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Research, Science and Technology
Act 23 of 2004
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| Indicators in focus are typically shown highlighted in yellow; |
Peer Indicators (that share the same Vulnerability association) are shown highlighted in pink; |
"Outside" Indicators (those that do NOT share the same Vulnerability association) are shown highlighted in green; |
Trigger Words/Phrases are shown highlighted in gray. |
Link to Orphaned Trigger Words (Appendix (Indicator List, Indicator Peers, Trigger Words, Type/Vulnerability/Indicator Overlay)
Applicable Type / Vulnerability / Indicator Overlay for this Input
Political / Illegal Activity
Searching for indicator unlawful:
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p.(None): his or her functions in terms of this Act, or when required to do so by any other law or a court of law.
p.(None):
p.(None): Personal liability
p.(None):
p.(None): 30. A commissioner or member of the executive committee or a committee, the chief executive officer, any employee
p.(None): of the Commission or any person or body to whom or to which any power or function has been delegated or assigned under
p.(None): this Act, is not personally liable for any damage or loss arising out of any act or omission committed in good faith by
p.(None): such person or body except such damage or loss was caused as a result of the gross negligence or dishonesty or unlawful
p.(None): conduct of such person or body.
p.(None):
p.(None): Delegation of powers and assignment of function
p.(None):
p.(None): 31. (1) The Commission, in writing and on such terms and conditions as it may determine, may
p.(None): delegate any power or assign any function conferred or imposed upon the Commission by or under this
p.(None): Act, to any commissioner, the executive committee, the chief executive officer, any employee of the Commission,
p.(None): or to a committee or council.
p.(None):
p.(None): (2) With the prior approval of the Commission, the chief executive officer, subject to such conditions as the
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Political / Indigenous
Searching for indicator indigenous:
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p.(None):
p.(None):
p.(None): “science” means the systematic study of nature, society and behaviours of material and the physical
p.(None): universe based on observation, experimentation and formulation of laws to describe these facts in general
p.(None): terms, and includes natural sciences, engineering sciences, medical sciences, agricultural sciences, social
p.(None): sciences and humanities;
p.(None):
p.(None): “staff member” means a staff member as defined in section 1 of the Public Service Act, 1995 (Act No. 13 of 1995);
p.(None):
p.(None): “technology” means the application of science principles to industry or commerce or the application of
p.(None): total practical knowledge and skills available to human society for industry, arts and science, and includes indigenous
p.(None): technology; and
p.(None):
p.(None): “this Act,” includes the regulations.
p.(None):
p.(None): Objects of Act
p.(None):
p.(None): 2. (1) The objects of this Act are -
p.(None):
p.(None): (a) to ensure the co-ordination, monitoring and supervision of research, science and technology in
p.(None): Namibia;
p.(None):
p.(None): (b) to promote and develop research, science and technology in Namibia;
p.(None):
p.(None): (c) to promote common ground in research, scientific and technological thinking across all disciplines,
p.(None): including the physical, mathematical and life sciences, as well as human, social and economic sciences;
p.(None):
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p.(None): determine.
p.(None):
p.(None): (2) The rights in a discovery, invention or improvement made by the Commission in the course of an investigation
p.(None): for or on behalf of the State, any person or institute or body are vested in the Commission, unless it is otherwise
p.(None): agreed.
p.(None):
p.(None): (3) The rights in respect of any invention, discovery or improvement by a person in the course of studies or
p.(None): research in respect of which he or she received any financial support from the Commission, must be determined by
p.(None): agreement between the Commission and such person or his or her employer, or both such person and his or her employer.
p.(None):
p.(None): (4) The Commission, in respect of studies or research supported by it, must -
p.(None):
p.(None): (a) acknowledge any invention, discovery or improvement in respect of indigenous knowledge and technology
p.(None): held by any person or community; and
p.(None):
p.(None): (b) protect in any way possible any rights of any person or community arising from the invention, discovery or
p.(None): improvement.
p.(None):
p.(None): Offences
p.(None):
p.(None): 34. (1) A person commits an offence, if such person -
p.(None):
p.(None): (a) after requested by the Commission under section 22, fails to give information, or gives false or misleading
p.(None): information to the Commission;
p.(None):
p.(None): (b) hinders any commissioner or any employee of the Commission in the conducting of any investigation under
p.(None): section 22(2);
p.(None):
p.(None): (c) contravenes or fails to comply with section 20(1), 21(1), 22(3), 28 or 29.
p.(None):
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Political / Political
Searching for indicator party:
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p.(None): terms of subsection (1), is sufficient proof that the asset or right so described is vested in the Commission.
p.(None):
p.(None): (5) Upon submission of the certificate referred to in subsection (4) to the Registrar of Deeds or to any other
p.(None): person in charge of any other office where a register or record of ownership of or entitlement to an asset
p.(None): or right described in such certificate is being kept, the Registrar or such person must make such entries in or
p.(None): on any relevant register, title deed or other document in his or her office or submitted to him or her as may be
p.(None): necessary to effect the transfer in the name of the Commission.
p.(None):
p.(None): (6) The Commission is substituted for the State as a contracting party in respect of any agreement transferred to
p.(None): the Commission in terms of subsection (1).
p.(None):
p.(None): (7) The value of assets and liabilities transferred to the Commission in terms of subsection (1)
p.(None): must be determined by the Minister after consultation with the Minister responsible for finance.
p.(None):
p.(None): (8) Despite any law to the contrary, no duty, fee, tax or levy payable in terms of any law for the acquisition or
p.(None): transfer of assets or rights is payable in respect of the transfer of assets or rights by the State to the Commission
p.(None): in terms of subsection (1).
p.(None):
p.(None): (9) Despite other provisions of this Act, and for the purposes of implementing certain provisions of this Act,
p.(None): the Minister, where applicable, in agreement with the Minister responsible for finance, may exercise any power
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Health / Mentally Disabled
Searching for indicator mentally:
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p.(None): fine;
p.(None):
p.(None): (c) as a result of improper conduct, has been removed from an office of trust; or
p.(None):
p.(None): (d) is a member of the National Assembly or a regional council.
p.(None):
p.(None): ***
p.(None):
p.(None): 8.
