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: CAPACITY BUILDING
2022 Municipal skills and capacity assessment study: views from municipal officials at eight South African municipalities
There are growing concerns over the capability of the state to deliver services to its constituents. The National Development Plan (NDP) ide...
Download this report2022 Synthesis evaluation of state capacity with a special focus on directors-general and heads of department: final report
The Presidency commissioned the Developmental, Capable, and Ethical State (DCES) division of the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) to c...
Download this report2021 An indelible African footprint: the story of the Africa Institute of South Africa (AISA)
This chapter provides a brief historical narrative of the development of AISA and its contribution to knowledge production, information shar...
2021 Governing river rehabilitation projects for transformative capacity development
River rehabilitation projects are framed as water security interventions in South Africa. They aim to address water quality and water quanti...