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: COVID-19
2021 The role of South Africa's social scientists in COVID-19 responses: why it matters
The effects of COVID-19 have been devastating to economies across the globe. This has been true in South Africa too, where the unemployment ...
2021 The HSRC's Justin Visagie on transforming South Africa's cities
Cities lie at the heart of countries prosperity, says urban economist Justin Visagie of the HSRC. "Understanding how cities can become more ...
Download this report2021 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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