Question NW1672 to the Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation
30 May 2023 - NW1672
Tarabella - Marchesi, Ms NI to ask the Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation
(1)Whether the National Advisory Council has advised him on research and development and the promotion of Mathematics, Natural Science and Technology; if not, why not; if so, what advice on the specified issues did the council give him in the past five years; 2) whether there were any discussions regarding the advice given; if not, why not; if so, what was the outcome of the specified discussions; (3) what has been the budget allocation of the council in the past five years?
Reply:
- Yes, the National Advisory Council on Innovation (NACI) conducted and submitted advice on the effectiveness of mathematics and science education initiatives in schools.
- there has not yet been a discussion between NACI and the Minister on the advice provided; and
- The budget allocation of the Advisory Council in the past five years is R90 million.