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10 March 2006
NRF Business Plan 2006/07-2008/09
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1. NRF as Science Council
2. Mandate and strategic approach
3. Structure and scope
4. SAASTA
5. RISA
6. The National Research Facilities
7. New Business Development
8. Finances
ContentsContents
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NRF
RISA(includes SAASTA)
National Facilities
• Research focus a national priority
• Available to researchers
• Major, unique national equipment
• Granting• Public awareness for
S&T• Advocacy for S&T
SABS
• Standards-setting• Consumer
protection
PerformingScience Councils
• CSIR• HSRC• ARC
• CGS• Mintek
• Conduct sector-specific research
MRC
• Conduct sector-specific research
• Granting
Understanding the Science CouncilsUnderstanding the Science Councils
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Promote and support research
through
funding, human resource development and the provision of the necessary research facilities
in order to
facilitate the creation of knowledge, innovation and development in all fields of science and technology, including indigenous knowledge
and thereby to
contribute to the improvement of the quality of life of all the people of the Republic
Mandate of the NRFMandate of the NRF
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A prosperous South Africa and African continent
o steeped in a culture of knowledge
o free of poverty and its attendant diseases and
o proud contributors to the well-being of humanity
VisionVision
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HIGHER EDUCATIONINSTITUTIONS
INDUSTRY
Human ResourcesDevelopmentInterventions
INTERN
ATIONAL LIN
KS
NGOs
GOVTDEPTS
SCIENCECOUNCILS
NRF
South AfricanNational System
of Innovation
GLOBAL
SADC
InnovationInterventions
NRF Mandate in the NSINRF Mandate in the NSI
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• Policy analysis (e.g. benchmarking, alignment with
DST priorities)
• NRF Executive strategic planning workshop
• NRF Board strategic planning workshop
• Formulation of policy options
• Consultation with stakeholder community
• Alignment of 2007/08 Business Plan to five-year
strategic plan
Planning process for future five year strategic plan
Planning process for future five year strategic plan
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o High quality human resourceshuman resources in substantially increasing numbers
o High quality knowledgeknowledge in prioritised areas that address national & continental development needs
o Utilisation of knowledge, technology transfer and innovationinnovation to ensure tangible benefits to society from the knowledge created
o State-of-the-art infrastructureinfrastructure that is essential to facilitate the development of high quality human resources and knowledge
Core Missions (Annexure A)Core Missions (Annexure A)
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o Equity and redress
o Adherence to quality
o Internationalisation of research
o Focus on Africa
o Positioning the NRF within the NSI
o Organisational transformation:
o Business processes and procedures
o Human resources and transformation
o Financial
Cross-cutting Strategic Priorities (Annexure A)
Cross-cutting Strategic Priorities (Annexure A)
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System requirement: Poverty alleviation through Radical HRD intervention
System requirement: Poverty alleviation through Radical HRD intervention
2004 2014 2024
R&D workforce per 1000 of population 0.5 2 6
HE enrolment 500 000 1m 2,4m
PhD throughput/undergraduate enrolment
1/528 1/250 1/80
PhD graduates/annum 800 2000 >5 800
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The production of large numbers of high quality PhDs
required as the bedrock for
an innovative and entrepreneurial knowledge society
The Key Driver of ChangeThe Key Driver of Change
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Quality of life
National Research Foundation
Public S&T outreach
(SAASTA)
Research and Innovation Support &
Advancement
(RISA)
Provision of National Research Facilities
Three Pillars of the NRFThree Pillars of the NRF
Creation of SET human
capital
Stimulation & enhancement of
innovation
Stimulation of enhanced
entrepreneurship Enterprise Development
Innovation
Technology Promotion
Knowledge Generation
Science Advancement
Processes
SAASTANat. FacilitiesFA: Education
Focus Area ProgrammesInstitutional Capacity Dev.Centres of Excellence National Research Facilities
THRIP
THRIP
Innovation Fund
Innovation Fund
Programmes
Desired outcomes
Acting Along the Value ChainActing Along the Value Chain
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• Unlocking the Future
• Distinct SA Research Opportunities
• Conservation & Biodiversity
• Sustainable livelihoods
• Econ Growth & Intntnl. Competitiveness
• ICT & Information Society
• Impact of Globalisation
• IKS
• Education
the dti• THRIPDST• Innovation Fund• International S&T
Agreements• Research Chairs• Centres of ExcellenceDoL• Scarce Skills FundDEAT• Marine & Coastal Mngmnt
• SAAO• HartRAO• HMO• SAIAB• SAEON• NZG• iThemba LABS
Core budget(NRF & stakeholders defines)
Client budget(Mission-driven) National priority
RISA National Facilities
Strategic FocusStrategic Focus
SCIENCE
MISSIONS
MuseumMuseum ZooZoo Observatory
SCIENCE AWARENESS PLATFORM
EDUCATION
SCIENCE
COMMUNICATION
School science support
Science materialsScience materialsCommunication of research to
public audiences
Science and the media
SET Careers
KNOWLEDGE
MANAGEMENT
SAASTA ApproachSAASTA Approach
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• Relations with national and provincial DoEs for maths and science education
• Completing Phase 1 of redevelopment of Johannesburg Observatory as multi-disciplinary science park
• Life Sciences Centre (NZG)
• New national science communication programmes
• Materials development aligned to school curriculum
SAASTASAASTA
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• Investment levels for human resource development
• Rolling out CoE; SARCHI; Innovation Post-doctoral
fellowship programme
• Seamless approach
• GMSA: stakeholder-sensitive service
• KFD: Social sciences, humanities and law
• ICD: Partnerships with HEIs, SCs, etc.
