The OECD.AI Policy Navigator
Our policy navigator is a living repository from more than 80 jurisdictions and organisations. Use the filters to browse initiatives and find what you are looking for.
Scientific and Technological R&D Tax Incentive Guidelines
Companies undertaking scientific and technological R&D in the Republic of South Africa can qualify for a 150 per cent tax deduction for the operational R&D expenditure in terms of section 11D of the ITA, if their R&D activities are approved by the Minister of Science and Technology.
Launch of the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Institute of South Africa and AI Hubs (University of Johannesburg and Tshwane University of Technology)
South Africa is launching the Artificial Intelligence Institute to support digital innovation and skills. It is a partnership between the government and two universities”UJ and TUT”to help prepare the country for the future. This initiative follows expert recommendations to make South Africa a leader in new technologies.
Presidential Commission on the Fourth Industrial Revolution
Presidential Commission on Fourth Industrial Revolution consists of leaders from academia, business and civil society.
Consensus Study on the Ethical, Legal, and Social Implications of Genetics and Genomics in South Africa
Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) undertook a consensus study on the ethical, legal and social implications of genetics and genomics work, as they relate to research, health service provision and forensic applications (medical and legal) in South Africa.
Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution South Africa
The South African hub of the WEF C4IR network advances smart regulation for emerging technologies such as AI and blockchain, through collaboration with government regulators and the technology industry in South Africa.