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Science and Technology
Bio-economy Strategy update: Department of Science and Technology briefing
27 May 2015
The Department of Science and Technology (DST) briefed the Portfolio Committee on its Bio–economy strategy, saying that this had been in place for some time and was built around coordinated efforts that recognised three key economic areas likely to benefit, namely, agriculture, health and industry and environment. In 2014 the ...
Science and Technology
Marine and Antarctic Research Strategy: Department of Science & Technology briefing
20 May 2015
The Department of Science and Technology (DST) briefed the Committee on the Marine and Antarctic Research Strategy (MARS), putting it into context. It was noted that South Africa was surrounded by the ocean on three sides and has a coastline 3 924 km long, which included the Prince Edward Island ...
Science and Technology
DST International Cooperation & Resources Programme on agreements tabled in Parliament; Committee Report on Department of Science and Technology Budget
13 May 2015
The Committee was briefed by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) on its International Cooperation and Resources (ICR) programme, covering agreements tabled in Parliament as well as other South African strategic agreements and international relations activities related to science and technology.
The Department had five high level priorities. These ...
Trade, Industry and Competition
Space Affairs Act: Proposed Amendments: SA Council for Space Affairs briefing; Budget Report deliberations
12 May 2015
The South African Council for Space Affairs (SACSA) gave a briefing on the review of the Space Affairs Act, which currently governed space affairs in South Africa. The Act was passed in 1993 and amended in 1995. There had been significant developments since then in the national space arena, including ...
Science and Technology
Department of Science and Technology & National Advisory Council on Innovation on Annual Performance Plans and Budget, with Minister in attendance
22 Apr 2015
The Portfolio Committee on Science and Technology was briefed by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) and the National Advisory Council on Innovation (NACI) on their annual performance plans and budget, with the Minister in attendance.
The DST was making a strenuous effort to ensure that it was appropriately ...
Science and Technology
National Research Foundation, Technology Innovation Agency, South African National Space Agency & Council for Scientific and Industrial Research
15 Apr 2015
Briefings were given to the Portfolio Committee by four of the Department of Science and Technology (DST) entities, namely the National Research Foundation (NRF), the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA), the South African National Space Agency (SANSA) and the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR).
The NRF advised the Committee ...
Science and Technology
Human Sciences Research Council & Academy of Science of South Africa on their Strategic and Annual Performance Plans
14 Apr 2015
The Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) and Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) presented their annual performance plans to the Portfolio Committee on Science and Technology.
The HSRC described the challenges that they faced. These included:
- The misalignment between research demands and information technology (IT) capabilities/capacity, which the ...
Science and Technology
Health Innovation and Research and Development (R&D): briefing by Department of Science and Technology Medical Research Council
11 Mar 2015
The Department of Science and Technology (DST) and the Medical Research Council (MRC) briefed the Committee on Health Innovation and highlighted the Strategic Partnership for Health (SHIP) projects and cooperation around research and health that both were involved in. At the outset, the DST affirmed that health was essential to ...
Science and Technology
Department of Science and Technology Centres of Competence: Departmental briefing
4 Mar 2015
The Department of Science and Technology (DST) briefed the Committee on the set up, achievements and plans of the DST Centres of Competence (COCs). These were described as presenting opportunities for commercialising research, maximising profits, research development and overall development for South Africa and its partners. COCs were still largely ...
Science and Technology
Department of Science and Technology on its 2nd and 3rd Quarter Performance for 2014/15
25 Feb 2015
The Department of Science and Technology (DST) presented their second and third quarterly performances to the Portfolio Committee on Science and Technology.
Second Quarter Performance
DST, as the custodial coordinator for the development of the National System of Innovation (NSI), influenced this system through key strategies such as the National ...