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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 SERVICES SECTOR
2010 Service plans as accountability mechanisms: evidence from the South African Public Service
This article documents and assesses the process of formulating and submitting Service Delivery Improvement Plans (SDIPs) over the 2006/7 fin...
2010 Doctors in the public service: too few for too many
In the global market for knowledge and the knowledgeable, health professionals are highly prized, leading to an international migration caro...
2009 Revisiting administrative 'capacity' in the context of public service transformation
This article examines the issue and concept of administrative capacity in South Africa's public service. It critiques the use of the term c...
2008 Training in the South African public sector
This chapter considers training needs and training interventions in the domain of government. Public sector skills levels are central to th...