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To assess the role of South African science councils in the country's innovation system and their R&D spending.

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May 24, 2026Open Access

South African national survey of research and experimental development: science councils at a glance, 2022/2023. Fact sheet 65

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To assess the role of South African science councils in the country's innovation system and their R&D spending.
Review of budget allocations by science councils for the fiscal year 2022/23.
Analysis of spending trends in key areas such as economic development, health, and education.
Science councils prioritized R&D spending in economic development, health, and education.
R&D expenditures closely reflect South Africa's national priorities for 2022/23.

Abstract

South African science councils are an essential component of the country’s innovation system, each established by an act of parliament, and given a specific and unique research mandate. In accordance with their obligation, science councils spent the most on R&D in the areas of economic development, health, and education in 2022/23, closely mirroring national priorities in the country.

South African national survey of research and experimental development: science councils at a glance, 2022/2023. Fact sheet 65

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