• IT support: NRF on-line
RISA: ChallengesRISA: Challenges
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• Unique positionUnique position in SA knowledge production
• Technology, methods, data pools / collections of international standardinternational standard
• Goals and knowledge diffusion alignedaligned to objectives of NSI
• Critical massCritical mass of equipment, skills & users
• Ability to attract international collaboratorsinternational collaborators
• Provide opportunities of research capacity developmentresearch capacity development to disadvantaged
• Platform for science advancement, education & outreachscience advancement, education & outreach
National FacilitiesNational Facilities
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• Promoting flagship programmes
• Resourcing strategic long-term choices
• Focus on Africa
• Drafting 5-year research plans: research outputs
• International Polar Year
National Facilities: ChallengesNational Facilities: Challenges
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Managing SALT in the steady state
• Developing user community (NASSP)
• Focus on Africa (AISS)
• Collateral Benefits
• IT upgrade
Optical & Infra-red Astronomy
South African Astronomical ObservatorySouth African Astronomical Observatory
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•Radio Astronomy
Kitty; KAT; ….SKA?
Hartebeesthoek Radio Astronomy ObservatoryHartebeesthoek Radio Astronomy Observatory
Re-orientation: Radio Astronomy & Space Geodesy
• Space Geodesy
International Institute for Space Geodesy and Earth Observation
Radio Astronomy and Space Geodesy
Geomagnetism and Space Physics
Hermanus Magnetic Observatory (HMO)
Hermanus Magnetic Observatory (HMO)
•Funding for flagship programme: Ihlabathi
•Science outreach•Post-graduate student training
23• RADIOISOTOPE PRODUCTION• RADIOPHARMACEUTICALS
• RADIOTHERAPY• RADIOBIOLOGY
• Secure funding for MRMC project
• Obtain new Computed Tomography (CT) scanner (R6,5m)
• Development of prototype beam line
• Complete integration of iThemba LABS Gauteng
• Expand IT capacity
iThemba Laboratory for Accelerator Based SciencesiThemba Laboratory for Accelerator Based Sciences
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• Moving National Fish Collection to new collection facility • Balance between Marine, Estuarine and Freshwater research
capacity• Create funding platform for ACEP• Establish a Aquatic Conservation Genetics Laboratory
South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity (SAIAB)South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity (SAIAB)
Aquatic BiodiversityAquatic Biodiversity
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South African Environmental Observation Network (SAEON)South African Environmental Observation Network (SAEON)
In situ environmental observation systems
• Grow SAEON Ndlovu node
• Establish coastal-inshore zone in collaboration with SAIAB
• Designate nodes for the arid lands, forests and grasslands
• Implement information management system using computational technologies
National Zoological GardensNational Zoological Gardens
Promotion of conservation of Africa’s biodiversity for sustainable development
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• Finalising strategic planning alignment with NRF
• Establish research department according to research strategy
• Complete infrastructure projects
• Feasibility study for Life Sciences Centre
National Zoological GardensNational Zoological Gardens
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New Business Development
• Growing the NRF’s financial resources, requires
effective delivery on its mandate, through
– International relations
– Government relations
– Industry relations
– Corporate Communication
– Corporate Branding
2006/07 2007/08 2008/09
R’m R’m R’m
Human Capital in S&T 310 500 750
Research Chairs Initiative 25 157 289
Astronomy Frontiers Programme 22 63 44
Space Geodesy & Earth Observation 10 10 9
Antarctica & Intl. Polar Year 5 5 5
Intl. Post-Doc. Fellowship 57 60 60
HMO Flagship Project 6,5 2 2
SAAO in SALT Era 16 22 19
NZG as a Research Facility 14 14 15
Research &Tech. Infrastructure 127 140 143
NRF Facilities Infrastructure 21 11 11
NRF Healthcare Liability 54 7 7
TOTAL POLICY OPTIONS 667,5 991 1 354
MTEF ALLOCATION 555 586 621
TOTAL MTEF SUBMISSION 1 222,5 1 577 1 975
Growth 136% 29% 25%
MTEF Policy Options & Budget Submission
MTEF Policy Options & Budget Submission
SOURCE 2002/03 2003/04 2004/05Rm Rm Rm
Core Grant From DST 336 379 414 Contract Income 265 329 451 Sundry Income 25 25 49 TOTAL 626 733 914
NRF ACTUAL SOURCES OF FUNDING
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100
200
300
400
500
Core Grant From DST Contract Income Sundry Income
Income Source
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2002/03 Rm
2003/04 Rm
2004/05 Rm
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• Amendment of NRF Act
• Role clarification: DST e.g.
• IKS unit: policy, support interventions, database development
• IPR initiatives vs Innovation Fund initiatives
• Funding for research equipment & R&D infrastructure
• Programmes run on behalf of DST: Innovation Fund; Centres of Excellence; Research Chairs
• Science missions: prioritisation
• DST coordination with DoE
Immediate challenges (1) Immediate challenges (1)
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• Accessing funds obtained through MTEF submission;
DST: R1,2b
• NZG: Due diligence – funding shortfall
• PRMB unfunded liability (R60m)
• Staff capacity to react to ad hoc allocation of funds
Immediate challenges (2)Immediate challenges (2)
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