Centre for Science, Technology and Innovation Indicators
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Centre for Science, Technology and Innovation Indicators • Research OutputsPolicy briefs
Our researchers contribute to the HSRC’s Policy Brief series, with evidence-based assessment of critical policy issues.
2024
- Promoting innovation collaboration in South Africa: unveiling patterns and barriers – ZP. Majokweni, A. Kahn, G. Kruss, MM. Sithole & Y. Buchana (March 2024)
2023
- Framing science, technology and innovation measurement: 20 years of evolution towards a future agenda and participatory process – G. Kruss (November 2023)
- Addressing barriers to innovation by agribusiness to drive growth in South Africa – Ramoroka, K.H., Sithole, M.M. & Kruss, G. (January 2023)
2022
- Boosting innovation in small informal businesses through collaboration – J. Borel-Saladin & I. Petersen
- Adoption and diffusion of advanced ICTs in South Africa’s agricultural sector: Policy issues and implications – Y. Buchana, M. M. Sithole, P. Majokweni (April 2022)
- Policy levers to boost innovation and productivity in South African manufacturing firms – A. Kahn (March 2022)
- From crisis to survival: How informal enterprises harness the power of innovation – N. Mustapha, I. Petersen, G. Kruss, N Van Rheede (March 2022)
2021
- R&D the biggest business casualty of Covid-19? – A. Kasongo & N. Mustapha (June 2021)
2020
- Innovation and employment growth – Y. Buchana & MM. Sithole (December 2020)
- How well is R&D oriented to human development in South Africa? – G. Kruss, M.M. Sithole & Y. Buchana (February 2020)
- Opening up new trajectories in the informal sector: can township innovation hubs make the difference? – I. Petersen (February 2020)
2019
- Investment in public agricultural research in South Africa: A critical review of the evidence – MM. Sithole, G. Kruss, N. Vlotman, C. Moses & N. Le Roux (March 2019)
- Social sciences and humanities R&D investment in South Africa: Current priorities, future needs – G. Ralphs & N. Molotja (March 2019)
2018
- The future of state-owned enterprises in South Africa: Why R&D matters – N. Mustapha, G. Kruss & G. Ralphs (March 2018)
2017
- Eco-innovation in South African manufacturing enterprises: Trends and benefits – C. Moses (March 2017)
- Promoting a science, technology and innovation policy for inclusive development in South Africa – G. Kruss, I. Petersen, J. Rust & A. Teal (March 2017)
CeSTII fact sheets
The CeSTII Fact Sheet series was launched in 2017 to share R&D and innovation survey results in brief. It includes sectoral and thematic analysis, as well as country comparisons.
- Fact Sheet No. 1: Higher Education R&D 2014/15
- Fact Sheet No. 2: NPO R&D 2014/15
- Fact Sheet No. 3: Business R&D 2014/15
- Fact Sheet No. 4: Government R&D 2014/15
- Fact Sheet No. 5: Science Councils R&D 2014/15
- Fact Sheet No. 6: Higher Education R&D 2015/16
- Fact Sheet No. 7: NPO R&D 2015/16
- Fact Sheet No. 8: Business R&D 2015/16
- Fact Sheet No. 9: Government R&D 2015/16
- Fact Sheet No. 10: Science Councils R&D 2015/16
- Fact Sheet No. 11: Green R&D 2015/16
- Fact Sheet No. 12: Higher Education R&D 2016/17
- Fact Sheet No. 13: NPO R&D 2016/17
- Fact Sheet No. 14: Business R&D 2016/17
- Fact Sheet No. 15: Government R&D 2016/17
- Fact Sheet No. 16: Science Councils R&D 2016/17
- Fact Sheet No. 17: SA Nigeria Innovation – Manufacturing
- Fact Sheet No. 18: SA Nigeria Innovation – Services
- Fact Sheet No. 19: Higher Education R&D 2017/18
- Fact Sheet No. 20: NPO R&D 2017/18
- Fact Sheet No. 21: Business R&D 2017/18
- Fact Sheet No. 22: Government R&D 2017/18
- Fact Sheet No. 23: Science Councils R&D 2017/18
- Fact Sheet No. 24: Health R&D 2017/18
- Fact Sheet No. 25: COVID:19 Impacts on South African R&D and Innovation
- Fact Sheet No. 26: Business R&D 2018/19
- Fact Sheet No. 27: Science Councils R&D 2018/19
- Fact Sheet No. 28: Government R&D 2018/19
- Fact Sheet No. 29: NPO R&D 2018/19
- Fact Sheet No. 30: Higher Education R&D 2018/19
- Fact Sheet No. 31: Namibia South Africa Innovation Activities and Outcomes
- Fact Sheet No. 32: Green R&D 2017/18
- Fact Sheet No. 33: Agricultural R&D 2013/14 – 2017/18
- Fact Sheet No. 34: Manufacturing sector R&D at a glance, 2014/15 – 2018/19
- Fact Sheet No. 35: Business R&D 2019/20
- Fact Sheet No. 36: Science Councils R&D 2019/20
- Fact Sheet No. 37: Government R&D 2019/20
- Fact Sheet No. 38: NPO R&D 2019/20
- Fact Sheet No. 39: HE R&D 2019/20
- Fact Sheet No. 40: Digital Technologies in South African Agribusinesses
- Fact Sheet No. 41: R&D Spending in the Mining Sector 2018/19
- Fact Sheet No. 42: International Innovation Collaboration By South African Businesses
- Fact Sheet No. 43: Business R&D 2020/21
- Fact Sheet No. 44: Government R&D 2020/21
- Fact Sheet No. 45: Higher Education R&D 2020/21
- Fact Sheet No. 46: NPO R&D 2020/21
- Fact Sheet No. 47: Science Councils R&D 2020/21
- Fact Sheet No. 48: Agricultural R&D 2020/21
- Fact Sheet No. 49: Higher Education R&D Personnel 2020/21
- Fact Sheet No. 50: NPO R&D in Health 2020/21
- Fact Sheet No. 51: Q&A on South African Innovation Trends 2002 – 2021
- Fact Sheet No. 52: Unlocking Innovation: Government Funding for Innovation-active Firms in South Africa, 2019 – 2021
- Fact Sheet No. 53: Business R&D 2021/22
- Fact Sheet No. 54: Government R&D 2021/22
- Fact Sheet No. 55: Higher Education R&D 2021/22
- Fact Sheet No. 56: NPO R&D 2021/22
- Fact Sheet No. 57: Science Councils R&D 2021/22
- Fact Sheet No. 58: Changing Patterns of NPO R&D 2021/22
CeSTII research briefs
Research Briefs are concise papers based on CeSTII’s ongoing work. They provide empirical evidence and informed opinion that decision-makers in the national system of innovation can use to inform their thinking and action.
- Research and development in the South African public sector – N. Vlotman & M. Clayford (September 2018)
- Innovation in services: The potential to contribute to structural economic transformation? – G. Kruss, M. Sithole, C. Moses, H. Makelane & P. Mudavanhu (May 2018)
- Can government stimulate innovation through public funding and procurement? What South African services firms say – G. Kruss, M. Sithole & C. Moses (April 2018)
- Can government stimulate innovation through public funding and procurement? What South African manufacturing firms say – G. Kruss, M. Sithole, C. Moses & H. Makelane (April 2018)