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: ECONOMIC GROWTH
2020 Innovation performance in South African businesses, 2014-2016: activities, outcomes, enablers, constraints
South Africa's key priorities are to accelerate inclusive economic growth, create jobs, and reduce inequality. Whether to drive product expo...
Download this report2020 Technology, tourism, malls and metros - promises and pitfalls of tradable services in Africa
There is growing recognition around the world that tradable services can contribute to economic development. Africa is no exception, with th...
2020 Informal sector measurement of openness, collaboration and innovation: the case of Otigba hardware microenterprises cluster in Africa
Over 75% of the economic activities in Africa and other developing countries occurs in the informal sector. On the other hand, over 75% of e...
2019 Safeguarding the future of genomic research in South Africa: broad consent and the Protection of Personal Information Act No. 4 of 2013
Genomic research has been identified in South Africa (SA) as important in developing a strong bio-economy that has the potential to improve ...