p.(None):
p.(None): [section 8 deleted by Act 2 of 2006]
p.(None):
p.(None): Vacation of office by commissioner
p.(None):
p.(None): 9. (1) A commissioner vacates office, if such commissioner -
p.(None):
p.(None): (a) becomes disqualified for appointment as commissioner in terms of section 7;
p.(None):
p.(None): (b) resigns from office, after giving the Minister a 30 days’ written notice of his or her intention to resign;
p.(None):
p.(None): (c) is declared to be mentally ill or of unsound mind or is detained as a mentally ill person;
p.(None):
p.(None): (d) has been absent from three consecutive meetings of the Commission without the permission of the chairperson of
p.(None): the Commission; or
p.(None):
p.(None): Republic of Namibia 9 Annotated Statutes
p.(None): Research, Science and Technology Act 23 of 2004
p.(None):
p.(None):
p.(None): (e) is removed from office under subsection (2).
p.(None):
p.(None): (2) The Minister, by notice in writing, may remove a commissioner from office on a valid reason, after giving such
p.(None): commissioner a reasonable opportunity to be heard.
p.(None):
p.(None): (3) If a commissioner dies or vacates office before the expiration of his or her term of office, the Minister must
p.(None): appoint a person to fill the vacancy for the remainder of such term in accordance with section 6.
p.(None):
p.(None): Alternate commissioner
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Health / Physically Ill
Searching for indicator ill:
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p.(None): fine;
p.(None):
p.(None): (c) as a result of improper conduct, has been removed from an office of trust; or
p.(None):
p.(None): (d) is a member of the National Assembly or a regional council.
p.(None):
p.(None): ***
p.(None):
p.(None): 8.
p.(None):
p.(None): [section 8 deleted by Act 2 of 2006]
p.(None):
p.(None): Vacation of office by commissioner
p.(None):
p.(None): 9. (1) A commissioner vacates office, if such commissioner -
p.(None):
p.(None): (a) becomes disqualified for appointment as commissioner in terms of section 7;
p.(None):
p.(None): (b) resigns from office, after giving the Minister a 30 days’ written notice of his or her intention to resign;
p.(None):
p.(None): (c) is declared to be mentally ill or of unsound mind or is detained as a mentally ill person;
p.(None):
p.(None): (d) has been absent from three consecutive meetings of the Commission without the permission of the chairperson of
p.(None): the Commission; or
p.(None):
p.(None): Republic of Namibia 9 Annotated Statutes
p.(None): Research, Science and Technology Act 23 of 2004
p.(None):
p.(None):
p.(None): (e) is removed from office under subsection (2).
p.(None):
p.(None): (2) The Minister, by notice in writing, may remove a commissioner from office on a valid reason, after giving such
p.(None): commissioner a reasonable opportunity to be heard.
p.(None):
p.(None): (3) If a commissioner dies or vacates office before the expiration of his or her term of office, the Minister must
p.(None): appoint a person to fill the vacancy for the remainder of such term in accordance with section 6.
p.(None):
p.(None): Alternate commissioner
p.(None):
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Social / Age
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p.(None):
p.(None): “Commission” means the National Commission on Research, Science and Technology established by section
p.(None): 4;
p.(None):
p.(None): “commissioner” means a person appointed as commissioner in terms of section 6;
p.(None):
p.(None): “committee” means a committee established under section 13, and includes a standing committee established by
p.(None): that section;
p.(None):
p.(None): “council” means a council established under section 19(1);
p.(None):
p.(None): “designated group” means a designated group as defined in section 1 of the Affirmative Action (Employment) Act, 1998
p.(None): (Act No. 29 of 1998), and includes -
p.(None):
p.(None): (a) in addition to the groups specified in section 18 of that Act, a group which was or is
p.(None): disadvantaged by unfair discrimination on the basis of age; and
p.(None):
p.(None): (b) any body, organisation or association, whether corporate or unincorporated, the majority of whose members are
p.(None): persons belonging to a designated group;
p.(None):
p.(None): “executive committee” means the committee established by section 12;
p.(None):
p.(None): “financial year” means the financial year of the Commission referred to in section 25;
p.(None):
p.(None): “Fund” means the National Research, Science and Technology Fund established by section 23; “Minister” means the
p.(None): Minister responsible for science and technology;
p.(None): “national programme” means the national research, science and technology programme contemplated in
p.(None): section 18;
p.(None):
p.(None): “prescribed” means prescribed by regulation;
p.(None):
p.(None): “public good research” means any research, scientific or technological activity the outcome of which is of public
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Social / Child
Searching for indicator child:
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p.(None):
p.(None): (c) such other matters as the Minister may require.
p.(None):
p.(None): (3) The Minister must table the annual report in the National Assembly within 60 days, if the National Assembly
p.(None): is in session, or, if it is not in session, within 30 days after the commencement of its next session.
p.(None):
p.(None): PART V GENERAL PROVISIONS
p.(None): Disclosure of interest
p.(None):
p.(None): 28. (1) Unless the Commission otherwise decides, a commissioner or a member of the executive committee or of a
p.(None): committee, may not participate in the deliberations or vote on any matter which is the subject of consideration at a
p.(None): meeting if, in relation to such matter, such commissioner or member, or the spouse, parent, child or business partner
p.(None): of such commissioner or member, has any direct or indirect interest, which prevents or is likely to
p.(None): prevent such commissioner or member from performing his or her functions in a fair, unbiased and proper manner.
p.(None):
p.(None): (2) If, at any stage during a meeting of the Commission, the executive committee or a committee, it appears
p.(None): that a commissioner or member of the executive committee or a committee or his or her spouse, parent, child
p.(None): or business partner, has or may have an interest in any transaction or matter which is the subject of consideration at
p.(None): such meeting, and which may cause a conflict of interest to arise -
p.(None):
p.(None): (a) such commissioner or member must forthwith and fully disclose the nature of such interest, and leave the
p.(None): meeting; and
p.(None):
p.(None): Republic of Namibia 18 Annotated Statutes
p.(None): Research, Science and Technology Act 23 of 2004
p.(None):
p.(None):
p.(None):
p.(None): (b) after such commissioner or member having left the meeting in terms of paragraph (a), the remaining
p.(None): commissioners or members must discuss such disclosure and determine whether such commissioner or member is
p.(None): prevented from participating in such meeting by reason of a conflict of interest.
