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STI actions in support of the SDG's

Portfolio Committee - 31 October 2018

Introductory comments

• In preparation for the development of the decadal plan on science, technology, and innovation, a comprehensive audit underway on DST-funded investments and other NSI investments that advance NDP priorities and the SDG's

• SDG knowledge hub established at the University of Pretoria

• Process underway to formalise national-level coordination arrangements for the SDG's

• Two SDG's include a strong focus and STl -related targets

- SDG 9

- SDG 17

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Introductory comments - the international dimension

• UN resolution on STI for SDG's

• Annual STI for SDG forum

• Process underway in several countries to formalise National -level

STI for SDG's Action Plans

• National Audit of STI for SDG's will also feed into South Africa's

inaugural Voluntary National Review (VNR's) that will be tabled at the 7th High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development

(scheduled for 9-18 July 2019)

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UNGA SDG MECHANISMS- UN & TE 1CHNOLOGY

STI and NSI support to the SDG's

Generation and packaging of data for the monitoring of targets, planning, tracking progress, helping government and other

stakeholders make informed decisions, and on-going adjustments required to achieve the

SDGs.

(CSIR, SANSA, HSRC, ARC, SANBI, WRC, MRC)

Development and localization of technological solutions that provide a boost

to the achievement of the SDG's

(TIA, CSIR, ARC, WRC, MRC, Mintek, CGS)

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Generation of knowledge and analysis for policy, planning and delivery

(NRF, HSRC, CSIR, ARC, SANBI, WRC, MRC, ASSAF)

Demonstrating, testing, and diffusion of technological solutions

(TIA, CSI R, ARC, WRC, M RC)

NRF

HSRC

ARC

MRC

CSIR

ASSAF

• 7 Research Chairs

• 2 Centers of Excellence

• Research programmes at HSRC aimed at deepening

the understanding of the social determinants of

poverty

• Community of Practice (managed by the NRF)

• Longitudinal studies (HSRC)

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NRF

HSRC

ARC

MRC

CSIR

SAN SA

WRC

Data and Research (knowledge generation)

• 9 Research Chairs funded at the NRF


• National research facilities

• HSRC longitudinal studies (South African National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey)

• Earth Observation applications (SANSA and CSIR)

Technology development and diffusion:

I • One of the three focus areas of the Bioeconomy Strategy is to support sustainable agriculture

• Development of nutritious supplements (in support of food and nutrition strategy)

• Technology stations in agroprocessing

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NRF

HSRC

MRC

CSIR

WRC

Knowledge generation

• 26 Research Chairs funded at the NRF


• National Research Facility: ILABS

• Major HRSC longitudinal studies {South African National HIV, Behaviour and Health Survey {SABSSM))

• Other HSRC research programmes

Technology development and commercialization - Bioeconomy strategy

• Various programmes

~ Medical diagnostic devices

~ Pharmaceuticals (IKS and non-IKS)

~ Strategic Health Innovation Programme (SHIP)

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HSRC

CSIR

Universities

Non-profit sector

Private sector

Knowledge generation:

• 8 Research Chairs funded at NRF

• HRSC longitudinal studies (Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS)

Technology development and diffusion

• Innovation focus in National Education Collaboration Trust (DBE-led)

• Piloting of technologies (energy, ICT, water and sanitation in schools)

• Technology-focused training programmes (technology stations, mlab, Idea to Product Labs, etc.)

