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Research data: POVERTY
2018 Lifting young people out of poverty: factors that influence the transition
Despite the inequality of opportunities in South Africa, some young people do overcome the odds and transition out of income poverty. ...
2017 An overview: the shape and character of poverty and inequality in South Africa
The HSRC recently held a conference under the theme Poverty and Inequality: Diagnosis, Prognosis and Responses, which is also the organisati...
2017 The stomach is crying: patterns of food insecurity and the role of social grants in South Africa
Ending hunger, achieving food security and improved nutrition is one of the core UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and features in t...
2017 Status of informal settlements targeted for upgrading: implications for policy and impact evaluation
South Africa is characterised by various forms of inequality, which are magnified in informal settlements. In a population of over 51 millio...