A system of framework autonomy for scientific councils.

  • South Africa. Department of National Education. Chief Directorate of Science Planning.
Date:
1988
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Credit: A system of framework autonomy for scientific councils. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    (e) (f) (g) extent and urgency of development needs, the out- puts of science required as a result of this, and the RSA's capability in this regard, it is essen- tial that science in the government sector’ should always be need-oriented and that SCs should be pla- ced in a position to deal with new problems/matters flexibly. The nature and extent (supply) of scientific out- puts in the RSA must be geared to the highest possible degree to the country's actual need (demand), and this means that the natural mechanisms of the national system must play a key role in determining priorities. Scientific endeavour in every field must be linked as closely as possible with industrial requirements and these links must be developed and maintained by industrial financing based on the value which the outputs have for the industrial field concerned. There are clear indications that the results of research are implemented more promptly when a client has to pay for them than when research results are merely disseminated. The same principle holds good” in’ respect, “ofthe \’research needs of Government departments and it is therefore foreseen that SCs will increasingly do research and development work for remuneration on a contract basis for the public and private sectors. Within the natural parameters laid down by the principles of operation-oriented viability and public responsibility, SCs should enjoy the highest possible level of autonomy with regard to matters Such as internal organisation, operational practi- ces, staff provision and the utilisation of funds.