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CSIR ANNUAL REPORT 2010/11 CHAIRMAN’S OVERVIEw The CSIR’s excellent performance in the 2010/11 fi nancial year – despite the challenging global economic situation – again demonstrated a healthy balance between good science and good business. As a multidisciplinary organisation and in line with its mandate, the CSIR is tasked with generating new knowledge, applying existing knowledge, developing technologies and leveraging these to make a positive socio-economic impact. As such, it continued to respond to the national priorities relating to skills development, improving the quality of life by world-class research, technology and innovation outputs; and contributing to the overall competitiveness of South Africa. Research focus enhanced I have indicated in the CSIR’s 2009/2010 Annual Report that a major focus for the organisation would be the adoption of an Impact Assessment Strategic Framework as well as the implementation of its Research Impact Areas (RIAs). I am pleased to report that good progress has been made in this regard. Engagement with stakeholders and thorough assessment of the organisation’s competences resulted in the fi rming up of its six RIA strategies for the built environment, defence and security, energy, health, industry, and the natural environment (see page 8). The RIAs will ensure closer alignment with stakeholders’ needs and a better articulation of the CSIR’s value proposition. The development of the RIAs was guided by the Impact Assessment Strategic Framework developed in 2010 to ensure the optimal impact of the CSIR’s research and development (R&D) work. A key feature of the framework is the application of a logic model to design and execute research programmes. A more visible CSIR The CSIR executive and I have made a concerted effort over the past year to strengthen the relationships with stakeholders in higher education institutions, government and the public and private sectors. We have had key interactions with partners and potential partners within South Africa, but also in the United States, the United Kingdom, Europe and Australia. We value the positive relationship with our main shareholder, the Department of Science and Technology, and have regular interactions with the Minister of Science and Technology, Mrs Naledi Pandor – these engagements have been immensely valuable. Her contribution has assisted the CSIR in maintaining focus on key national imperatives, specifi cally with a view to effect socio-economic impact. Building on success and good governance The CSIR applies the same rigour to its governance as it does to its R&D. The organisation is well known for its strong governance framework and ethical leadership. It was, therefore, not a surprise that it again received an unqualifi ed audit report, with complimentary remarks from the offi ce of the Auditor-General with respect to the organisation’s fi nancial governance. Looking forward Despite global predictions that the 2011/12 fi nancial year will also be economically challenging, the CSIR will continue to provide focus to its high impact research and technologies, backed by an imperative to remain committed to human capital development. This will ask for innovative research and skills management, the optimal leveraging of strategic alliances and continuous 4
engagement with all its stakeholders. The Impact Assessment Strategic Framework will be used to make the organisation’s outputs more visible and its value-add better understood and appreciated. I thank the CSIR executive and staff for their splendid contribution to the success of the organisation and congratulate them on their ethos that is evident in the organisation’s R&D work. I would also like to thank the members of the Board for their judicious support. Professor Francis Petersen 5 CHAIRMAN’S OVERVIEW
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