Marking 20 years of R&D surveys at the HSRC

Countries invest in research and development (R&D) to grow their economies, create jobs and generate better human development outcomes. The HSRC, in collaboration with the South African Department of Science and Innovation and Statistics SA, has been measuring R&D investment in the public, private and higher education sectors for more than 20 years. These flagship HSRC surveys inform policy development to support innovation and competitiveness in the country.

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Human Science Research Council SA
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2025-12-03
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https://doi.org/10.14749/30775421
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Research, Science, and Academia
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Marking 20 years of R&D surveys at the HSRC

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Marking 20 years of R&D surveys at the HSRC

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Abstract

Countries invest in research and development (R&D) to grow their economies, create jobs and generate better human development outcomes. The HSRC, in collaboration with the South African Department of Science and Innovation and Statistics SA, has been measuring R&D investment in the public, private and higher education sectors for more than 20 years. These flagship HSRC surveys inform policy development to support innovation and competitiveness in the country.

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