Research data
The HSRC Research Data Service provides a digital repository facility for the HSRC's research data in support of evidence based human and social development in South Africa and the broader region. Access to data is dependent on ethical requirements for protecting research participants, as well as on legal agreements with the owners, funders or in the case of data owned by the HSRC, the requirements of the depositors of the data. We facilitate data use by preparing comprehensive metadata and disseminating data and related documents to appropriate target audiences. Data sharing is subject to an End User License agreement. Data sets from the following projects have been curated and are available for use:
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Research data: AGRICULTURE
2021 Farm production diversification and dietary diversity among subsistence farming households: panel data evidence from South Africa
Improving the production of a variety of foods by subsistence farmers has been identified as a key strategy for improving dietary diversity....
2021 First survey to measure innovation in South African agribusinesses
South Africa needs a productive and sustainable agricultural sector that contributes to the economy and ensures food security. The sector fa...
Download this report2021 Urban agriculture falls short of reducing hunger in South Africa's informal settlements
South Africa is facing a food insecurity crisis. According to the United Nations, 45% of the population was facing moderate or severe food i...
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