p.(None):
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Social / Educational
Searching for indicator education:
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p.(None): vice-chairperson of the Commission, shall be appointed in accordance with, and for a period as determined under,
p.(None): sections 14 and 15 of the Public Enterprises Governance Act, 2006, but the membership of the Commission must include -
p.(None):
p.(None): (a) a person nominated by the President;
p.(None):
p.(None): (b) every chairperson of a council;
p.(None):
p.(None): (c) the President of the Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry or his or her duly appointed
p.(None): representative;
p.(None):
p.(None): (d) a person nominated by the Director-General of the National Planning Commission referred to in Article 129 of
p.(None): the Namibian Constitution;
p.(None):
p.(None): (e) a person with experience or expertise relevant to the functions of the Commission nominated by the National
p.(None): Council for Higher Education established by section 4 of the Higher Education Act, 2003 (Act No. 26 of 2003);
p.(None):
p.(None): (f) a person nominated by an organisation which is, in the opinion of the Minister, representative of students
p.(None): in a scientific area;
p.(None):
p.(None): (g) a legal practitioner nominated by the Law Society of Namibia; and
p.(None):
p.(None): Republic of Namibia 8 Annotated Statutes
p.(None): Research, Science and Technology Act 23 of 2004
p.(None):
p.(None):
p.(None):
p.(None): (h) six persons with experience or expertise relevant to the functions of the Commission
p.(None): selected by the Minister and of whom, in the opinion of the Minister, each represents one of the following sectors -
p.(None):
p.(None): (i) environment and tourism;
p.(None):
p.(None): (ii) fisheries and marine resources;
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Social / Police Officer
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p.(None):
p.(None): 1. Definitions
p.(None): 2. Objects of Act
p.(None): 3. Powers of President and Minister
p.(None):
p.(None): PART II
p.(None): NATIONAL COMMISSION ON RESEARCH, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
p.(None):
p.(None): Republic of Namibia 2 Annotated Statutes
p.(None): Research, Science and Technology Act 23 of 2004
p.(None):
p.(None):
p.(None): 4. Establishment of Commission
p.(None): 5. Functions and powers of Commission
p.(None): 6. Constitution of Commission
p.(None): 7. Disqualification for appointment as commissioner 8.
p.(None): [section 8 deleted by Act 2 of 2006]
p.(None): 9. Vacation of office by commissioner
p.(None): 10. Alternate commissioner
p.(None): 11. Meetings of Commission
p.(None): 12. Executive committee
p.(None): 13. Committees of Commission
p.(None): 14. Chief executive officer
p.(None): 15. Staff of Commission
p.(None): 16. Remuneration and allowances
p.(None): 17. Rules by Commission
p.(None):
p.(None): PART III
p.(None): NATIONAL RESEARCH, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMME, COUNCILS AND RESEARCH INSTITUTES
p.(None):
p.(None): 18. National research, science and technology programme
p.(None): 19. Establishment of councils
p.(None): 20. Registration of research institutes
p.(None): 21. Monitoring of research and related activities
p.(None): 22. Information to be given to Commission
p.(None):
p.(None): PART IV
p.(None): NATIONAL RESEARCH, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY FUND AND FINANCIAL PROVISIONS
p.(None):
p.(None): 23. Establishment of National Research, Science and Technology Fund
p.(None): 24. Moneys of Fund
p.(None): 25. Financial year and budget
p.(None): 26. Auditing
p.(None): 27. Annual report
p.(None):
p.(None): PART V GENERAL PROVISIONS
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p.(None): 31. Delegation of powers and assignment of functions
p.(None): 32. Validity of decisions
p.(None): 33. Intellectual property rights
p.(None): 34. Offences
p.(None): 35. Regulations
p.(None): 36. Transitional and savings provisions
p.(None): 37. Repeal of laws
p.(None): 38. Short title and commencement
p.(None):
p.(None):
p.(None): BE IT ENACTED by the Parliament of the Republic of Namibia, as follows:
p.(None):
p.(None): PART I
p.(None):
p.(None): Republic of Namibia 3 Annotated Statutes
p.(None): Research, Science and Technology Act 23 of 2004
p.(None):
p.(None):
p.(None):
p.(None): PRELIMINARY
p.(None): Definitions
p.(None):
p.(None): 1. In this Act, unless the context otherwise indicates -
p.(None):
p.(None): “chief executive officer” means the person appointed as chief executive officer in terms of section 14;
p.(None):
p.(None): “Commission” means the National Commission on Research, Science and Technology established by section
p.(None): 4;
p.(None):
p.(None): “commissioner” means a person appointed as commissioner in terms of section 6;
p.(None):
p.(None): “committee” means a committee established under section 13, and includes a standing committee established by
p.(None): that section;
p.(None):
p.(None): “council” means a council established under section 19(1);
p.(None):
p.(None): “designated group” means a designated group as defined in section 1 of the Affirmative Action (Employment) Act, 1998
p.(None): (Act No. 29 of 1998), and includes -
p.(None):
p.(None): (a) in addition to the groups specified in section 18 of that Act, a group which was or is
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p.(None): Technology -
p.(None):
p.(None): (a) to perform such functions as specified in the rules and as the Commission may assign to it; and
p.(None):
p.(None): (b) consisting of seven members elected by the commissioners from their number to serve on an annual
p.(None): basis, or such longer period as the Minister, on the recommendation of the Commission, may
p.(None): determine, and of whom one must be elected as its chairperson.
p.(None):
p.(None): (5) The Commission must designate to the standing committee staff members of the Commission, suitable and
p.(None): sufficient in numbers, to execute the decisions and to perform the day to day functions and activities of that
p.(None): committee.
p.(None):
p.(None): Chief executive officer
p.(None):
p.(None): 14. (1) Subject to the approval of the Minister, the Commission must appoint a suitably qualified
p.(None): and experienced person as chief executive officer of the Commission.
p.(None):
p.(None): (2) The chief executive officer -
p.(None):
p.(None): (a) is appointed for a five year term of office, subject to a six months probation, and on such terms and
p.(None): conditions of service, as the Commission, in agreement with the Minister and the Minister responsible for
p.(None): finance, may determine;
p.(None):
p.(None): (b) is eligible for reappointment at the expiration of a five year term of office; and
p.(None):
p.(None): (c) may be removed from office before the expiry of the five year term in accordance with the terms of the
p.(None): contract of employment.
p.(None):
p.(None): (3) Whenever the office of the chief executive officer becomes vacant or the chief executive officer
p.(None): is for any reason unable to perform his or her functions, the Commission may -
p.(None):
p.(None): (a) designate any staff member of the Commission; or
p.(None):
p.(None): (b) if circumstances so require, appoint any person, after consultation with the Minister,
p.(None):
p.(None): to act as chief executive officer, until the vacancy is filled or the chief executive officer is able to perform his or
p.(None): her functions.
