Related Publications: South Africa
Race, equity, and public schools in post-apartheid South Africa
This paper uses recently available South African school census data from 1996 and 2000 to assess variations in educational quality across former population groups of public schools and dynamic changes in post-apartheid South Africa.
Household structure and child well-being: evidence from KwaZulu-Natal
Before 1994 the policy of apartheid in South Africa had systematically denied the majority of the population access to resources through legal restrictions on mobility, property rights, and residential location (Thompson 1990).
Household decisions, gender, and development: a synthesis of recent research
This book synthesizes IFPRI's recent work on the role of gender in household decisionmaking in developing countries, provides evidence on how reducing gender gaps can contribute to improved food security, health, and nutrition in developing countr
Social capital and coping with economic shocks: an analysis of stunting of South African children
South African households live in an environment characterized by risks, and many face a significant probability of experiencing economic losses that threaten their daily subsistence.
Early transition from school to market
A standard computable general equilibrium model for South Africa
Can South Africa afford to become Africa's first welfare state?
"This paper assesses the economy-wide impact of implementing and financing a universal or basic income grant (BIG) in South Africa.
Can South Africa afford to become Africa's first welfare state?
"This paper assesses the economy-wide impact of implementing and financing a universal or basic income grant (BIG) in South Africa.