Björn Jindra Appointed to CeSTII Advisory Committee
Professor MSO Björn Jindra of the Department of International Economics, Government and Business has been appointed to the Advisory Committee of the Centre for Science, Technology and Innovation Indicators (CeSTII) at South Africa’s Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC). The appointment recognises his research on innovation studies, technological capability development, industrial transformation and innovation systems.
About CeSTII
Established in 2001, CeSTII conducts the national R&D and business innovation surveys on behalf of the Department of Science and Innovation of South Africa, producing the official indicators that inform government policy and international comparisons. The Advisory Committee gives independent strategic and scientific advice on CeSTII’s research programme. Its members help shape research priorities, survey design and alignment with national development policy, and support the mentoring of CeSTII researchers.
