The focus is on the intentions of the 2019 Science, Technology and Innovation White Paper to establish a coherent science and technology (STI) system. Analysis of policy documents of selected government departments (Section 3.2): The section describes the results of the analysis of selected policy documents of the investigated departments. Case Studies (Section 3.3): The first case study “Science and Technology Boom in China”. Section 3.3.1) describes in more detail how China achieved its current technological position.
DSI should consider the establishment of the State Institute for Science, Technology and Innovation (GIST).
Proposed Research Study Methodology
Literature Review
- The Importance of Research, Development and Innovation
- Coherence and Policy Failures
- Organisational Structures of Research Systems
- The SA National System of Innovation s
The concept of the NSI has been accepted by a number of countries, including South Africa. Ronayne (1984) reports that 'after a number of years the efficiency of the coordinated system is now in question'. The Constitution (RSA, 1996) provides that the policies of the then government must be implemented in a cooperative manner because in the Republic of South Africa the government is composed of national, provincial and local spheres which are distinct, interdependent and with connected together.
Furthermore, the White Paper aims to transform the system into a coordinating system, through the establishment of the Inter-Ministerial Committee for STI, chaired by the Minister of Science and Innovation.
Analysis of Policy Documents of Selected Government Departments
Government-Wide Policy for Real Estate Management (2005) Water and Sanitation • The Strategic Framework for Water Services (2003). The role of science and technology in the sector is well documented in the selected policies and there is a definitive recognition of the role of DST. For this particular department, only one policy was selected: national integrated information and communication technology (ICT) policy, because this latest policy showed a direct significant use of the terms "research and development", "science", "technology", "innovation", "smart" and acknowledges the role of "Department of Science and Technology".
The Refinement Strategy for the Mineral Industry of South Africa expressly recognizes the role of the DWT.
Case Studies: China and South Africa
Case Study 1: The Take-off of Science and Technology in China
- Introduction
- The Leap Forward and the Cultural Revolution
- Science Renaissance
- The theory of productive forces
- Innovation System
- The Patenting Era
- The Lessons
Deng Xiaoping placed science and technology at the heart of the four modernizations, among others. He said that "The essence of the four modernizations is the mastery of modern science and technology. This is indicative of the importance of S&T that the President and Prime Ministers wanted to give to science and technology.
The role of science and technology as a driver of development is recognized worldwide (NEPAD OST, 2006; NACETEM, 2010).
Case Study 2: Department of Human Settlements – Department of Science and Innovation
- Missions of the two Departments and Collaborative Efforts
- Notable Initiatives of the Directorate Sustainable Human Settlements
- The Lessons
Support the development of institutional capacity and cooperation required to develop sustainable human settlements in accordance with the principles outlined in the Comprehensive Plan and the implementation of the new strategic management model for the national science and technology system. The questionnaire was sent to the director general's office of the 12 departments on May 31, 2021 and their secretaries were copied in the notice. Water and Sanitation • Draft Mine Water Management (MWM) Policy – The Department is currently developing the Mine Water Management Policy which aims to provide a coherent integrated approach across government, the private sector and civil society to the sustainable management of mine water by ; build on existing legislative frameworks; remedying gaps or weaknesses; and exploit opportunities identified in relation to mine water management, including AMD.
NSP Policy – The policy identifies sanitation research and innovation as critical to achieving both national and international requirements in water conservation and demand management, water security and the public health benefits of sanitation, providing a consistent incentive for the sanitary sector to move towards sustainable services. In your opinion, which policies can improve the coherence between your department's policies and programs and the innovation policies and programs of the Department of Science and Innovation? Emphasis is placed on the intentions of the 2019 White Paper on Science, Technology and Innovation to establish a coordinated system of Science and Technology (STI) and that STI should become the responsibility of all government structures.
Below is a summary of the frequency of each concept in the selected documents for the Department (findings in Table 3 and Appendix 1). It is clear that South African Government Departments are aware (to a certain extent) of the importance of the concept of 'innovation' to policy. Seven of the twelve departments acknowledge the role of the Department of Science and Technology / Science and Innovation in their policies, which is encouraging.
That South African government departments are aware of and agree on the importance of the concept of 'innovation' for policy. DSI is considering the establishment of the Government Institute for Science, Technology and Innovation (GIST).
Word search of Policies of selected government departments
There is no point in having the latest technology unless it can be sustainably maintained. These developments coincide with a rapidly changing technology landscape in the context of the fourth industrial revolution. where only some relevant words are highlighted). These developments coincide with a rapidly changing technology landscape in the context of the fourth industrial revolution.
