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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CISC Policy processes around culture, identity and social cohesion

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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

New partnerships for growth research in Africa

Launch workshop report from the Africa Growth Initiative, which works towards sustainable economic development in Africa.

International profiles of health care systems

Presents overviews of the health care systems of 13 countries, including information on health system financing, innovations and reforms. ­

A guide to the Children’s Act for health professionals

A short guide providing an overview of the provisions of the Act that are most relevant for health ­professionals.­

Report: South African civil society and xenophobia

Analyses the conditions that allowed xenophobic violence to erupt in South Africa in 2008, focusing on the role played by civil society.

Improving equitable domestic public financing to reach universal coverage in East and Southern Africa

This policy brief draws policy makers’ attention to the demands and challenges in health financing for universal coverage, suggesting options.

Right here, right now: Taking co-production into the mainstream

Argues that co-production, where public services are designed and delivered with users rather than ‘to’ and ‘for’ them, is the key to transforming public services.­­