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CSIR PRESENTATION TOCSIR PRESENTATION TOTHE PORTFOLIO COMMITTEETHE PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE ARTS, CULTURE, LANGUAGE, ARTS, CULTURE, LANGUAGE, SCIENCE and TECHNOLOGY SCIENCE and TECHNOLOGY
18 March 200318 March 2003
Dr Sibusiso SibisiDr Sibusiso SibisiPresident & CEOPresident & CEO
www.csir.co.za 2003
CSIR MandateCSIR Mandate
Constituted as a Science Council by an Act of Parliament:
“In the national interest, the CSIR, through directed and multi-disciplinary research and
technological innovation, should foster industrial and scientific development, either by itself, or in partnership with public or private sector institutions, to contribute to the improvement of the quality of life of the people in South
Africa”.
(Extract from CSIR Act)
CSIR: Facts & FiguresCSIR: Facts & Figures
Annual turnover of about R900 million per annum
Approaching external funding of 68%Staff complement of 2 583 including over 692
post-graduate qualified staff (PhD/MSc), 1076 graduates and over 422 Technikon-qualified staff
Eight major operating Business Units, active in fields ranging from aeronautics, bio/chemical technologies, materials, mining, information and communications, clothing and textiles, manufacturing, to housing, transport, food processing and the environment
Major laboratories in Pretoria, Johannesburg, Cape Town, Stellenbosch, Port Elizabeth and Durban; representation in all provinces
New Policy EnvironmentNew Policy Environment& Priorities& Priorities
Vision 2014
National R&D Strategy
Microeconomic Reform Strategy
National Human Resources Strategy
Integrated Manufacturing Strategy
Also, WSSD and NEPAD create new priorities
CSIR’s Response &CSIR’s Response &Performance 2002/2003Performance 2002/2003
Science and Technology
CSIR Performance
Examples of Innovations
Science and TechnologyScience and Technology
Strategic management of innovation requires strong SET base and alliances
Parliamentary grant is invested in core competences and capabilities
Indicators for SET: S&T human resources, transformation, technical outputs, research infrastructure, perceptions (customers/stakeholders), impact
Science and Technology Science and Technology (cont)(cont)
Response to National R&D Strategy Missions All Technology Missions: biotechnology,
information technology, manufacturing technology, value addition to natural resources, poverty reduction
Additional Research Missions: e.g. energy, environmental technology, infrastructure technologies, space technologies
Science and Technology Science and Technology (cont)(cont)
CSIR published its first State of Science and Technology report in 2002
Technical outputs (2001) Research papers: 116 CSIR reports: 1980 Conference proceedings: 147 Patents: 26 Demonstrations (pilot plants,
prototypes): 3
CSIR Product InnovationsCSIR Product Innovations
Integrated freight and logistics database Iflo: web-based integrated freight and
logistics product for transportation industry Contains freight information, forecasts,
logistical tools, decision support Zinc alloy for automotive applications
Limits to alloys for under-bonnet components i.t.o. increased operating temperatures
Development of more creep-resistant zinc alloy
Involves network of local and international partners
CSIR Product Innovations CSIR Product Innovations (cont)(cont)
Product development portal National Product Development Centre Assistance to local product
developers and inventors Contains information on development
process of new products Contains password-protected
collaboration platform
CSIR Process InnovationsCSIR Process Innovations
Combating illegal vehicle trafficking Used by Southern African Regional Police
Chiefs Cooperation Organisation (12 member countries)
Standardisation of Vehicle Clearance certificates to reduce international vehicle theft
Micro-encapsulation Polymer coating of materials sensitive to
UV light, O2 and heat, e.g. vaccines Environmentally friendly process CSIR and IDC establish Ellipsoid (Pty) Ltd,
exclusive licensee
CSIR Process Innovations CSIR Process Innovations (cont)(cont)
Food technology projects New drying technique for high-quality shelf-
stable fruits Technology for high-quality fermented
products from cassava, soybean, palm oil Collaboration of European and African partners
Sustainable construction in developing countries Agenda 21 for Sustainable Construction in
Developing Countries (International Council for Research and Innovation project)
Identified barriers to sustainable construction and actions for government, research, NGOs and private sector
CSIR Services InnovationsCSIR Services Innovations
Accessibility for people with disabilities Cooperative DFID project: India, Malawi,
Mozambique, Mexico, South Africa Guidelines for planners on low-cost methods
