Ramaphosa set to address the presidential plenary on science, technology and innovation

Lerato Mbhiza

President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to address the inaugural Presidential Plenary on Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) to be held on Tuesday in Pretoria.

The STI Plenary will bring together leaders in government, industry, academia and civil society, to discuss progress of the National System of Innovation (NSI) and challenges in this sector and will explore ways for STI and skills development to impact positively on the South African economy.

Spokesperson for the Presidency Vincent Magwenya said the discussions will focus on progress of the National System of Innovation (NSI) and challenges in this sector, and will explore ways for Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) and skills development to impact positively on the South African economy.

“The White Paper introduced the concept of an Inter Ministerial Committee (IMC) on STI and a Presidential STI Plenary as instruments to enhance STI policy coherence, as well as programme and budget