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National Innovation Agency, National Advisory Council on Innovation, Academy of Science of South Africa briefings
31 Jul 2014
Briefings were given to the Portfolio Committee by three of the Department of Science and Technology (DST) entities, the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA), National Advisory Council on Innovation (NACI) and Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf).
The TIA noted that innovation was the primary driver of technological growth and ...
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National Research Foundation & Council for Scientific and Industrial Research briefings
30 Jul 2014
The National Research Foundation (NRF) briefed the Committee on its aims and activities, noting that it was mandated to provide funding for research in Higher Education Institutions. It provided the necessary facilities in the country to advance international competitiveness in the field of research, but there was a need for ...
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South African National Space Agency (SANSA) & Human Science Research Council (HSRC) on their 2014 priorities
29 Jul 2014
The South African National Space Agency (SANSA) and the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) presented during the afternoon session of the all-day meeting on 30 July 2014.
SANSA presented its programmes, 2014/15 priorities and deliverables, financials, and key performance indicators. Its mandate was the promotion and use of space, foster ...
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Department of Science and Technology on its 2014 Strategic Plan
2 Jul 2014
The Portfolio Committee in its first meeting received a briefing on the annual performance of the Department of Science and Technology (DST) and its entities. The Director General and a team of Deputy Director Generals presented the annual performance plan and budget briefing for the years 2014/15.The presentation comprised of ...
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Election of Chairperson
25 Jun 2014
The Committee met for the first time to elect a Chairperson. In a process led by the Committee Secretary, Dr Goqwana was nominated and seconded without objection as the Chairperson of the Committee.
A brief introduction, where all Members and Support Staff were requested to introduce themselves was facilitated by ...