Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) The Human Sciences Research Council was established in 1968 to undertake, promote and coordinate research in the human and social sciences. The Council's strategic goals over the medium term are to: . advance social sciences and humanities for public use by initiating, undertaking and fostering basic and applied research in human and social sciences, and geopolitical issues; . contribute to development and social progress in Africa by conducting research and analysing and publishing data that aims to address developmental challenges locally, regionally and globally; . contribute to the development of a skilled and capable workforce in South Africa and elsewhere in Africa by providing opportunities for masters and doctoral candidates as well as postdoctoral fellows; . preserve its library holdings through digitisation and preserved data sets from data collected by its researchers and share this with others for further analysis; . effect transformation at senior level to reflect race and gender demographics; and . improve and implement effective and efficient systems of financial management and good corporate governance. South African National Space Agency (SANSA) The South African National Space Agency is broadly required to promote the peaceful use of space, foster international cooperation in space related activities, and facilitate the creation of an environment that is conducive to space technology and industrial development. The Agency's strategic goals over the medium term are to: . deliver world class and efficient services that yield social and economic benefits; . conduct cutting edge research and development, and innovation in space science, communications, navigation and space physics; . develop human capital in astrosciences; . contribute to a competitive national space industry and astronautics; . support and promote the creation of an environment that is conducive to industrial development in space technology; . advance scientific, engineering and technological competencies and capabilities through human capital development outreach programmes, and infrastructure development; and . strengthen South Africa's visibility in the global space arena.