p.(None):
p.(None): (4) A person designated or appointed in terms of subsection (3) has all the powers and performs all the functions
p.(None): of the chief executive officer.
p.(None):
p.(None): (5) Subject to this Act, the directives and policies of the Commission and the general supervision of the
p.(None): executive committee, the chief executive officer -
p.(None):
p.(None): (a) is responsible for the day to day performance of the executive and administrative functions of the Commission;
p.(None):
p.(None): (b) supervises the employees of the Commission and exercises disciplinary powers over such employees; and
p.(None):
p.(None): Republic of Namibia 12 Annotated Statutes
p.(None): Research, Science and Technology Act 23 of 2004
p.(None):
p.(None):
p.(None): (c) is the accounting officer of the Commission charged with the bookkeeping of moneys received by
p.(None): and payments made from the Fund, and must keep such accounting records as are necessary to give a true
p.(None): reflection of the transactions and financial situation of the Fund and represent accurately the state of
p.(None): affairs and business of the Commission.
p.(None):
p.(None): (6) Unless the Commission directs otherwise in relation to any matter, the chief executive officer must
p.(None): attend every meeting of the Commission and the executive committee, and may participate in discussions on any matter
p.(None): under consideration at such meeting, but has no right to vote at such meeting.
p.(None):
p.(None): Staff of Commission
p.(None):
p.(None): 15. (1) The Commission in agreement with the Minister and the Minister responsible for
p.(None): finance -
p.(None):
p.(None): (a) may employ such persons as it may consider necessary to perform the functions of the Commission;
p.(None):
p.(None): (b) determines the terms and conditions of service of its employees, which may include medical aid,
p.(None): housing, gratuities or pension benefits.
p.(None):
p.(None): (2) The Commission may enter into agreement with any person to perform any act or provide any service for or on
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p.(None):
p.(None):
p.(None):
p.(None): (b) after such commissioner or member having left the meeting in terms of paragraph (a), the remaining
p.(None): commissioners or members must discuss such disclosure and determine whether such commissioner or member is
p.(None): prevented from participating in such meeting by reason of a conflict of interest.
p.(None):
p.(None): (3) A disclosure by a commissioner or member of the executive committee or a committee in
p.(None): accordance with subsection (2) and the decision taken by the remaining commissioners or members, as the
p.(None): case may be, in connection therewith, must be recorded in the minutes of such meeting.
p.(None):
p.(None): Confidentiality
p.(None):
p.(None): 29. A commissioner or member of the executive committee or a committee, the chief executive officer, an employee of
p.(None): the Commission or any other person who is or was involved in the administration of this Act, may not disclose
p.(None): to any other person any confidential information acquired in the performance of any function whether before,
p.(None): during or after his or her involvement in the affairs of the Commission, except for the purposes of the performance of
p.(None): his or her functions in terms of this Act, or when required to do so by any other law or a court of law.
p.(None):
p.(None): Personal liability
p.(None):
p.(None): 30. A commissioner or member of the executive committee or a committee, the chief executive officer, any employee
p.(None): of the Commission or any person or body to whom or to which any power or function has been delegated or assigned under
p.(None): this Act, is not personally liable for any damage or loss arising out of any act or omission committed in good faith by
p.(None): such person or body except such damage or loss was caused as a result of the gross negligence or dishonesty or unlawful
p.(None): conduct of such person or body.
p.(None):
p.(None): Delegation of powers and assignment of function
p.(None):
p.(None): 31. (1) The Commission, in writing and on such terms and conditions as it may determine, may
p.(None): delegate any power or assign any function conferred or imposed upon the Commission by or under this
p.(None): Act, to any commissioner, the executive committee, the chief executive officer, any employee of the Commission,
p.(None): or to a committee or council.
p.(None):
p.(None): (2) With the prior approval of the Commission, the chief executive officer, subject to such conditions as the
p.(None): chief executive officer thinks fit, may assign in writing any employee of the Commission to perform in general or in a
p.(None): particular case any function assigned to the chief executive officer by or under this Act.
p.(None):
p.(None): (3) The Commission or chief executive officer, as the case may be, is not divested of any power or function
p.(None): delegated or assigned under this section, and, without prejudice of rights, may at any time -
p.(None):
p.(None): (a) amend or withdraw any decision made by virtue of such delegation; or
p.(None):
p.(None): (b) withdraw any function so assigned.
p.(None):
p.(None): Validity of decisions
p.(None):
p.(None): 32. A decision taken by the Commission or the executive committee or an act performed under the
p.(None): authority of the Commission or the executive committee is not invalid by reason only of -
p.(None):
p.(None): Republic of Namibia 19 Annotated Statutes
p.(None): Research, Science and Technology Act 23 of 2004
p.(None):
p.(None):
p.(None):
p.(None): (a) a vacancy in the Commission or executive committee; or
p.(None):
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Social / Religion
Searching for indicator faith:
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p.(None): to any other person any confidential information acquired in the performance of any function whether before,
p.(None): during or after his or her involvement in the affairs of the Commission, except for the purposes of the performance of
p.(None): his or her functions in terms of this Act, or when required to do so by any other law or a court of law.
p.(None):
p.(None): Personal liability
p.(None):
p.(None): 30. A commissioner or member of the executive committee or a committee, the chief executive officer, any employee
p.(None): of the Commission or any person or body to whom or to which any power or function has been delegated or assigned under
p.(None): this Act, is not personally liable for any damage or loss arising out of any act or omission committed in good faith by
p.(None): such person or body except such damage or loss was caused as a result of the gross negligence or dishonesty or unlawful
p.(None): conduct of such person or body.
p.(None):
p.(None): Delegation of powers and assignment of function
p.(None):
p.(None): 31. (1) The Commission, in writing and on such terms and conditions as it may determine, may
p.(None): delegate any power or assign any function conferred or imposed upon the Commission by or under this
p.(None): Act, to any commissioner, the executive committee, the chief executive officer, any employee of the Commission,
p.(None): or to a committee or council.
