The uptake of science, technology and innovation by sector departments
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2022
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Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) & Department of Science and Innovation (DSI)
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Abstract
Webinar presented on 20 July 2022.
Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) is an important construct in South Africa’s policy discourse as illustrated in key national planning frameworks, such as the National Development Plan (NDP) and the 2019 White Paper on Science, Technology and Innovation. The White Paper focuses on the use of STI to accelerate inclusive socio-economic growth, transformation and to respond to the global technological advancement, such as 4th industrial revolution (4IR). Furthermore, the White Paper seeks to ensure that all departments working in areas that affect STI are open to innovation uptake and that there is policy coherence across the national innovation system (NSI). The Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) is committed to ensuring that STI is integrated into the planning of relevant government departments and STI programmes.
The Innovation for Inclusive Development (IID) seminar series is one of the instruments designed to inform and influence the uptake of demonstrated innovation and technologies by other sector departments. The DSI has undertaken twelve (12) IID seminars thus far in partnership with the Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) since inception in 2018, however, the integration of these technologies by various government departments in their policies and programmers is unknown. It is on this basis that the DSI and ASSAf commissioned Quantitative Evidence Research to conduct a policy research study to ascertain whether departments are responsive to STI and open to innovation uptake.
The objective of the event is to share the preliminary report and recommendations based on policy document analysis and a survey of twelve (12) sector Departments. It is envisaged that the event will create awareness to encourage sector Departments, both national and provincial, to adapt STIs in their policies and programmes and also to participate in the next phase of the study. National and Provincial Government departments, policy and decision-makers and the public are encouraged to participate in the webinar.
The IID seminar series is a project initiative of the DSI Programme 5, designed to provide a platform for open and collective thinking between the science policy and community of practice to generate evidence-based knowledge on Science and Technology (S&T) innovations to advance local economic development and also provide insights to support evidence-based policy and decision making to enhance service delivery.
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MP4 Video; Size: 1.79 GB; Duration: 2:48 min
Please cite as: Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) and Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) (2022) The uptake of science, technology and innovation by sector departments. Available at: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11911/244
Please cite as: Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) and Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) (2022) The uptake of science, technology and innovation by sector departments. Available at: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11911/244
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Thwala, Melusi
; Soodyall, Himla ; Mosiea, Tshepang ; Mirembe, Jennifer ; Pouris, Annastasios ; Taylor, Stephen Subject
National Development Plan , White Paper on Science, Technology and Innovation , Inclusive socio-economic growth , Transformation , Global technological advancement , 4th Industrial Revolution (4IR) , National Innovation System (NSI) , SDG 8 , SDG 9DOI
Citation
Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) and Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) (2022) The uptake of science, technology and innovation by sector departments. Available at: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11911/244
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Non-Peer Reviewed