Management of Research Infrastructures: A South African Funding Perspective
This open access book provides an overview of the building blocks necessary for managing, steering and guiding the establishment of a research infrastructure (RI). It offers valuable insights into RI investment, access and management at the academic, gran
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Management of Research Infrastructures: A South African Funding Perspective
Management of Research Infrastructures: A South African Funding Perspective
Rakeshnie Ramoutar-Prieschl Sepo Hachigonta •
Management of Research Infrastructures: A South African Funding Perspective
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Rakeshnie Ramoutar-Prieschl Department of Research and Innovation University of Pretoria Pretoria, South Africa
Sepo Hachigonta Strategy, Planning and Partnerships National Research Foundation Pretoria, South Africa
ISBN 978-3-030-37280-4 ISBN 978-3-030-37281-1 https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-37281-1
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Foreword by Daniel Adams
The successful provision of infrastructure for science, technology and innovation (STI) in South Africa is at three levels of engagement, viz. (i) government and policy level; (ii) the funding agency level; and (iii) the implementation level, at research-performing institutions. Adequate levels of funding and effective support and coordination at all levels are a prerequisite for establishing and maintaining research infrastructure (RI) platforms, which is a critical enabler to the knowledge triangle and a vibrant research ecosystem. Central to the provision of RI is the adoption of appro
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