Reports
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- R&D Survey reports
- Business Innovation Survey reports
- R&D and Innovation Capabilities in State-Owned Enterprises reports
- Survey of IP and Technology Transfer report
- African Innovation Outlook reports
- National Survey of R&D in Agriculture 2010/11 report
R&D Survey reports
One of CeSTII’s flagship surveys, the annual South African National Survey of Research and Experimental Development is conducted on behalf of the South African Department of Science and Innovation.
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All reports (2001/02 - 2022/23)
- R&D Survey Statistical Report 2018/19 (released 18 February 2021)
- R&D Survey Main Report 2018/19 (released 30 July 2021)
- R&D Survey Statistical Report 2017/18 (released 24 October 2019)
- R&D Survey Main Report 2017/18 (released 27 August 2020)
- R&D Main Report 2016/17 (released 15 February 2019)
- R&D Survey Statistical Report 2016/17 (released 26 October 2018)
- R&D Survey Main Analysis Report 2014/2015 (released 17 April 2017)
- R&D Survey Statistical Report 2014/2015 (released 17 April 2017)
- R&D Survey Main Analysis Report 2013/14
- R&D Survey Statistical Report 2013/2014 (released March 2016)
- R&D Survey Statistical Report 2012/2013 (released November 2014)
- R&D Survey Full Report 2012/2013 (released January 2015)
- R&D Survey Report 2011/2012 (released March 2014)
- R&D Survey Statistical Report 2011/2012 (released March 2014)
- R&D Survey Report 2010/2011 (released August 2013)
- R&D Survey Statistical Report 2010/2011 (released August 2013)
- R&D Survey High Level Key Results Booklet 2009/2010 (released March 2013)
- R&D Survey Report 2009/2010 (released April 2013)
Resources for R&D in the Republic of South Africa 1991/2
Business Innovation Survey reports
CeSTII is commissioned by the Department of Science and Innovation to conduct the official South African Business Innovation Survey, as part of the Department's effort to establish a baseline set of STI indicators for monitoring, reporting on, and ‘fine tuning’ the national system of innovation.
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All reports (2001/02 - 2019/20)
- Report: Innovation performance in South African commercial agriculture, forestry and fisheries businesses, 2016-2018: Results of a baseline survey with key national and sectoral trends
- Data set: Appendix Tables (Report: Innovation performance in South African commercial agriculture, forestry and fisheries businesses, 2016-2018: Results of a baseline survey with key national and sectoral trends)
- Statistical Report: Innovation in the South African Informal Sector Survey - Baseline Survey in Sweetwaters, KwaZulu-Natal, 2017-2018
- Data Tables: Innovation in the South African Informal Sector Survey - Baseline Survey in Sweetwaters, KwaZulu-Natal, 2017-2018
- Report: Innovation performance in South African businesses, 2014 - 2016: Activities, Outcomes, Enablers, Constraints
- Data set: Appendix Tables (Innovation performance in South African businesses, 2014 - 2016: Activities, Outcomes, Enablers, Constraints)
- Brochure: South African Agricultural Business Innovation Survey 2016 - 2018
- Brochure: South African Business Innovation Survey 2014 - 2016
- Innovation in the South African Manufacturing Sector, 2010-2012
- Innovation in Selected South African Services Sectors, 2010-2012
- South African Business Innovation Survey 2010-12 FAQs: Mining Manufacturing Services
- Innovation Survey Report 2008
- Innovation Survey Highlights 2008
- Main results of the South African Innovation Survey 2002-2004
*The first survey covering the manufacturing sector and examining the period 1992-1994 was performed by the University of Cape Town. The second survey (1998-2000) covered manufacturing and services, and was performed by the University of Pretoria and Eindhoven University.
R&D and Innovation Capabilities in State-Owned Enterprises
State-owned enterprises (SOEs) are important national assets with a mandate to contribute to sustainable economic growth and South Africa’s broad developmental goals. In March 2019, the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI), published the White Paper on Science, Technology and Innovation. This recognised the importance of SOEs in the South African economy and the need to revitalise them to play a meaningful role in South Africa’s science, technology, innovation and economic development. As key institutions for human capital development and international and national knowledge sharing, the White Paper also aimed to position SOEs as innovation-driven for the knowledge economy. But to what extent and how are South African state-owned enterprises geared to perform R&D and innovation? Based on in-depth case study research with three SOEs—SANEDI, ATNS and SAFCOL—as well as analysis of the academic literature, the Human Sciences Research Council’s Centre for Science Technology and Innovation Indicators (CeSTII) identified dimensions key to effective R&D and innovation ‘gearing’ by these SOEs, including: human capabilities; technological capabilities; networks; research infrastructure; and governance. Out of this research, indicators on R&D and innovation are also proposed to guide national policy discussion on the future of SOEs in South Africa.
- Working Paper 2a (February 2022): Gearing for R&D and Innovation in South African State-Owned Enterprises: Findings from Case Studies of ATNS, SANEDI and SAFCOL.
- Working Paper 2b (February 2022): 2b: R&D and Innovation Capabilities in South African State-Owned Enterprises: The Case of the South African National Energy Development Institute (SANEDI).
- Working Paper 2c (February 2022): R&D and Innovation Capabilities in South African State-Owned Enterprises: The Case of Air Traffic & Navigation Services SOC Ltd.
- Working Paper 2d (February 2022): 2d: R&D and Innovation Capabilities in South African State-Owned Enterprises: The Case of South African Forestry Company SOC Ltd (SAFCOL)
- Programme - 3/10: HSRC Policy Dialogue on R&D and Innovation in SOEs (11 October 2022)
- Updated Programme - 10/10: HSRC Policy Dialogue on R&D and Innovation in SOEs (11 October 2022)
- Final Programme - HSRC Policy Dialogue on R&D and Innovation in SOEs (11 October 2022)
SA Survey on IP & Tech Transfer
The South African Survey of Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer at Publically Funded Research Institutions: Inaugural Baseline Survey (2008-2014) was performed by CeSTII in collaboration with the National Intellectual Property Management Office (NIPMO), the Southern African Research and Innovation Management Association (SARIMA), and the Department of Science and Innovation.
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African Innovation Outlook
The African Innovation Outlook presents the results of the R&D and innovation surveys and bibliometric studies as well as information on the status of STI policies and/or strategies of each country.
- African Innovation Outlook III (2019)
- African Innovation Outlook II (2014)
- African Innovation Outlook I (2010)
Agricultural R&D Survey 2010/11 report
Based on research conducted by CeSTII for the South African Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF), this report provides a snapshot of agricultural R&D and other science activities during the year spanning 1 April 2010 to 31 March 2011 (2010/11).