South African National Survey of Research and Experimental Development: key sector results and trends: government sector R&D at a glance. Fact sheet 37

Key Points

• Government expenditure on R&D decreased to R1.894 billion in 2019/20 from R2.223 billion in 2018/19.
• The focus remains on applied research addressing key societal challenges in agricultural, social, and medical fields.
• Analysis of government data unveils trends in spending and prioritization across various research sectors.
• This funding pattern highlights the government's commitment to addressing pressing societal issues through targeted R&D.