NATIONAL ADVISORY COUNCIL ON INNOVATION
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NACI was officially established under the National Advisory Council on Innovation Act No. 55 of 1997. Its core mandate was to serve as an advisory body to the Minister of Science and Innovation, with the goal of promoting innovation and the effective use of science and technology to achieve national development goals.
To provide evidence-based advice to the Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation and, through the minister, Inter-ministerial Committee (IMC) and Presidential Plenary for STI, and the Cabinet, on STI matters, through research expertise and stakeholder engagement.
To provide evidence-based advice to the Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation and, through the minister, Inter-ministerial Committee (IMC) and Presidential Plenary for STI, and the Cabinet, on STI matters, through research expertise and stakeholder engagement.
Act No. 55 of 1997.
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National policy dialogue on Industrialisation through Innovation
The Dialogue aims to bring together policymakers, researchers, academia, industry leaders, entrepreneurs, development partners and regional institutions from South Africa and the African continent to explore how science, technology and innovation can be leveraged to drive re-industrialisation, economic transformation and inclusive growth.
This high-level virtual session brings together thought leaders, policymakers, and researchers to reflect on the STIK Report and chart a course for what comes next. Specifically, the session will: i Share the key findings from the STIK Cooperation Report with a broad audience of stakeholders.
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