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3.2 Funding Targets

Although a precise overall funding level cannot be assured for 2000/01, the Government’s aim is to achieve a level of funding for that year which is $330 million. The funding targets for each of the seventeen output classes are set out in Table 1.

3.3 Cross Output Themes

There are goals, issues and principles which cannot be addressed satisfactorily in the context of single output classes, and which need to be given effect over a range of outputs. National Science Strategy topics naturally fall into this category. In addition to any active National Science Strategies, the Government wishes particular attention to be given to ensuring that public good science and technology contribute effectively to realising the aspirations of Maori.

3.4 Output Purchasing Strategies

The Foundation has developed long-term research strategies, covering research in each output. These are to be progressively developed with the aim of harnessing a wider range of public good science and technology (not just research, narrowly-defined) to achieve social, environmental and economic outcomes. Strategies are also to be tailored to the needs of stakeholder groups in each area so that the greatest possible benefit is derived from the public investment.

With regard to funding trajectories for the period 1997/98 to 2000/01, the Foundation is to plan for a total PGSF increase of $14 million in 1998/99 and $18 million in 1999/2000. These figures are indicative only. The actual figures will be confirmed annually in the relevant Budgets.

Within the funding trajectory, the 2000/01 target for Output 8 Tourism, Commercial and Other Services is to be brought forward to 1998/99. This reflects the continuing growth of the sector, the rapid development of a strategic approach to future needs by the industry, and a strongly growing research capability. Funding levels from 1998/99 in that output will be $3.1 million. The level and trajectory from 2000/01 will be decided as part of the next major review of priorities.

Table 1: Output Classes and Funding Targets

ANNEX I

OUTPUT CLASS DEFINITIONS AND STRATEGIC GOALS

Definitions

Output classes are differentiated on the basis of the purpose of the work being proposed. Any public good science or technology contributing to the purpose of an output is eligible to be considered for funding in that area. The italicised comments below output class definitions are not a formal part of the definitions but are intended to assist in their interpretation. Outputs are not limited to only the examples given.

Strategic Goals

The Strategic Goals identified for each of the output classes have been deduced from existing “research strategies” developed by the Foundation. These goals are not exclusive and do not span the wide range of possible science and technology that could or should be funded within each output area. The Strategic Goals listed under each Output reflect areas of strong emphasis and do not imply that all research, science and technology in that output is limited to these strategic goals.

1. Animal Industries

Definition

Science and technology contributing to innovative and efficient industries focused on (non-dairy) animals, including science and technology oriented towards understanding and ameliorating the impacts of industry activities on the natural environment and on society.

Included are science and technology related to the sheep, beef, equine, deer, goat, poultry and pig industries, but not excluding other animal industries that may exist or emerge. Research may contribute to a specific industry sector, or be of a generic, underpinning nature. Research specific to the social dimensions and information needs of the industry may be included.

Strategic Goals

• “New and improved animal products to which value is added, and which satisfy specific market opportunities and customer requirements, in an efficient and sustainable manner.”
• Creation of knowledge and technology based products, processes and services
• Learning and fulfilling the technical quality demands of customers throughout the value chain
• Achievement of cost efficiencies
• Science-based maintenance and enhancement of market access
• Sustainability of production systems
• Management of the environmental impacts of economic activity
• Management of biological risk