LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS 3
1.INTRODUCTION 6
2.DST SECOND QUARTER PERFORMANCE OVERVIEW 7
PROGRAMME 1: ADMINISTRATION 9
PROGRAMME 2: TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION 22
PROGRAMME 3: INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION AND RESOURCES 34
PROGRAMME 4: RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND SUPPORT 50
PROGRAMME 5: SOCIO-ECONOMIC INNOVATION PARTNERSHIPS 73
3. FINANCIAL PERSPECTIVE 102
ACCESS
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Applied Centre for Climate and Earth Systems Science South African
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AERAP
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African-European Radio Astronomy Platform
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AGA
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Astronomy Geographic Advantage
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AISA
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Africa Institute of South Africa
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AMI
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Advanced Metals Initiative
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APP
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Annual Performance Plan
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ASSAf
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Academy of Science of South Africa
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AU
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African Union
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AVN
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African Very Long Baseline Interferometry Network
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BMGF
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Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
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CEO
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Chief Executive Officer
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CeSTII
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Centre for Science, Technology and Innovation Indicators
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CHPC
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Centre for High Performance Computing
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CoC
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Centre of Competence
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CoE
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Centre of Excellence
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CRI
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Citrus Research Institute
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CSIR
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Council for Scientific and Industrial Research
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DEA
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Department of Environmental Affairs
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DHET
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Department of Higher Education and Training
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DIRCO
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Department of International Relations and Cooperation
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DIRISA
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Data Intensive Research Initiative for South Africa
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DPME
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Department of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation
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DST
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Department of Science and Technology
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EDCTP
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European and Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnerships
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EIAP
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Emerging Industries Action Plan
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ENE
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Estimates of National Expenditure
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ERA
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Emerging Research Areas
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ESASTAP
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European South African Science and Technology
Advancement Programme
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ESOF
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EuroScience Open Forum
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EST
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environmental services and technologies
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EU
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European Union
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Exco
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Executive Committee
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FABI
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Forestry and Agricultural Biotechnology Institute
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FEI
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Flourochemicals Expansion Initiative
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FiH
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First-in-Human
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FPEF
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Fresh Produce Exporters Forum
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FSA
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Forestry South Africa
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gbps
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gigabits per second
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GCSSRP
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Global Change, Society and Sustainability Research Programme
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GDP
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Gross Domestic Product
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GERD
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gross expenditure on research and development
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HCD
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Human Capital Development
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HEI
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higher education institutions
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HPC
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High Performance Computing
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HSRC
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Human Sciences Research Council
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HSS
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Human and Social Sciences
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HySA
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Hydrogen South Africa
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IATs
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Institute of Advanced Tooling
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ICASA
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Independent Communications Authority of South Africa
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ICR
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International Cooperation and Resources
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ICSU
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International Council for Science
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ICT
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information and communication technology
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ICT4E
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Information and Communication Technology for Education
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IIASA
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International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis
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IK
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Indigenous Knowledge
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IKS
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Indigenous Knowledge Systems
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IKSDC
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Indigenous Knowledge Systems Documentation Centre
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IKSSA
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Indigenous Knowledge Systems of South Africa Trust
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MCA
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Multilateral Cooperation and Africa
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MoU
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Memorandum of Understanding
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MFPP
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Multipurpose Fluorination Pilot Plant
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MTEF
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Medium Term Expenditure Framework
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MTSF
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Medium Term Strategic Framework
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NACI
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National Advisory Council on Innovation
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UNESCO
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United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
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