p.(None):
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Social / Social
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p.(None): “research institute” means any research, science or technological organisation, institute, society or other body,
p.(None): whether corporate or unincorporated, and whether in the public or private sector, which has the practicing of research,
p.(None): science or technology as a part of its activities;
p.(None):
p.(None): “rule” means a rule made under section 17;
p.(None):
p.(None): Republic of Namibia 4 Annotated Statutes
p.(None): Research, Science and Technology Act 23 of 2004
p.(None):
p.(None):
p.(None): “science” means the systematic study of nature, society and behaviours of material and the physical
p.(None): universe based on observation, experimentation and formulation of laws to describe these facts in general
p.(None): terms, and includes natural sciences, engineering sciences, medical sciences, agricultural sciences, social
p.(None): sciences and humanities;
p.(None):
p.(None): “staff member” means a staff member as defined in section 1 of the Public Service Act, 1995 (Act No. 13 of 1995);
p.(None):
p.(None): “technology” means the application of science principles to industry or commerce or the application of
p.(None): total practical knowledge and skills available to human society for industry, arts and science, and includes indigenous
p.(None): technology; and
p.(None):
p.(None): “this Act,” includes the regulations.
p.(None):
p.(None): Objects of Act
p.(None):
p.(None): 2. (1) The objects of this Act are -
p.(None):
p.(None): (a) to ensure the co-ordination, monitoring and supervision of research, science and technology in
p.(None): Namibia;
p.(None):
p.(None): (b) to promote and develop research, science and technology in Namibia;
p.(None):
p.(None): (c) to promote common ground in research, scientific and technological thinking across all disciplines,
p.(None): including the physical, mathematical and life sciences, as well as human, social and economic sciences;
p.(None):
p.(None): (d) to encourage and promote innovative and independent thinking and the optimum development of intellectual
p.(None): capacity of people in research, science and technology;
p.(None):
p.(None): (e) to ensure dedicated, prioritised and systematic funding for research, science and technology
p.(None): application and development in Namibia;
p.(None):
p.(None): (f) to promote linkages between Namibia and international institutions and bodies on the development of research,
p.(None): science and technology.
p.(None):
p.(None): Powers of President and Minister
p.(None):
p.(None): 3. (1) Subject to this Act, the President -
p.(None):
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p.(None):
p.(None): (d) to promote broad participation in research, science and technology activities with due regard to the
p.(None): promotion of designated groups or persons belonging to designated groups;
p.(None):
p.(None): (e) to promote the participation of Namibians and research institutes in regional and international research,
p.(None): science and technology projects and events, and, in co- operation with the Minister and Ministers
p.(None): responsible for foreign affairs and finance, to enter into agreements on co-operation and maintenance of
p.(None): relationships with similar foreign institutions in the fields of research, science and technology;
p.(None):
p.(None): (f) to promote awareness and national appreciation of the value of research, science and technology to social,
p.(None): cultural and economic development;
p.(None):
p.(None): (g) to promote, facilitate and organise seminars, conferences, lectures, workshops and similar events relating to
p.(None): research, science and technology;
p.(None):
p.(None): (h) to promote the application of research, science and technology to the development and improvement of
p.(None): industrial and commercial outputs, designs and productivity;
p.(None):
p.(None): (i) in co-ordination with the Minister responsible for foreign affairs, to participate in international research,
p.(None): science and technology events of national interest, and to represent Namibia at research, science and
p.(None): technology conferences, meetings, workshops or any similar event;
p.(None):
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Social / Soldier
Searching for indicator military:
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p.(None): any matter, or the performance of such other tasks, falling within the objects of this Act.
p.(None):
p.(None): (2) The Commission may -
p.(None):
p.(None): (a) at the request of any person or authority and subject to such conditions and the payment of such
p.(None): costs as may be agreed upon, conduct or cause to be conducted any investigation relating to any matter in the
p.(None): field of research, science or technology;
p.(None):
p.(None): (b) in respect of any other service rendered by it under this Act, charge such fees or levies, or make such other
p.(None): financial arrangements as it thinks fit;
p.(None):
p.(None): (c) with the prior approval of the President, engage in or promote any research, science and technology activities
p.(None): of military nature or relevance;
p.(None):
p.(None): (d) with the approval of the Minister, borrow money for the benefit of the Fund;
p.(None):
p.(None): (e) without prejudice of rights, vary or set aside any decision of the executive committee taken under
p.(None): section 12(2)(a).
p.(None):
p.(None): Constitution of Commission
p.(None):
p.(None): 6. The Commission shall be constituted, and the commissioners, including the chairperson and the
p.(None): vice-chairperson of the Commission, shall be appointed in accordance with, and for a period as determined under,
p.(None): sections 14 and 15 of the Public Enterprises Governance Act, 2006, but the membership of the Commission must include -
p.(None):
p.(None): (a) a person nominated by the President;
p.(None):
p.(None): (b) every chairperson of a council;
p.(None):
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Social / parents
Searching for indicator parent:
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p.(None): (b) audited financial statements of the Commission and the Auditor-General’s report; and
p.(None):
p.(None): (c) such other matters as the Minister may require.
p.(None):
p.(None): (3) The Minister must table the annual report in the National Assembly within 60 days, if the National Assembly
p.(None): is in session, or, if it is not in session, within 30 days after the commencement of its next session.
p.(None):
p.(None): PART V GENERAL PROVISIONS
p.(None): Disclosure of interest
p.(None):
p.(None): 28. (1) Unless the Commission otherwise decides, a commissioner or a member of the executive committee or of a
p.(None): committee, may not participate in the deliberations or vote on any matter which is the subject of consideration at a
p.(None): meeting if, in relation to such matter, such commissioner or member, or the spouse, parent, child or business partner
p.(None): of such commissioner or member, has any direct or indirect interest, which prevents or is likely to
p.(None): prevent such commissioner or member from performing his or her functions in a fair, unbiased and proper manner.
p.(None):
p.(None): (2) If, at any stage during a meeting of the Commission, the executive committee or a committee, it appears
p.(None): that a commissioner or member of the executive committee or a committee or his or her spouse, parent, child
p.(None): or business partner, has or may have an interest in any transaction or matter which is the subject of consideration at
p.(None): such meeting, and which may cause a conflict of interest to arise -
p.(None):
p.(None): (a) such commissioner or member must forthwith and fully disclose the nature of such interest, and leave the
p.(None): meeting; and
p.(None):
p.(None): Republic of Namibia 18 Annotated Statutes
p.(None): Research, Science and Technology Act 23 of 2004
p.(None):
p.(None):
p.(None):
p.(None): (b) after such commissioner or member having left the meeting in terms of paragraph (a), the remaining
p.(None): commissioners or members must discuss such disclosure and determine whether such commissioner or member is
p.(None): prevented from participating in such meeting by reason of a conflict of interest.