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HSRC

ASSAF

WRC


• Women in Science Programme

• Preferential funding of female postgraduate students

• Inclusion of gender targets in a range of support programmes

• Initiation of a gendered innovation support programme

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NRF • Research infrastructures (entities and universities)

WRC • WADER

CSIR

TIA Technology development, piloting and localization

Universities • South African Sanitation Technology Innovation Programme

• Sanitation Innovation Standards (SABS)

• Point of use clean water access technologies

• Innovation incorporated into national water and sanitation policy

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Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all

..... ~, I I \ j. 4 Research Chairs

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CSIR

TIA

SANE DI

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Universities

• 1 Centre of Excellence

• Clean energy portfolio (SAN EDI)

• Wind, solar, and biomass Atlases

Technology piloting

• Schools (North West and Eastern Cape)

• Municipalities (Gauteng City Region)

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8 DECENT WORK AND EcoNoM1coRowTH Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, ill full and productive employment and decent work for all

• 5 Research Chairs at NRF

NRF • 2 Centers of Excellence

TIA • TIA Youth Innovation Fund

CSIR

Mintek Support to strategic sectors with high growth potential

ARC • Mandela Mining Precinct

• Biorefinery Industry Development Facility

• Sector Innovation Funds

• Private sector sustainable finance initiatives

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~: 9 lNOUSTRY.INNOVATIQN. i I . .

, ANDINFRASTRUCJURE · . Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclu_sive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation . '& ·:; __

NRF

TIA

ARC

MRC

CSIR

MINTEK

HSRC

SAN SA



• Research Facilities - South African Radio Astronomy Observatory (SARAO)

• DST Innovation Bridge

• Office of Digital Advantage

Private sector partnerships

• R&D incentive (DST)

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TIA

ARC

MRC

CSIR

MINTEK

HSRC

SANS A

Private sector

-Technology development and commercialization

• Inclusive growth initiatives: Black Industrialist Programme, Grassroots Innovation Programme, Private sector innovation support instruments

• DST innovation for local economic development portfolio

• Incubators, Offices of Technology Transfer, Technology Stations Programmes

• Provincial township innovation centers e.g. eKasi Labs in Gauteng

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HSRC

CSIR

TIA



• Science Engagement strategy

• Youth Innovation Fund

• Grassroots Innovation Fund

• Innovation for Inclusive Development Programme

• Inclusive technologies

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NRF

HSRC

CSIR

TIA

SANE DI

NDoHS

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• 5 Research Chairs (2 funded at NRF)

• SA Paleontology Strategy (preservation of cultural and natural heritage)

• Green Economy initiative

• STI in human settlements policy

~ DST-NDoHS STI for Sustainable Human Settlements I Roadmap being developed

~ Investment in innovative technologies for sustainable human settlements - due consideration to priority district municipalities

~ Technology deployment incentives

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NRF

HSRC

CSIR

DEA

DTI



• 1 National Research Facility: SAIAB

• National Cleaner Production Centre (at the CSIR)

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CSIR

SANBI

WRC

ARC


• National Research Facility: South African

Environmental Observation Network (SAEON)

• Risk and Vulnerability Atlas

• Adaptation research efforts (SANBI, ARC)

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CSIR

SANS A

DEA



• National Research Facility: South African Institute

for Aquatic Biodiversity (SAIAB)

• Oceans and coastal monitoring information system

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HSRC

CSIR

SANBI

SANS A


• 4 Centres of Excellence

• Nationa l Research Facility: SAEON

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16 PEACE. JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS

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HSRC

CSIR

Non-profit sector

Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all & build effective,

accountable & inclusive institutions at all levels


• Innovation for service delivery portfolio

~ Municipal Innovation Maturity Index

~ Rural Innovation and Assessment Tool

~ Decision-support tools e.g spatial planning; complaints management, etc.

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17 PARTNERSHIPS rnRrnrnoALs Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the @ global partnership for sustainable development


NRF

HSRC

CSIR

ASSAF

NACI

• South African SDG Knowledge Hub at University of Pretoria

• R&D and innovation surveys

• Science and Technology international collaboration agreements

• Various technology development funding

instruments at TIA

• Various programmes to develop and strengthen

innovation skills at TIA

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Concluding remarks

• Preparing a strategic STI for SDG Action plan that will focus on scientific and technological capabilities that enhance South Africa STI standing as well as open market opportunities

• STI for SDG Action will be integrated into the proposed STI Decadal plan

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