South Africa Science, Technology and Innovation Indicators Report 2023

The report outlines the state of STI in South Africa in the context of deepening global economic, ecological, and social crises. Commissioned by the National Advisory Council on Innovation (NACI), the report examines investments in research, development, and innovation, STI human resources, innovation in manufacturing, digital competitiveness, and the distribution of research and development (R&D) in provinces, among other indicators. The report compares South Africa’s performance with various countries, identifying the relative strengths and weaknesses of the national system of innovation. It also indicates progress in creating conditions conducive to the translation of innovative R&D into useful technologies with a positive impact on the economy, society, and the environment.

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