NACI Indicators Reference Group Launches “South African Science & Technology Indicators 2009”

The NACI Indicators Reference Group launches the South African Science and Technology Indicators 2009 at the Department of Science and Technology Auditorium on 29th April 2010 from 13:00 to 14:00.

The South African Science and Technology Indicators 2009, an update of the 2008 report, provides an overall picture of South Africa’s National System of Innovation by presenting statistical data relating to trends and performance. Science and technology indicators are essential tools used by countries for monitoring and evaluating the performance of their national innovation systems. South Africa is no exception. When such indicators are founded on common international practice, they can also be used to analyse our progress (or lack of progress) and position relative to other countries.

The Indicators Reference Group (IRG) is a permanent national advisory committee of the National Advisory Council on Innovation (NACI) created with the principal objective of advising NACI and the Minister of Science and Technology on the development and effective operation of a comprehensive science, technology and innovation indicator system.