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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: DIGITAL DIVIDE
2017 Bridging the digital divide: measuring digital literacy
To promote digital transformation, equal emphasis needs to be placed on digital skills development as to infrastructure development. Integra...
2013 Digital communication, democracy and active citizen engagement in South Africa
This article argues that in the rapidly changing world of today, it is strongly recommended that governments keep up with trends and that th...
2010 When does ICT support education in South Africa?: the importance of teachers' capabilities and the relevance of language
The aim of this paper is to highlight some of the challenges of information and communication technology (ICT) integration in a South Africa...
2010 From digital divide to digital equity: learners
This study explores factors influencing the digital divide in four schools in Cape Town, South Africa. Three of the schools are for disadvan...