p.(None):
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Social / philosophical differences/differences of opinion
Searching for indicator opinion:
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p.(None):
p.(None): (b) every chairperson of a council;
p.(None):
p.(None): (c) the President of the Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry or his or her duly appointed
p.(None): representative;
p.(None):
p.(None): (d) a person nominated by the Director-General of the National Planning Commission referred to in Article 129 of
p.(None): the Namibian Constitution;
p.(None):
p.(None): (e) a person with experience or expertise relevant to the functions of the Commission nominated by the National
p.(None): Council for Higher Education established by section 4 of the Higher Education Act, 2003 (Act No. 26 of 2003);
p.(None):
p.(None): (f) a person nominated by an organisation which is, in the opinion of the Minister, representative of students
p.(None): in a scientific area;
p.(None):
p.(None): (g) a legal practitioner nominated by the Law Society of Namibia; and
p.(None):
p.(None): Republic of Namibia 8 Annotated Statutes
p.(None): Research, Science and Technology Act 23 of 2004
p.(None):
p.(None):
p.(None):
p.(None): (h) six persons with experience or expertise relevant to the functions of the Commission
p.(None): selected by the Minister and of whom, in the opinion of the Minister, each represents one of the following sectors -
p.(None):
p.(None): (i) environment and tourism;
p.(None):
p.(None): (ii) fisheries and marine resources;
p.(None):
p.(None): (iii) works, transport and communication;
p.(None):
p.(None): (iv) mines and energy;
p.(None):
p.(None): (v) agriculture; and
p.(None):
p.(None): (vi) trade and industry.
p.(None):
p.(None): [Section 6 is substituted by Act 2 of 2006, as amended by Act 8 of 2015. The Public Enterprises Governance Act referred
p.(None): to is Act 2 of 2006.]
p.(None):
p.(None): Disqualification for appointment as commissioner
p.(None):
p.(None): 7. A person may not be appointed as a commissioner, if such person -
p.(None):
p.(None): (a) is an unrehabilitated insolvent;
p.(None):
p.(None): (b) during a period of 10 years preceding the date of the proposed appointment as a commissioner, has been
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p.(None): or failure to comply with such regulation not exceeding a fine of N$2 000 or imprisonment for a period not exceeding
p.(None): two years, or not exceeding both such fine and such imprisonment.
p.(None):
p.(None): Transitional and savings provisions
p.(None):
p.(None): 36. (1) Subject to this section, the Minister, after consultation with the Minister responsible for
p.(None): finance, and on such conditions as the Minister may determine, must transfer to the Commission, with effect from a date
p.(None): determined by the Minister by notice in the Gazette, such agreements, assets, liabilities, rights or obligations
p.(None): of the State which relate to or are connected with research, science and technology, as may, in the
p.(None): opinion of the Minister, be required by the Commission.
p.(None):
p.(None): (2) The Minister, in agreement with the Minister responsible for finance, and after consultation with
p.(None): the Commission, may -
p.(None):
p.(None): (a) subject to the consent of the creditor concerned and to such conditions as the Minister and
p.(None): the creditor may agree upon, assign to the Commission, any obligation of the State arising out of an
p.(None): existing agreement between the State and such creditor in connection with any loan obtained by the State
p.(None): before the commencement of this Act for any purpose related to research, science and technology; and
p.(None):
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Social / property
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p.(None): 19. Establishment of councils
p.(None): 20. Registration of research institutes
p.(None): 21. Monitoring of research and related activities
p.(None): 22. Information to be given to Commission
p.(None):
p.(None): PART IV
p.(None): NATIONAL RESEARCH, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY FUND AND FINANCIAL PROVISIONS
p.(None):
p.(None): 23. Establishment of National Research, Science and Technology Fund
p.(None): 24. Moneys of Fund
p.(None): 25. Financial year and budget
p.(None): 26. Auditing
p.(None): 27. Annual report
p.(None):
p.(None): PART V GENERAL PROVISIONS
p.(None):
p.(None): 28. Disclosure of interest
p.(None): 29. Confidentiality
p.(None): 30. Personal liability
p.(None): 31. Delegation of powers and assignment of functions
p.(None): 32. Validity of decisions
p.(None): 33. Intellectual property rights
p.(None): 34. Offences
p.(None): 35. Regulations
p.(None): 36. Transitional and savings provisions
p.(None): 37. Repeal of laws
p.(None): 38. Short title and commencement
p.(None):
p.(None):
p.(None): BE IT ENACTED by the Parliament of the Republic of Namibia, as follows:
p.(None):
p.(None): PART I
p.(None):
p.(None): Republic of Namibia 3 Annotated Statutes
p.(None): Research, Science and Technology Act 23 of 2004
p.(None):
p.(None):
p.(None):
p.(None): PRELIMINARY
p.(None): Definitions
p.(None):
p.(None): 1. In this Act, unless the context otherwise indicates -
p.(None):
p.(None): “chief executive officer” means the person appointed as chief executive officer in terms of section 14;
p.(None):
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p.(None):
p.(None): Republic of Namibia 19 Annotated Statutes
p.(None): Research, Science and Technology Act 23 of 2004
p.(None):
p.(None):
p.(None):
p.(None): (a) a vacancy in the Commission or executive committee; or
p.(None):
p.(None): (b) the fact that a person who is not entitled to sit as a commissioner or a member of the executive committee sat
p.(None): as a commissioner or such member at the time when the decision was taken or the act was authorised,
p.(None):
p.(None): if the decision was taken or the act was authorised by the requisite majority of the
p.(None): commissioners or such members who were present at the time and entitled to sit as
p.(None): commissioners or such members.
p.(None):
p.(None): Intellectual property rights
p.(None):
p.(None): 33. (1) Subject to subsection (2), the rights in all discoveries and inventions and improvements,
p.(None): in respect of processes, apparatus and machines, made by employees of the Commission in the course of their
p.(None): employment are vested in the Commission, which must make such discoveries, inventions and improvements available for
p.(None): use in the public interest subject to such conditions and the payment of such fees or royalties as the Commission may
p.(None): determine.
p.(None):
p.(None): (2) The rights in a discovery, invention or improvement made by the Commission in the course of an investigation
p.(None): for or on behalf of the State, any person or institute or body are vested in the Commission, unless it is otherwise
p.(None): agreed.
p.(None):
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Economic / Economic/Poverty
Searching for indicator economic:
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p.(None): technology; and
p.(None):
p.(None): “this Act,” includes the regulations.
