To honour distinguished scholars in all fields of scientific enquiry
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To generate evidence-based solutions to national and global challenges Recognition & reward of excellence Recognition & reward of excellence Promotion of innovation & scholarly activity Promotion of effective, evidence-based scientific advice Promotion of public interest in & awareness of science & science education Promotion of national, regional & international linkages Responsive, coordinated and efficient National System of Innovation (NSI) Responsive, coordinated and efficient National System of Innovation (NSI) Increased knowledge generation Human capital development Using knowledge for economic development Knowledge utilisation for inclusive development Central to efficient functioning of the Academy, providing essential, cross-cutting administrative & financial support to Council & secretariat Central to efficient functioning of the Academy, providing essential, cross-cutting administrative & financial support to Council & secretariat Responsible for all reporting requirements & compliance Sub-programme: Governance Sub-programme: Governance Promote good governance through ASSAf Council - Smooth transition from old to new Council - Induct new Council members - Oversee & drive changes to ASSAf Act Sub-programme: Finance and Risk Ensure appropriate financial management systems - Implement risk management strategy - Ensure effective supply chain management - Attain unqualified audit Sub-programme: Human Resources Provision of HR management services - Implement induction programme for new staff - Address gaps in ASSAf policies & procedures - Ensure compliance with policies & procedures - Promote staff teambuilding Sub-programme: Communication Sub-programme: Communication Provide effective & targeted communication to support Academy vision Build ASSAf brand Communicate achievements of ASSAf & Members - Implement communication strategy - Achieve greater social media presence - Implement e-publications strategy for study reports Strategic Objective 1 : Increase visibility , accessibility & searchability of SA accredited scholarly journalsStrategic Objective 1 : Increase visibility, accessibility & searchability of SA accredited scholarly journalsSeek funding for Scholarly Publishing Programme Maintain the SciELO SA open access platform – no new titles Prepare newly published issues of 65 journals Introduce new version of SciELO SA platform, with enhanced statistics and discovery tools Monitor and evaluate impact of platform Provide support for long-term preservation (Portico) Advocate for SciELO SA journal editors to use to ORCID ID Provide service to editors & add DOIs to articles Strategic Objective 2: Improve quality of SA scholarly journals, books & conference proceedings - Continue peer review of journals - Utilise webinar technology for seminars - 4 webinars in 2017/18 - Assist journal editors to comply with DOAJ criteria - Monitor & advise on implementation & impact of DHET Research Output Policy & publish report - Disseminate findings of study on journal publishing 2005-2014 - Establish impact of ASSAf’s activities in scholarly publishing in South Africa Strategic Objective 3: Promote visibility & impact of SA research through publication of SAJS Strategic Objective 3: Promote visibility & impact of SA research through publication of SAJS Publish high-quality research with regional focus & interdisciplinary interest Deliver high-quality product & service to authors & readers - follow best practice Expand & enhance SAJS website & social media Improve openness & transparency through sharing journal statistics & open data sets Communicate value proposition of SAJS to secure funding to enable journal to continue to play leadership role Strategic Objective 4: Promote Strategic Objective 4: Promote awareness of science among youth Develop the social media presence Ensure improved & targeted dissemination Include abstracts in one indigenous language Develop article linkages to science, geography and mathematics school curricula Fund raising drive to sustain publication & dissemination Increase and diversify the Membership of the Academy Increase and diversify the Membership of the Academy - Increase women & black Membership - Maintain up-to-date data base of Members Recognise and reward excellence in science and promote scholarly activity Recognise and reward excellence in science and promote scholarly activity Strengthen strategic partnerships e.g. NACI Host regional scholarly lectures and Distinguished Visiting Scholars Award Science-for-Society Gold Medals Host annual Humanities Lecture Finalise & implement science engagement strategy Strengthen engagement with the business sector Aim to establish, strengthen and sustain productive collaborations with African and overseas academies of science and like-minded organisations to enhance capacity in S&T Aim to establish, strengthen and sustain productive collaborations with African and overseas academies of science and like-minded organisations to enhance capacity in S&T Programme structure: Strategic partnerships Africa collaboration Overseas collaboration Collaborate with & strengthen African & international science academies Collaborate with & strengthen African & international science academies - Promote TWAS-ROSSA & related opportunities in region - Promote nomination of African scientists as TWAS fellows - Undertake joint activity with ICSU-ROA - Position ASSAf in BRICS science academies Collaborate with & strengthen African science academies Collaborate with & strengthen African science academies Leading role in implementation of NASAC Strategic Plan Strengthen collaboration with SADC science academies Strengthen links with Ugandan & Nigerian science academies Explore links with Benin academy and strengthened ties with Francophone academies Serve on NASAC executive board Collaborate with & strengthen links with international science academies Collaborate with & strengthen links with international science academies - Finalise & implement overseas collaboration framework Strengthen collaboration with Leopoldina Seek funding for collaboration with Austrian Academy of Sciences Lead in establishment of platform for BRICS academies Mobilise overseas embassies for collaboration Support SAYAS and increase participation of young scientists in science-related activities nationally and globally Support SAYAS and increase participation of young scientists in science-related activities nationally and globally Host Annual Young Scientists’ Conference Assist SAYAS with fund raising drive Implement young scientist activities – TWAS-ROSSA, Lindau Nobel Laureate programme ASSAf hosts the Organisation for Women in Science for the Developing World (OWSD) National Chapter and GenderInSITE regional focal point ASSAf hosts the Organisation for Women in Science for the Developing World (OWSD) National Chapter and GenderInSITE regional focal point Seek funding for sustainability Apply gender lens to ASSAf’s activities Facilitate scholarly engagement on key national and global challenges Facilitate scholarly engagement on key national and global challenges Provide evidence-based science advice in support of policy development - Implement systems for record-keeping - Consolidate activities in line with priorities of the country, NDP - Promote scholarly debate on topics of national, regional & global importance Engage with relevant stakeholders & policymakers Improve dissemination & uptake of study reports Monitor, evaluate & report on impact of study reports Publish consensus study on Reconceptualising Education and Training of an appropriate Health Workforce for the Improved Health of the Nation Continue consensus study on Provider Core Competencies for MNS Disorders Publish consensus study on Ethical, Legal and Social Issues related to Human Genetics and Human Genomics Continue dissemination & impact evaluation of consensus study on Diversity in Human Sexuality: Implications for Policy in Africa Collaborative study on Urban Health with African Academies Education Studies Disseminate and M&E for consensus study on Revitalising Agricultural Education and Training in SA Consensus study on Mathematical Sciences for the Future Finalise consensus study on Status of Postgraduate Research Training in Engineering Thank you Website: www.assaf.org.za Dostları ilə paylaş:
