Prof. S F Rossouw, Chairman of the SANC, serves on the Executive Committee of the parent body. As suggested by the Chairman of the ICSU National Board, the National Committee made an effort to align its activities inter alia with those of SADA once the NRF s new Strategic Plan has become operational. A request to NRF in this regard is awaited, but with two staffers of SADA now members of the National Committee, some progress has been made. The membership of the Committee includes individuals who are concerned with data activities within various scientific disciplines and technology, as well as individuals specifically involved with data matters in the broad sense.
Scientific data is the lifeblood of all research activity.
Reliable data is essential in all technological spheres. All scientists and all technologists are therefore part of the local community, whether as members of professional associations or as individuals. S.F. Access to information on biosafety on the Internet. S.F. Scientific and technical data in the SADC countries. S.F. Wireless communication for data access in developing countries.