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This report could not have been compiled without the people who contributed so willingly to the process. James Mullin, Geoffrey Oldham, Deanna Ashley, Lydia Makhubu, and Thomas Odhiambo — the international team members — provided their much-needed expertise, assistance, and devotion. Their input to this challenging endeavour was critical, and, indeed, they have left their mark on the South African science and technology community because of the way in which they conducted their investigation.

The Mission’s work was helped immeasurably by the South African team members who participated in the Mission’s formal meetings and who assisted the international members by placing events, organizations, and personalities in a South African context. The South African members of the mission were Frene Ginwala, Ivy Matsepe-Casaburri, Jairam Reddy, Jakes Gerwel, David Kaplan, and Stanley Sangweni.

Many thanks are also due to the numerous individuals and institutions who submitted background material before the Mission’s nationwide consultations. Furthermore, the contributions of the organizations and individuals who were visited by the Mission members are also acknowledged.

We would like to make special mention of David Kaplan, not only for writing the afterword to this publication but also for his critical presence, right from the start of the Mission.

Finally, we acknowledge a debt of gratitude to Tony Trew, Edan Puritt, and Stephen Song, who acted under contract to IDRC, and to Marc Van Ameringen, for his support to the Mission and for bringing the various processes together.

Members of the Mission on Science and Technology Policy for a Democratic South Africa with Nelson R. Mandela.

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