p.(None):
p.(None): Objects of Act
p.(None):
p.(None): 2. (1) The objects of this Act are -
p.(None):
p.(None): (a) to ensure the co-ordination, monitoring and supervision of research, science and technology in
p.(None): Namibia;
p.(None):
p.(None): (b) to promote and develop research, science and technology in Namibia;
p.(None):
p.(None): (c) to promote common ground in research, scientific and technological thinking across all disciplines,
p.(None): including the physical, mathematical and life sciences, as well as human, social and economic sciences;
p.(None):
p.(None): (d) to encourage and promote innovative and independent thinking and the optimum development of intellectual
p.(None): capacity of people in research, science and technology;
p.(None):
p.(None): (e) to ensure dedicated, prioritised and systematic funding for research, science and technology
p.(None): application and development in Namibia;
p.(None):
p.(None): (f) to promote linkages between Namibia and international institutions and bodies on the development of research,
p.(None): science and technology.
p.(None):
p.(None): Powers of President and Minister
p.(None):
p.(None): 3. (1) Subject to this Act, the President -
p.(None):
p.(None): (a) is the patron of research, science and technology in Namibia and for this purpose the President is not
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p.(None): promotion of designated groups or persons belonging to designated groups;
p.(None):
p.(None): (e) to promote the participation of Namibians and research institutes in regional and international research,
p.(None): science and technology projects and events, and, in co- operation with the Minister and Ministers
p.(None): responsible for foreign affairs and finance, to enter into agreements on co-operation and maintenance of
p.(None): relationships with similar foreign institutions in the fields of research, science and technology;
p.(None):
p.(None): (f) to promote awareness and national appreciation of the value of research, science and technology to social,
p.(None): cultural and economic development;
p.(None):
p.(None): (g) to promote, facilitate and organise seminars, conferences, lectures, workshops and similar events relating to
p.(None): research, science and technology;
p.(None):
p.(None): (h) to promote the application of research, science and technology to the development and improvement of
p.(None): industrial and commercial outputs, designs and productivity;
p.(None):
p.(None): (i) in co-ordination with the Minister responsible for foreign affairs, to participate in international research,
p.(None): science and technology events of national interest, and to represent Namibia at research, science and
p.(None): technology conferences, meetings, workshops or any similar event;
p.(None):
p.(None): (j) to participate, in co-operation with relevant bodies and institutes, in studies on human resources
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General/Other / Relationship to Authority
Searching for indicator authority:
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p.(None): system and the national system of innovation; and
p.(None):
p.(None): (ii) the continuous revision of science and technology policies to address changing and new circumstances;
p.(None):
p.(None): (o) to undertake, in co-operation with the appropriate institutions and other bodies, the development and
p.(None): exploitation of any research, science and technology invention, and to provide advice and assistance to innovators and
p.(None): inventors in the registration and protection of their innovations and inventions;
p.(None):
p.(None): (p) to identify and validate national research and development priorities in or relating to research, science and
p.(None): technology;
p.(None):
p.(None): (q) to identify and raise awareness with any authority, institution, body or person, of any need relating to
p.(None): the establishment, transformation or dissolution of any relevant research, science or technology body or
p.(None): policy or other relevant matter, including the co-ordination of any request for advice in this regard;
p.(None):
p.(None): (r) to build capacity, skills and know-how of the staff of the Commission and councils and Namibian people in
p.(None): general;
p.(None):
p.(None): (s) to advise the Minister on manners how to secure a sustained basis for the funding of research, science and
p.(None): technology;
p.(None):
p.(None): Republic of Namibia 7 Annotated Statutes
p.(None): Research, Science and Technology Act 23 of 2004
p.(None):
p.(None):
p.(None): (t) to advise the Minister, the President, Parliament and any other authority or body on the functions and
p.(None): initiatives of the Commission and on any matter relating to research, science and technology;
p.(None):
p.(None): (u) to make recommendations to the Minister regarding the amendment of this Act or any other Acts which may
p.(None): contribute to the promotion of research, science and technology;
p.(None):
p.(None): (v) at the request of the Minister, or on its own accord, to enquire into, report on and make recommendations on
p.(None): any matter, or the performance of such other tasks, falling within the objects of this Act.
p.(None):
p.(None): (2) The Commission may -
p.(None):
p.(None): (a) at the request of any person or authority and subject to such conditions and the payment of such
p.(None): costs as may be agreed upon, conduct or cause to be conducted any investigation relating to any matter in the
p.(None): field of research, science or technology;
p.(None):
p.(None): (b) in respect of any other service rendered by it under this Act, charge such fees or levies, or make such other
p.(None): financial arrangements as it thinks fit;
p.(None):
p.(None): (c) with the prior approval of the President, engage in or promote any research, science and technology activities
p.(None): of military nature or relevance;
p.(None):
p.(None): (d) with the approval of the Minister, borrow money for the benefit of the Fund;
p.(None):
p.(None): (e) without prejudice of rights, vary or set aside any decision of the executive committee taken under
p.(None): section 12(2)(a).
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p.(None): and registration fees.
p.(None):
p.(None): Monitoring of research and related activities
p.(None):
p.(None): 21. (1) Subject to section 22(3), a non-Namibian person or research institute who or which desires to conduct
p.(None): any type of research in Namibia or to collect any type of samples for the purposes of research must -
p.(None):
p.(None): (a) apply in the prescribed manner for a written authorisation to conduct such research or to collect such
p.(None): samples; and
p.(None):
p.(None): (b) submit such information as may be prescribed.
p.(None):
p.(None): (2) For the purposes of this section, the Minister may prescribe -
p.(None):
p.(None): (a) the manner in which such authorisation must be given;
p.(None):
p.(None): (b) the authority to whom such application must be made and which will be responsible for
p.(None): the implementation of this section;
p.(None):
p.(None): (c) conditions which may be attached to such authorisation;
p.(None):
p.(None): Republic of Namibia 15 Annotated Statutes
p.(None): Research, Science and Technology Act 23 of 2004
p.(None):
p.(None):
p.(None): (d) any prohibition with regard to research or the taking of samples which the Minister thinks is in the interest
p.(None): of Namibia; or
p.(None):
p.(None): (e) the keeping of information with regard to activities falling under this section.
p.(None):
p.(None): Information to be given to Commission
p.(None):
p.(None): 22. (1) A person or research institute who or which receives money from the Fund must give to the
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p.(None): particular case any function assigned to the chief executive officer by or under this Act.
