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NACI News in 2009

Launch of Facing the facts booklet, 2009

facing the facts booklet - 2009A booklet, Facing the facts 2009 was launched by the Minister of Science and Technology, Naledi Pandor on Tuesday 25 August 2009 in Parliament. The updated booklet is an important contribution to the Department of Science and Technology’s efforts to mainstream women in the SET sector.

The updated Facing the Facts is based on a study commissioned by the Science, Engineering and Technology for Women (SET4W) committee, one of the sub-committees of the National Advisory Council on Innovation (NACI) established to advise the Ministry of Science and Technology on how to achieve gender equity in the sector.

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First meeting of the newly established INNOV4DEV sub-committee of NACI

The newly established sub-committee of the National Advisory Council on Innovation (NACI),Innovation for Development (INNO4DEV), held its very first meeting (mini workshop) on 03 July 2009 at the Department of Science and Technology (DST). The purpose of the meeting was to distil from discussions short actions that could be implemented by INNO4DEV committee during 2009/10 fiscal year.

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Inauguration of 3rd NACI Council

2009-2012 Council with MinisterThe third National Advisory Council on Innovation (NACI) held its inaugural meeting on Tuesday 2 June 2009Â at Villa Sterne Boutique Hotel, Pretoria. The guest of honor at this meeting was Ms Naledi Pandor, the newly appointed Minister of Science and Technology. The meeting was attended by NACI Councillors and members of the NACI Secretariat. Dr Steve Lennon, chairperson of NACI chaired the meeting.

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NACI lunch-seminar – Swedish Research & Innovation System and VINNOVA Policies and lessons learnt

Dr Anne Lidgard, a Programme Director and member of the management team of the Innovation Actors Division at VINNOVA in Sweden presented a paper entitled “Swedish Research & Innovation System and VINNOVA Policies and lessons learnt” at a NACI seminar held on 18 March 2009 at the DST. The seminar was attended by the members of the NACI Secretariat and the DST officials from various programmes. VINNOVA is the Swedish Governmental Agency for Innovation Systems that is tasked with promoting sustainable growth by financing needs-driven R&D and developing innovation systems.

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