NRF Annual Report 2018
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PART B: PERFORMANCE<br />
8<br />
PROGRAMME 2: SCIENCE ENGAGEMENT<br />
8.1 Situational analysis<br />
SITUATIONAL ANALYSIS<br />
To promote a scientifically literate and engaged society, the <strong>NRF</strong> is mandated to entrench science engagement<br />
throughout the organisation, the NSI, and within the broader society.<br />
Programme 2 conceptualises, implements, and coordinates initiatives towards the integration of natural<br />
sciences, engineering, social sciences, and humanities into society in order to enhance appreciation of its<br />
critical role in national prosperity and sustainable development, as well as to promote interest and study in<br />
such fields while engaging critically with society.<br />
OPERATIONAL DIVISIONS<br />
SAASTA RISA National Research Facilities<br />
SAASTA is the national<br />
coordinating unit for the science<br />
engagement strategy.<br />
RISA engages with and<br />
communicates sectoral science<br />
and technology strategy and<br />
policy.<br />
National Research Facilities are<br />
mandated to support disciplinespecific<br />
knowledge dissemination<br />
to their stakeholder communities<br />
and the public at large through<br />
access, collaboration and<br />
community outreach initiatives.<br />
PROGRAMME 2 FUNCTIONS:<br />
Science Education Science Communication Science Awareness<br />
Create tomorrow’s scientists and<br />
innovators.<br />
• Celebrate the country’s research<br />
achievements.<br />
• Expand the public’s appreciation<br />
for science.<br />
• Encourage engagement with<br />
science issues that impact on the<br />
daily lives of ordinary people.<br />
Encourage exploration<br />
through hands-on<br />
experience while<br />
creating enthusiasm for<br />
STEMI.<br />
<strong>NRF</strong> <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> 2017/18 63
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