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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: PUBLIC OPINION
2011 A vote of confidence: election management and public perceptions of electoral processes in South Africa
The aim of this article is to examine the performance of the Electoral Commission (IEC) of South Africa. The analysis not only confines itse...
2010 Fear factor: perceptions of safety in South Africa
This chapter begins by briefly and critically reflecting on the limitations associated with measuring fear of crime and describing the data ...
2010 The glue that binds or divides: social trust in South Africa
The recent hosting of the 2010 World Cup has reinvigorated debates about social cohesion and the extent to which South Africans are united. ...
2010 Affirmative action
Since its introduction 12 years ago, affirmative action has become an increasingly controversial policy to address labour market inequalitie...