to improve accessibility Space operations and applications
High resolution imagery directly at CSIR (1.8m res)
Growth areas identified for electricity provision (change detection)
Global space industry contracts with Boeing (New Spaceway Satellite Tracking Station), Lockheed Martin (ground support for NASA missions), Eutelsat (satellite monitoring)
CSIR Services Innovations CSIR Services Innovations (cont)(cont)
Bio-incubator South African start-up ventures in
biotechnology Aim: support 20 tenants, employ 60 people Funded through GODISA Programme
Environmental Impact Assessment for Mozal EIAs as part of Phases 1 and 2 of aluminium
smelter and port terminal developments Public consultations, impact on regional
economy, emissions, storm water release, traffic, noise, dredging operations, etc
CSIR Services Innovations CSIR Services Innovations (cont)(cont)
Social SecurityExamples of projects:
Crime Prevention Centre: border control improvement, organised crime research
From defence base: chemical techniques and forensics, specialised vehicle developments, perimeter protection
ICT applications: Volunteer Child Network for combating child abuse
Policy support
CSIR Plans for 2003/2004CSIR Plans for 2003/2004
CSIRCSIR
CSIR developed a new strategy document in 2002, i.e. Strategy 2008
Inputs into the wide discussions during development: National R&D Strategy NEPAD Integrated Manufacturing Strategy Microeconomic Reform Strategy Vision 2014 National Human Resources Strategy
Alignment with the National R&D
Strategy
Consolidating SET excellence
Enhance professionalism in innovation
and business excellence
Ensuring sustainable development
Accessing and developing the best
minds
CSIR Organisational Priorities &CSIR Organisational Priorities &Initiatives from “Strategy 2008”Initiatives from “Strategy 2008”
CSIR CSIR Challenges & OpportunitiesChallenges & Opportunities
Challenges Worrying trend of declining private sector R&D
Total 0.69% GDP, ±52% by business Availability of skilled human resources, particularly at TEIs
CSIR continuously forging closer links with TEIsWorking with Sector Education & Training
Authorities (SETAs) Opportunities
National R&D Strategy Government spend on R&D is starting to grow Creating international alliances
Private Sector R&D:Private Sector R&D:Role of CSIRRole of CSIR
Continue to service private sector efficiently/ effectively: R245million target 2003/2004
Access funds with partners, linked to National R&D Strategy: Biotechnology, Manufacturing (etc.)
Encourage partnerships such as Technology & Human Resources for Industry Programme (Thrip) (e.g. Deep Mine), Innovation Fund
Access venture/seed fundsWork with and develop new sectors such as
Aerospace
International AlliancesInternational Alliances
CSIR examples include:
Global Research Alliance (GRA)
Global Mining Research Alliance
(GMRA)
World Association of Industrial
Technology Research
Organisations (WAITRO)
Thank you
For additional information please contact:Ms Azeza Fredericks
CSIR Parliamentary Liaison OfficerTel. +27 021 461 0612Fax. +27 021 462-7588
E-mail. [email protected]
www.csir.co.za 2003
Additional SlidesAdditional Slides
CSIR Budget SummaryCSIR Budget Summary(R’millions)(R’millions)
Actual2001/200
2
Forecast2002/200
3
Budget2003/20
04
% Change2003/2004
to 2002/2003
INCOME:Parliamentary GrantExternal IncomeInterestRoyaltiesTotal
303
564142
883
298
606132
919
323
6541211
1000
+8
+8-8
+450+9
EXPENSES:PeopleOtherTotal
NET MARGIN
440429869
14
460443903
16
500482982
18
+9+9+9
+12
Technological Core Competency
CSIR investment into core competences (%)
2001/02 2002/03 2003/04
Manufacturing 31 24 24.5
Information (ICT) 22.5 29 29.5
Environment 10.5 9 10
Biosciences 11 11 11
Infrastructure 10 12 11
TOTAL 85 85 86
CSIR Investment of Core FundingCSIR Investment of Core Fundingin Core Competencesin Core Competences
CSIR Performance CSIR Performance 2002/20032002/2003
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ReviewsReviews
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2001: Roads & Transport Technology, Satellite Applications Centre
2002: Crime Prevention Centre, Environmentek
2003 (planned): CSIR Review (follow-up from 1997 SETI Review)
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HR Planning to 2002:HR Planning to 2002:Actual Performance as atActual Performance as at
31 March 200231 March 2002
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Doctoral Masters Honours B-degree Technikon
Sep-2000 Mar-2001 Sep-2001 Mar-2002
CSIR Qualification BreakdownCSIR Qualification BreakdownSeptember 2000 to March 2002September 2000 to March 2002
Thank you
For additional information please contact:Ms Azeza Fredericks
CSIR Parliamentary Liaison OfficerTel. +27 021 461 0612Fax. +27 021 462-7588
E-mail. [email protected]
www.csir.co.za 2003