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: SOUTHERN AFRICA

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2013 Impact of climate change and climate variability on the occurrence of extreme climate events: opportunities for social sciences research in southern Africa

A growing sense of urgency has brought the problem of climate change and variability high up on the research agenda of natural sciences. Des...

2012 Beyond the food desert: finding ways to speak about urban food security in South Africa

Urban food security is a significant development challenge in sub-Saharan Africa. However, the field is currently under-researched and under...

2010 Tsireledzani: understanding the dimensions of human trafficking in southern Africa

This report provides the first comprehensive assessment of human trafficking in South Africa. This research study was conducted by the Human...

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