Sir David King Chief Scientific Adviser to UK Government UK and South Africa: Working in Partnership Cape Town 18 May 2005

World Science Citations Country% share of world publications % share of world citations Rank order USA EU UK JAPAN CANADA CHINA INDIA BRAZIL SOUTH AFRICA IRAN

Comparing economic and scientific wealth

National strengths in different disciplines ( )

Comparing disciplinary strengths for US, EU 15 and UK

Comparing EU15 with the US

Comparing inputs and outputs/ outcomes

Variation in Life Expectancy Around the World

Fertility Rates: Number of Children per Woman Source: Population et societes, INED

Africa’s need for skilled people….. Source: WHO, 2004 Africa’s share of world’s health workforce

Sustainable Development Each generation should leave at least as large a productive base for its successor as it inherited from its predecessor Productive Base: Manufactured capital Social worth of Human capital these assets = Natural/Environmental capital wealth of a nation + Institutions, cultural coordinates Source: Partha Dasgupta

Knowledge transfer and capacity building activity will make significant contributions to: Human capital Education provision skills development Population growth containment Infrastructure Development Clean water, hospitals, schools, police, government facilities, transport on a trans- regional basis Cultural Development Attitudes to wealth creation Encouraging entrepreneurial spirit

Holistic approach Coordinate international programmes Governmental and regional decision making in partnership Need to go beyond basic education – building up capabilities in primary, secondary and higher education Well-developed approach to science, technology, engineering and medicine Using centres of excellence to raise standards throughout the system

Commission for Africa Report A new kind of partnership – based on mutual respect and solidarity. Good governance An additional $25bn a year in aid by % debt cancellation for poorest countries. Untying aid

For capacity building: International Community should commit in 2005: US$ 500 million a year over 10 years to revitalise Africa’s institutions of higher education. US$ 3billion over 10 years to develop centres of excellence in S&T.

The Impact of Climate change in Africa

Temperatures in Africa over the past 100 years

G8 and EU challenges Climate Change and African Development are the UK priorities for G8 and EU Presidencies in 2005 Climate change is a global problem and requires a global response –Kyoto, European Emissions trading Clear vision of energy futures required to enable global collaboration to move forward Science, engineering and technology have key roles to play

Dorothy Hodgkin Postgraduate Awards Aims to bring outstanding students from Africa, India, China, Brazil and developing world to study for PhDs in top rate UK universities. Emphasis is excellence 160 scholarships available this year. More info:

Dorothy Hodgkin Postgraduate Awards

Africa-UK Networking Opportunities Our bilateral links with Africa are important to us. Want to encourage collaboration between our best scientists through:  South Africa – UK Networking scheme  Royal Society/ NRF joint collaborative programme

The future……. Continue to build links between UK & Africa in science, technology and innovation – between individuals, institutions and government. South African leadership in Africa. Work together to mitigate and adapt to effects of global warming.