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Research outputs: COVID-19
2021 The role of South Africa's social scientists in COVID-19 responses: why it matters
The effects of COVID-19 have been devastating to economies across the globe. This has been true in South Africa too, where the unemployment ...
2021 The HSRC's Justin Visagie on transforming South Africa's cities
Cities lie at the heart of countries prosperity, says urban economist Justin Visagie of the HSRC. "Understanding how cities can become more ...
Download this report2021 First survey to measure innovation in South African agribusinesses
South Africa needs a productive and sustainable agricultural sector that contributes to the economy and ensures food security. The sector fa...
Download this report2021 Urban agriculture falls short of reducing hunger in South Africa's informal settlements
South Africa is facing a food insecurity crisis. According to the United Nations, 45% of the population was facing moderate or severe food i...
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