Programme 4: Human Capital and Knowledge Systems The Human Capital and Knowledge Systems Programme aims to develop and implement national programmes to produce knowledge and develop human capital and the associated infrastructure, equipment and public research services. This Programme comprises 41.1 per cent of the Department's total budget, increasing from R1.95 billion in 2011/12 to R2 billion in 2012/13. This represents a 1.4 per cent decrease in real terms. In terms of economic classification, the bulk of the Programme's allocation, R2 billion, is used for to departmental agencies (R1.6 billion), non-profit institutions (R285.1 million) and R99.9 million for public corporations and private enterprises. The National Research Foundation (NRF) receives R1.07 billion of the allocation for Transfers and subsidies. The Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) receives R13.5 million, and R279.5 million of the allocation to non-profit institutions, is allocated for Research and Development Infrastructure. The R99.9 million allocated to Public corporations and private enterprises goes to the South African National Research Network (SANReN). Programme 5: Socio-Economic Partnerships The Socio-economics Partnerships Programme aims to serve as a strategic partner within government and with industry, contributing to South Africa's transition to a knowledge economy. This Programme comprises 28.7 per cent of the Department's total budget, increasing from R1.27 billion in 2011/12 to R1.42 billion in 2012/13, representing a 5.6 per cent increase in real terms.