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1 Technology Transfer & Adaptation for socio-Economic Benefit
John Sifani GM –Innovation and Technology Development National ICT Summit 2015 Fostering Excellence Through Knowledge and Innovation

2 Namibia’s Innovation Readiness Innovation Landscape
Outline Introduction Key definitions Global challenges Namibia’s Innovation Readiness Innovation Landscape Innovation Value Chain Future Interventions Conclusion

3 Introduction There is no doubt that research plays a key role in accelerating development (social, economic). Its impact strongly depends on the successful execution of projects with the view of utilizing their results for informing and influencing policy. Key enablers Leadership, capacity building (researchers and institutions), and the capacity to utilize research findings, funding

4 Key Definitions “..The term technology transfer can be defined as the process of movement of technology from one entity to another (Souder et al. 1990; Ramanathan 1994)” “ The movement may involve physical assets, know-how, and technical knowledge (Bozeman, 2000).” “ Technology transfer in some situations may be confined to relocating and exchanging of personnel (Osman-Gani 1999) or the movement of a specific set of capabilities (Lundquist 2003)”. “… a set of distinct institutions which jointly and individually contribute to the development and diffusion of new technologies and which provides the framework within which governments form and implement policies to influence the innovation process”. (Metcalfe, S., 1995)

5 Global Challenges Food Security and Nutrition Human and Animal Health Effect of Climate Change on Agricultural Systems Water and sanitation Socio-economic welfare Peace and Security Logistic and Infrastructure Housing and Rural Urban Migration

6 Sustainable Development Goals (Goal No.9)
Enhance scientific research, upgrade the technological capabilities of industrial sectors in all countries, in particular developing countries, by 2030, encouraging innovation and substantially increasing the number of research and development workers per 1 million people and public and private research and development spending  Facilitate sustainable and resilient infrastructure development in developing countries through enhanced financial, technological and technical support to African countries  Support domestic technology development, research and innovation in developing countries, ensuring a conducive policy environment for, inter alia, industrial diversification and value addition to commodities  Significantly increase access to information and communications technology and strive to provide universal and affordable access to the Internet in least developed countries by 2020

7 Attain 1% GDP spent on R&D
Continental Level Attain 1% GDP spent on R&D 5% GDP spent on Agric

8 National Level “R&D and innovation As a nation, we are obliged to be forward-looking. Therefore, the NDP4 will have a strong R&D and innovation component. Companies will be encouraged to adapt new technologies and invest in R&D. Current R&D efforts will be analysed, and platforms will be established for cooperation between the public and private sectors as well as with tertiary education institutions. The broader strategy will be to elevate innovation to a national level, with representation at all stages of the innovation process” (NDP4, 2012/13 to 2016/17)

9 Namibia’s Innovation Readiness
Pillars Score Rank 1 Institution 68.6 50 2 Human Capital & Research 24.1 100 3 Infrastructure 25.9 92 4 Market sophistication 42.4 5 Business sophistication 30.3 79 6 Knowledge and Technology Outputs 7.8 139 7 Creative Outputs 28.1 115 Source: Global Innovation Index 2013

10 Current Innovation Landscape
Science and Technology Policy of 1999 Major Objectives Enhance coordination, thus increase efficiency in resource use Facilitate scientific human and Institutional capacity building Ensure sustained financing of priority Research and Development projects Promote science as a preferred area of study Building on these objectives is the Research, Science and Technology Act (RST) Act of 2004 (Act no. 23 of 2004)

11 Current Innovation Landscape cont’d
RST Act of 2004 (Act no. 23 of 2004) Major Objectives Ensure co-ordination, monitoring and supervision of RST in Namibia Promote and develop RST in Namibia Promote common ground in RST thinking across all disciplines Encourage and promote innovative and independent thinking and optimum development of intellectual capacity of people in RST Ensure dedicated, prioritised and systematic funding for RST Promote linkages between Namibia and international institutions and bodies on development of RST `

12 Current Innovation Landscape
Policy VISION 2030 NDP4 (target: 0.3% of GDP) STI Policy (1999) Legal framework RSTI Act, 23 of 2004 Biosafety Act of 2006 Organisational Chart Policy design National Commission (NCRST) Promotional National Innovation Festival Implementation Stakeholders Assessment NPRSTI M&E Plan Operational Policy Instruments National Programme RSTI

13 Recent Development in the Innovation System
In terms of Section 18 of RST Act, 2004 National Research, Science, Technology and Innovation Programme (NRSTIP) 2014 to 2017 Toward a knowledge based society Enabling policy and regulatory environment Building research capacities Promoting cooperation in R&I Disseminating scientific and technological knowledge Innovation in the economic and social sectors Social and Economic Enablers Health , Agriculture, Fisheries , Water, Energy, Indigenous knowledge, Social Sciences and Humanities Logistics, Environment and Tourism, Mining and Geosciences Technology Enablers ICT, Manufacturing technologies, Biotechnology, Space Science

14 Functional Innovation System
Output: Innovation value Chain

15 NCRST TIA NCRST BITRI HEIs HEIs NRF Innovation value chain Transfer &
Adaptation Research Calls Joint Research Calls Tech Develop Technology Platforms/ Station Basic Research Applied Research Technology Transfer Offices NCRST TIA BITRI HEIs NCRST HEIs NRF Private research institutions NCRST HEIs NRF Venture Capital MNCs SME Bank/DBN Publications/new knowledge Patents/new products/ Commercialization

16 Future interventions GOVERNMENT (sets national Priorities & funding)
HEIs R&D relevant to national priorities & development Capacity Technology transfer platform INDUSTRY Advance manufacturing & complete value chain

17 Societal Transformation
Knowledge Society Information Society Industrial Society Agricultural Society Innovation Knowledge products Networks Information products Technology Industrial products Economic Growth Raw Materials Agri products Societal Transformation

18 Conclusion Improved coordination and funding of Research and Innovation Technology Transfer offices and adaptation mechanisms Improved collaboration between industry and academia and deepen the commercialization efforts. Improved monitoring and evaluation (project implementation & expenditure on R&D) towards 1% of GDP in R&D SADC Protocol on STI Enhanced collaboration among member states Invest 1% of GDP in R&D

19 Conclusion (cont’d) 0.3% of GDP expenditure on R&D by 2017

20 THANK YOU!


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