p.(None):
p.(None): (3) The Commission or chief executive officer, as the case may be, is not divested of any power or function
p.(None): delegated or assigned under this section, and, without prejudice of rights, may at any time -
p.(None):
p.(None): (a) amend or withdraw any decision made by virtue of such delegation; or
p.(None):
p.(None): (b) withdraw any function so assigned.
p.(None):
p.(None): Validity of decisions
p.(None):
p.(None): 32. A decision taken by the Commission or the executive committee or an act performed under the
p.(None): authority of the Commission or the executive committee is not invalid by reason only of -
p.(None):
p.(None): Republic of Namibia 19 Annotated Statutes
p.(None): Research, Science and Technology Act 23 of 2004
p.(None):
p.(None):
p.(None):
p.(None): (a) a vacancy in the Commission or executive committee; or
p.(None):
p.(None): (b) the fact that a person who is not entitled to sit as a commissioner or a member of the executive committee sat
p.(None): as a commissioner or such member at the time when the decision was taken or the act was authorised,
p.(None):
p.(None): if the decision was taken or the act was authorised by the requisite majority of the
p.(None): commissioners or such members who were present at the time and entitled to sit as
p.(None): commissioners or such members.
p.(None):
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Orphaned Trigger Words
p.(None): relating to research, science and technology activities, and where
p.(None):
p.(None): Republic of Namibia 6 Annotated Statutes
p.(None): Research, Science and Technology Act 23 of 2004
p.(None):
p.(None):
p.(None): appropriate, to promote the growth and development of human resources for such activities;
p.(None):
p.(None): (k) to collect and distribute, in accordance with this Act, financial, human and other resources for the
p.(None): efficient management and promotion of councils and research institutes and to solicit and make priorities for
p.(None): funding in respect of -
p.(None):
p.(None): (i) research, science and technology purposes;
p.(None):
p.(None): (ii) a framework for expense on research, science and technology;
p.(None):
p.(None): (iii) the building and maintenance of research, science and technology capacity by way of selective funding of
p.(None): training and development; and
p.(None):
p.(None): (iv) national facilities for research, science and technology;
p.(None):
p.(None): (l) to co-ordinate the use of moneys of the Fund and investments, and to facilitate, separately or
p.(None): in co-operation with the private sector, the use of public good research outputs, and to stimulate proposals
p.(None): of broad national interest for research;
p.(None):
p.(None): (m) to provide research grants, loans, bursaries and similar financial aid in research, science and
p.(None): technology;
p.(None):
p.(None): (n) to collect, disseminate and promote any research, science and technology results, statistics, reports,
p.(None): literature, data, services or any other information, including the establishment and maintenance of information systems
p.(None): to support -
p.(None):
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p.(None): members must be paid such remunerations and allowances determined in terms of subsection (2).
p.(None):
p.(None): (2) The Minister, in agreement with the Minister responsible for finance -
p.(None):
p.(None): (a) determines the remunerations and allowances payable to commissioners and members of the executive
p.(None): committee and committees who are not staff members; and
p.(None):
p.(None): (b) may determine different rates of remunerations or allowances with regard to different positions
p.(None): occupied by such commissioners or members.
p.(None):
p.(None): Rules by Commission
p.(None):
p.(None): 17. (1) The Commission, subject to the approval of the Minister, may make rules relating to -
p.(None):
p.(None): (a) the measures to be implemented by the Commission in order to protect the liquidity of the Fund and the
p.(None): assessment of the financial performance of the Fund;
p.(None):
p.(None): (b) the policies to be followed by the Commission in the making of investments, the borrowing of money and the
p.(None): procurement of goods and services;
p.(None):
p.(None): (c) the procedures in respect of meetings of the Commission and the executive committee;
p.(None):
p.(None): Republic of Namibia 13 Annotated Statutes
p.(None): Research, Science and Technology Act 23 of 2004
p.(None):
p.(None):
p.(None): (d) the functions of the executive committee and committees and the manner how remuneration and
p.(None): allowances are paid;
p.(None):
p.(None): (e) the good management and administration of the affairs of the Commission and the effective execution of its
p.(None): functions;
p.(None):
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p.(None):
p.(None): (f) moneys received by way of donations or grants from any source in Namibia, and, subject to the approval of the
p.(None): Minister in agreement with the Minister responsible for finance, from any source outside Namibia;
p.(None):
p.(None): (g) money obtained through the sale of -
p.(None):
p.(None): (i) publications prepared by or for the Commission;
p.(None):
p.(None): (ii) reference material, data and information; and
p.(None):
p.(None): (h) all other money which may accrue to the Commission from any other source.
p.(None):
p.(None): Republic of Namibia 16 Annotated Statutes
p.(None): Research, Science and Technology Act 23 of 2004
p.(None):
p.(None):
p.(None):
p.(None): (2) The Commission must manage the Fund in accordance with sound principles of financial management,
p.(None): and, in particular, by observing the measures implemented to protect the liquidity of the Fund as contemplated in
p.(None): section 17(1)(a).
p.(None):
p.(None): (3) Subject to section 25(2), the money available in the Fund must be used -
p.(None):
p.(None): (a) to pay the administrative expenses of the Commission;
p.(None):
p.(None): (b) to pay the administrative expenses of every council;
p.(None):
p.(None): (c) to fund the costs of any project or other activity of the Commission undertaken by the Commission or by any
p.(None): research institute with the approval of the Commission; and
p.(None):
p.(None): (d) to pay remunerations and allowances payable by the Commission and such other expenses incurred by the
p.(None): Commission in the performance of its functions.
p.(None):
p.(None): (4) The executive committee must open a banking account in the name of the Fund with a banking
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Appendix
Indicator List
| Indicator | Vulnerability |
|---|
| age | Age |
| authority | Relationship to Authority |
| child | Child |
| economic | Economic/Poverty |
| education | Educational |
| faith | Religion |
| ill | Physically Ill |
| indigenous | Indigenous |
| mentally | Mentally Disabled |
| military | Soldier |
| officer | Police Officer |
| opinion | philosophical differences/differences of opinion |
| parent | parents |
| party | Political |
| property | property |
| social | Social |
| unlawful | Illegal Activity |
Indicator Peers (Indicators in Same Vulnerability)
Trigger Words
capacity
consent
cultural
protect
protection
Applicable Type / Vulnerability / Indicator Overlay for this Input