The Policy > Action Network (P>AN) is hosted by the Research Use and Impact Assessment Unit (RIA) 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.
The latest issue of From Evidence to Action is now available. In this edition we look at the education system in South Africa, and in particular, how evidence informed policies can be implemented to address many of the problems it faces. Download the sixth edition here and please make submissions or send comments to pan@hsrc.ac.za.
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LatestFrom Evidence to Action: Issue 6: Evaluating our way to better government performanceIn the final issue of the PAN newsletter for 2011 we look at how the evaluation of government programmes can be invaluable in improving performance and service delivery. Divided we stand: Why inequality keeps risingReports that the gap between the rich and the poor in OECD countries has reached its highest level for over over 30 years. Includes a special focus on inequality in growing economies. Prospects for South Africa's future: Development report 2011This report seeks to focus on the core, critical interventions that will be needed if South Africa’s development objectives are to be met. Vacancy: Head: Research Use and Impact Assessment (RIA) (Deputy Executive Director)The Research Use and Impact (RIA) programme at the HSRC wishes to appoint a suitable candidate to lead the programme. The successful candidate will be based in Pretoria on a 5 year contract. The closing date for applications is 18 November 2011. 7 Reasons why a universal income makes sense in middle-income countriesPolicy brief which argues that a universal income grant would be a powerful intervention for radically reducing the depth and scale of impoverishment, and for enhancing liberty. From evidence to action: Issue 5: EducationIssue five of the newsletter From Evidence to Action looks at the education system in South Africa, in particular how evidence informed policies can be implemented to address many of the problems it faces. |
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