Research

New research director Dr Caryn Abrahams at WSG

Message from our Research Director

Hello everyone

My name is Caryn Abrahams (PhD), the new Research Director at the Wits School of Governance. I’m excited to embrace the role and the challenges and opportunities it brings. It is a privilege to be able to serve the University and contribute to the Wits School of Governance's vision of becoming a research-led institution of excellence.

 

 

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COVID-19 and the labour market Estimating the effects of South
23 April 2021

COVID-19 and the labour market: Estimating the effects of South Africa’s national lockdown

South Africa has been one of the countries affected most adversely by the COVID-19 pandemic in Africa.
22 April 2021

Policy brief: Energy Transition for Post Covid-19 South Africa

A lack of adequate and reliable electricity has crippled South Africa's economy for at least the past decade.
01 February 2021

Labour Force Survey Data for South Africa: A brief assessment

This paper provides a brief assessment of the labour force survey data, focused particularly on the current survey instrument, the QLFS.
04 January 2021

Research Paper: What to expect from a Biden administration in the MENA region

A Joe Biden/Kamala Harris administration offers potential for perhaps subtle but potentially catalytic changes for the MENA region.
25 August 2020

A PhD journey at WSG... what is it like?

Professor Pundy Pillay, WSG Research Director talks about the School's successful PhD programme and the challenging journey of completing this research degree.
05 August 2020

WSG leads multidisciplinary research team to address SA’s economic challenges

SA Future Economy Project
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Tayarisha Research Centre

The Centre will conduct academically rigorous, cutting-edge research 
on the challenges and opportunities presented by digitalisation, 
particularly in the public sector.

Civic Tech

Civic Tech Innovation Network

Welcome to the Civic Tech Innovation Network

The Civic Tech Innovation Network (CTIN) is a Community of Practice (CoP) and action learning network for people with an interest and commitment to leveraging the nexus between technology and civic activism.