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NRF: Annual Report 2005/06. 11 October 2006. SABS. Performing Science Councils. Standards-setting Consumer protection. NRF. RISA (includes SAASTA). CSIR HSRC ARC. CGS Mintek. Granting Public awareness for S&T. Conduct sector-specific research. National Facilities. MRC. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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11 October 2006NRF: Annual Report 2005/06
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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
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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Contextual issuesContextual issues
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Contextual issuesContextual issues
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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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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 MissionsCore Missions
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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 PrioritiesCross-cutting Strategic Priorities
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Operationalisation of strategyOperationalisation of strategy
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Operationalisation: RISAOperationalisation: RISA
