the demand for skills in the country.  Maintaining balance between a demand for high end skills and industries demand for intermediate skills.  The need to revisit SETA model to ensure optimal functioning of these institutions.  The scaling up of PhD production.  Coordination between DHET and DST in funding higher education. 14

Key Outputs Cont… Strategic ObjectiveAchievements Bioeconomy Policies and Strategies Bioprospecting South Africa’s biodiversity Intellectual property in the context of biotechnology Bioethics in research NACI input into TIA review Inputs into DST Bioeconomy Strategy 15

Outline of Presentation 3 3 Key Outputs for the NACI Council Overview 1 1 Introduction 4 4 International Benchmarking SA’s National System of Innovation 5 5 NACI Resources 6 6 Way Forward

Table 1: BRICS countries ranking on Global Innovation Index 17 International Benchmarking SA’s National System of Innovation 2008/092009/102010/112011/12 South Africa Brazil India Russia China

Table 2: BRICS countries ranking on Knowledge Economy Index 18 International Benchmarking SA’s National System of Innovation (Cont…) Most Recent Year South Africa Brazil India Russia China

Table 3: BRICS countries ranking on Global Competitiveness Index 19 International Benchmarking SA’s National System of Innovation(Cont…) 2008/092009/102010/112011/122012/13 South Africa Brazil India Russia China

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. 20

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. 21

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

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

NACI Resources (Cont…) 24 Financial Report Economic Classification Main Appropriation Shifting Of Funds Virement Final Appropriation Actual Expenditure Savings/ Excess R'000 Compensation Of Employees 7, , Goods And Services7,979 (96)-7,8834,8952,988 Interest And Rent On Land Machinery And Equipment (28) Transfers And Subsidies Thefts & Losses Total15, ,7413,804

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

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