 | New Zealand Association of Scientists |
| New Zealand Association of Scientists |
The New Zealand Association of Scientists is a genuinely independent association of scientists who work and lobby to
The Association membership includes physical, natural, mathematical and social scientists and welcomes members with an interest in science education, policy, communication and the social impact of science and technology.
The New Zealand Association of Scientists is heartened by the findings of the CRI Taskforce. President Dr James Renwick said ''the recommendations of the report echo a number of the main points that NZAS made in its submission, and Government implementation of the Taskforce’s recommendations would go a long way to addressing some of the main concerns identified in the NZAS survey of scientists.''
The Association feels that the Taskforce has carried out an excellent analysis of the CRIs, the problems they face, and how these issues affect their ability to work in the national interest. Their recommendations are very much a step in the right direction, and will allow for adaptive change.
Successful implementation of the recommendations and the philosophy they embody will depend on all of us, and upon the quality of the interactions within CRIs, between the CRIs, their boards and stakeholders, the universities, independent research groups, and the wider public. The key to successful implementation and a positive way forward will be to balance priorities across capability development and maintenance, strategic research, advice and future watch, given the level of funding the Government and other organisations are willing to put in.
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