1. DST CORPORATE STRATEGY: GOVERNMENT SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY SYSTEM
Overview:
Introduction
Objectives
Governance and Investment
Governance Model Developments
Expenditure Trends
Service Delivery Objectives and Indicators
Science Vote
Conclusion
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2. DST CORPORATE STRATEGY: PROGRAMME 4
Introduction
DST to provide an integrated view of public expenditure in R&D.
Cabinet approved the new strategic management model to improve the state of affairs in March 2004.
From Science Vote to Government S&T Expenditure Plan
Cross-cutting science and technology
Sector-specific science and technology
Critical technology intensive services
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3. DST CORPORATE STRATEGY: PROGRAMME 4
Objectives
To build, fund and monitor a cohesive national research system.
To contribute to technology advancement and service delivery, as determined by the key performance indicators.
Coherent, effective and efficient S&T system.
Effective and efficient utilisation of public resources.
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4. Governance and Investment
Increase in national investment in research and development (23% /5).
The OECD average across public and private sectors is 2,15% of GDP.
National investment to reach 1% of GDP over the next six years (R5-R10 billion).
DST to provide funding and a sound governance framework for SET, and monitor its performance.
To provide SET human resources more representative of our nation.
To promote excellence in science that is uniquely South African with a global competitive edge.
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5. Governance Model Developments
The new high-level functional model for governance purposes is divided into three core types:
Cross-cutting science and technology
Sector specific science and technology
Critical Technology Intensive Services
To guide clusters and government on the deployment of resources in these 3 critical functions.
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6. DST CORPORATE STRATEGY: PROGRAMME 4
Expenditure Trends
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7. EXPENDITURE ESTIMATES
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8. ECONOMIC CLASSIFICATION
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9. Service Delivery Objectives and Indicators
Transfer of SANAP from DEAT to DST.
Transfer of NZG from DAC to the NRF.
Establishment of SACNASP.
Re-alignment of the National Laser Centre.
Re-positioning of CSIR.
Veterinary research in South Africa.
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10. MEDIUM TERM OUTPUT TARGETS
Measurable Objective: To build, fund & monitor a cohesive national research system that is run efficiently and effectively in order to contribute to technology advancement and service delivery, as determined by the key performance indicators
Sub-programme
Output
Measure/
Indicator
Target
Internal Governance
Effective & efficient utilisation of public resources
Prescribed reports & submissions on time
Compliance with PFMA, MTEF & MTSF
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11. MEDIUM TERM OUTPUT TARGETS
Sub-programme
Output
Measure/
Indicator
Target
System Investment & Governance
Coherent, effective & efficient system
Reconfiguration according to new gov. framework
New approach to budget in place before 2004/5 budget cycle is complete
Alignment of dept and SCs R & D plans with NRDS
R & D plans in key line depts in place
Institutional performance management & key perf. targets in place
Ongoing evaluation of institutions & programmes relative to targets
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12. KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATOR FRAMEWORKS
Perspective
Indicator
Stakeholder
Alignment to national goals
Financial
Sustainability
Organisational
Quality of business processes, products & services
Learning & Growth
KM, Innovation & human capital to enhance competitiveness
Transformation
Demographics, gender, disability
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13. DST CORPORATE STRATEGY: PROGRAMME 4
Branch profile
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14. DST CORPORATE STRATEGY: PROGRAMME 4
Science Vote
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15. DST CORPORATE STRATEGY: PROGRAMME 4
Conclusion
To change the Science Vote to reflect government S&T overall expenditure.
Use of institutional governance frameworks and financial instruments.
DST to be responsible for a single Budget Vote (exclude the allocations to institutions not linked directly to DST).
DST to consolidate spending plans for sector-specific departments.
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