Strategic Advice
Sound and relevant science and technology policy depends on a foundation of accurate, timely information. Through its activities, the Strategic Advice Unit ensures that the necessary data and recommendations are available when required for internal decision making at the NRF or by national decision makers. The Unit assists the NRF in positioning itself in the dynamic arena of global science and technology policy.
In fulfilment of its mission, the Strategic Advice team:
- provides well-researched information and advice on S&T policy to the board, executive and management of the NRF, government departments, ministers, and others for the general benefit of science, engineering and technology (SET) in South Africa;
- determines priority areas in SET for research development and management;
- draws up frameworks and benchmarks for NRF programme development and management;
- establishes and maintains information databases in areas such as human resources, innovation, research equipment, secondary and tertiary education, and research institutions, and subscribes to international databases; and
- develops and publishes science and technology indicators.
Full details on the Strategic Advice Unit are available from:
Statistical Analyst: Simon Netshifhefhe
email: simon@nrf.ac.za
tel: (012) 481-4135
Strategic Analyst: Ntungu Masindi
email: ntungu@nrf.ac.za
tel: (012) 481-4111
National Research Foundation
PO Box 2600
0001 PRETORIA
South Africa
