Annual report 2008/2009

Download the 2008/2009 Annual Report

The Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) is mandated to undertake, promote and co-ordinate policy-relevant, problemoriented research in the social sciences. Our aim is to explore areas of the social and human sciences that would enrich and improve the quality of life of all South Africans and across the continent. These areas of scientific research are our strength and our competitive advantage. They fuel the growth of our country and of our people.

This annual report titled A SOCIAL EXPLORATION looks at the work of the organisation according to the following themes:

  •     Democracy, government and society
  •     Education and science
  •     HIV, AIDS and health systems
  •     Poverty and development
  •     World of work
  •     Youth and children

 

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