4 Effective collaboration between public and private sector stakeholders will be crucial to build cost-effective digital health solutions, reduce data costs and build better digital health infrastructure within the aspirations of the fourth industrial revolution. Telecommunications and Postal Services, Science and Technology and the Meraka Institute will coordinate programs to deploy support mechanisms for the technology hubs to be established in various centers of the country Key departments involved in the ICT sector include the Department of Telecommunications and Posts . Services,. The Departments of Telecommunications and Postal Services, Science and Technology and the Meraka Institute will coordinate programs to establish support mechanisms for the technology hubs to be established in various centers of the country's Information and Communication.
Industry Notwithstanding interventions such as the Ministry of ICT Science and Technology's Research, Development and Innovation Plan, much remains to be done to position South Africa among the leaders. Telecommunications and Postal Services, Science and Technology and the Meraka Institute will coordinate programs to introduce technology support mechanisms. smart". objects or devices) over the Internet (including, for example, household appliances), enabling them. communicate with each other, with other applications, or with people. research and development programs Intellectual property protection provides much-needed incentives for innovation and creativity by allowing companies to recoup their investments in research and. development and financing of future innovations. nodes that will be established in different centers of the country. White Paper Minerals and Mining Policy for South Africa (1998). highlighting only a few relevant words). highlighting only a few relevant words). emphasizing only a few relevant words) Undoubtedly some of the older mines date back.
Research and development in the mineral industry must be in line with the development of a comprehensive science and technology policy that will address the needs of the country. The state is involved in research and development as part of national science and. In addition, Coal-To-Liquid technology in South Africa further adds to the need for investment in research and technology for the prospects of discovering innovative means of optimizing the use of mineral resources for the benefit of the country.
Defense and aerospace industry - Potential impact: High export growth, strong research and development, and skills development transfer. definition and implementation plans/financing of the Bojanala SEZ in the northwest; Automotive SEZ in Tshwane; Science and high-tech SEZ in Ekindustria;. technologies to reduce utility costs.
Departmental analysis
The Department for Communications and Digital Technologies (DCDT) is in the process of finalizing the ICT and Digital Economy Master Plan. The Ministry of Human Settlements did not mention this in the interview or anything related to the plan. The Minister of Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation is responsible for the Department of Human Settlements; and the Department of Water and Sanitation.
Of the two policies chosen for the Department of Human Settlements, the Department of Housing's White Paper A New Housing Policy and Strategy for South Africa mentioned the word "innovation". The DSI works on social innovation and the collaboration with the Department of Social Development can have a far-reaching impact. Of the two policies selected for the keywords search: White Paper on Municipal Service Partnerships (2004); and the Policy Process on the System of Provincial and Local Government (2007), apparently made no mention of the concepts "research and development", "science", "Fourth Industrial Revolution", "smart" and "Department of Science.
The project is a public-private partnership between DSI, the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI), the Department of Defense (DoD), local companies Bambili Energy and HyPlat, and international companies PowerCell Sweden, Horizon Fuel Cell Technologies (Singapore). ) and Element 1 Corporation (United States). The DSI Water Research Commission provides integration between DSI and the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS). There is DSI's Council for Mineral Technology Research (Mintek), which provides research, development and technology that promotes business development in the minerals and mineral products industry.
There is also the Rock Innovation Program developed in collaboration with the Department of Mineral Resources, CSIR, Council for Geoscience and Mintek. There appears to be significant integration of STI by the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy at the institutional level.
Questionnaire
Please answer the following questions by placing an “x” where appropriate and explain accordingly. To your knowledge, has your department integrated or adopted any aspects of science, technology and/or innovation in its policies or planning framework? If yes, please define the policy and describe in more detail the approach and integrated or adopted aspects of science, technology and innovation (eg evidence).
To your knowledge, your department has integrated or adopted science, technology and/or innovation aspects in its work plan, such as programmes, activities or interventions. If yes, please identify the program and elaborate on the approach and integrated or adopted science, technology and innovation aspects (e.g. applied documentation). To your knowledge, your department has integrated or adopted any aspect of South Africa's science, technology and/or innovation policies (eg the 2019 Science, Technology and Innovation White Paper) into its policies, planning frameworks or work plan.
If Yes, please describe/elaborate on those aspects of South Africa's science, technology and/or innovation policies. If Yes, please elaborate on whether it was a one-off or whether it is consistently so. Does your department have dedicated unit/staff working on science, technology and/ .. or innovation programs or activities?
Does your department have human or infrastructure capabilities to integrate science, technology and/or innovation into your policy and work plan? Do you think science, technology and/or innovation are relevant in your department's policies and work plans?
