by Nelly Nyagah | Jul 2, 2019 | Reports
Good health and a safe living environment are fundamental indicators of well-being. They are also important domains of a multi-dimensional model of poverty. This report explores the perceptions of South Africans, measured both qualitatively and quantitatively, on key...
by Admin | Jul 2, 2019 | Reports
When the African National Congress (ANC) contested the 1994 democratic elections, one of its main slogans was ‘Housing for all’. The Reconstruction and Development Programme (RDP), which was the election manifesto for the ANC and its alliance partners set a specific...
by Admin | Jul 2, 2019 | Reports
The report provides an overview of the methodological approach adopted in the qualitative stage of the Indicators of Poverty and Social Exclusion (IPSE) project. The report is written with the aim of ensuring the transparency and clarity of the research. It is also...
by Admin | Jul 2, 2019 | Reports
Abstract This paper argues for a rigorous distinction between the conceptualisation, definition and measurement of poverty in South Africa. Conceptual frameworks and definitions of poverty are briefly reviewed in both the international and South African contexts....
by Admin | Jul 2, 2019 | Reports
Abstract This report aims to communicate some preliminary findings from the qualitative phase of the Indicators of Poverty and Social Exclusion (IPSE) project in South Africa. Over 50 focus groups have taken place across South Africa with men and women from a range of...
by Admin | Jun 23, 2019 | Reports
Access: (Paywall/restricted use) Noble, M. and Wright, G. (2013) ‘Ring of Fire – Socially perceived necessities in informal urban settlements in South Africa’, Policy & Politics, 41(2), pp. 259-277. Wright, G. and Noble, M. (2013) ‘Does widespread lack undermine...
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