Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) and the Municipal Demarcation Board (MDB) today released the results of its exploratory study in Vuwani which looked at the drivers of violence and conflict that erupted over municipal boundaries. To this end, the study aimed to investigate the drivers of violence and conflict over the municipal boundaries in Vuwani. It also aimed to understand the socio-economic and psychosocial impact of the violence on the communities, their learning activities and … [Read more...] about Lessons for citizen engagement and social cohesion
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Study finds corruption hurts local R&D and innovation
As South Africa grapples with growing the economy and sustainable socio-economic development, it is often said that innovation is the silver bullet to help the country achieve its developmental goals. In this regard, the World Bank’s September 2017, 10th South Africa Economic Update observes that innovation can raise South Africa’s competitiveness and allow breaking into new markets and creating jobs. “It can also significantly improve the life of millions of poor South Africans and their … [Read more...] about Study finds corruption hurts local R&D and innovation
Aiming for Zero Percent HIV/AIDS in Africa
Port Elizabeth - More than 14 million South Africans took part in HIV counselling and testing campaign over the past year – that is the size of the urban populations of Johannesburg, Durban, Cape Town, Pretoria, Soweto and Port Elizabeth combined. 'It is this kind of collective action and the decisive political leadership that can reverse the upward trend if HIV infection,' said Dr Olive Shisana, CEO of the Human Sciences Research Council and co-chair of the Global HIV Prevention Working … [Read more...] about Aiming for Zero Percent HIV/AIDS in Africa
