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This paper describes aspects of South Africa’s continuing efforts to develop its science, technology and innovation (STI) base and STI’s contribution to national development. Using information collated from official reports and other related data sources, the paper describes the relevant STI strategic frameworks and the implementing institutional actors. It shows the catalyzing role of STI in South Africa’s development outcomes. Development of STI and the needed international engagement through diplomacy continue to be major aspects of the country’s future development strategy in which the scientific institutions play a critical role. As an example, the work of South Africa’s Agricultural Research Council for the eradication of animal diseases in the sub-Saharan Africa region is noted.
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van Heerden, J., Mulumba, M. (2023). Science, Technology and Innovation (STI): Its Role in South Africa’s Development Outcomes and STI Diplomacy. In: Ittekkot, V., Baweja, J.K. (eds) Science, Technology and Innovation Diplomacy in Develo** Countries. Research for Development. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-6802-0_9
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