dst 2014/15 annual performance plan and budget vote 34 select committee on communication and public...

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.


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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.


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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.


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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.


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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)

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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

ps

DDG:Technolog

y Innovatio

n

DDG:Technolog

y Innovatio

n

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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Research output:doubling in 8 years

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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