The Policy>Action Network (P>AN) is hosted by the Policy Analysis Unit at the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) and is supported by the Department of Science and Technology.

P>AN supports the policy community by sourcing information on social policy with the aim of contributing to rigour in policy making and greater participation in policy processes. This site contains a range of resources including case studies, policy briefs, research reports, events info and ‘how-to’ info on getting research into policy, and getting policy into action.

         
 

Themes

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Developmental state policies for economic planning and poverty reduction

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Education policies for equal opportunities and access to quality education

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Gender equity policies for development and poverty reduction

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Health policies for universal access to quality healthcare

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Poverty reduction policies and equal development

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Social & economic policy for social service delivery and fair economic growth

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Social innovation policies for social change and social needs delivery

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Social protection policies to reduce poverty and social vulnerability

 

Latest

Mental Health and Poverty Project: policy briefs

A series of nine policy briefs on policy development and analysis aimed at breaking the cycle of mental ill­-health and poverty.

Community cohesion: Seven steps: A practitioners toolkit

Identifies seven steps to developing community cohesion, illustrating with in-depth cases studies and practical examples.

The Arterial Network

An informal, dynamic network of individuals, institutions and funding partners working to support the effectiveness and growth of African arts and culture in civil society and to enhance the sustainability of creative industries in Africa.

The African creative economy: Arts, culture and creative industry research in Africa

Collates existing research material on the impact of the art and creative industries on Africa’s economy over the last five years.

Observatory of Cultural Policies in Africa

­A pan-African non-governmental organisation aiming to enhance the development of national cultural policies in the region and their integration in human development strategies through advocacy and promoting information exchange, research, capacity building and cooperation at the regional and international level.

Shared Societies Project

A Club of Madrid global initiative that supports democratic development through leadership for dialogue, diversity and social cohesion. Read about their Call to action and their Ten Commitments outlining policy areas essential for promoting social inclusion. ­