The National Survey of Research and Experimental Development (R&D Survey) is the primary source of aggregate statistics on expenditure and the human capital devoted to R&D in a given period. The survey contributes to a body of official statistics and helps to report the country’s progress in R&D as a critical element for development and economic transformation, both in South Africa and in the global context.
The Department of Science and Technology (DST) oversees the production of this survey as a partner within the South African National Statistics System (SANSS).
