Programme 1: Administration - This programme, consisting of five sub- programmes, is responsible for the overall management of the Department, and ensures that the organisations funded, comply with good corporate governance practices, and align their activities with the strategic focus of the NSI. It is also responsible for monitoring and evaluating the performance of the science councils. Programme 2: Research, Development and Innovation - This programme, consisting of four sub-programmes, facilitates knowledge generation and exploitation through R&D in space science, the bio-economy and energy. Its purpose is to provide policy leadership in long term and cross cutting research and innovation in the NSI. The strategic objectives of Programme 2 are: