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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: MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY
2018 Barriers to innovation: evidence from South African manufacturing companies 2010-2012
Innovation is widely viewed as a driver of company competitiveness and, indeed, the economic growth of countries. However, in carrying out t...
Download this report2017 Eco-innovation in South African manufacturing enterprises: trends and benefits
This policy brief examines how innovative manufacturing enterprises have embarked on eco-innovative initiatives and contribute to sustainabl...
Download this report2015 Changes to artisanal identity and status in SA: implications for policy
This policy brief shares findings from a recently completed Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) and Manufacturing, Engineering and Relate...
Download this report2013 Studying artisans in the manufacturing, engineering and related services sector
Given extensive changes globally in the nature of training and employment of artisans over the last few decades, the manufacturing, Engineer...
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