Food insecurity is an intractable problem in South Africa. The country has a tradition of
evidence-based decision making, grounded in the findings of national surveys. However …

Despite almost 20 years of democratic governance in South Africa, there is growing
evidence that equitable access to quality education remains elusive for the majority of its …

This article builds on existing literature on the material effects of cash transfers. It explores
people's own perceptions of the role of unconditional cash transfers in building, maintaining …

The empowerment of women, broadly defined, is an often-cited objective and benefit of
social cash transfer programs in develo** countries. Despite the promise and potential of …

Background Intimate partner violence (IPV) is highly prevalent and has detrimental effects
on the physical and mental health of women across the world. Despite emerging evidence …

The reduction of poverty after the demise of apartheid is attributed largely to South Africa's
expansive social protection program. A key driver of this growth has been the Child Support …

Women's vulnerability to climate-induced shocks hinges on a high dependence on climate-
sensitive livelihoods and a natural resource base aggravated by the acute inequalities that …

In this working paper, we interrogate the ways anti-gender, or" pro-family", actors and
organizations are using the frameworks and language of" development" to advance …

Child protection services are seen as the largest field of social work service delivery in South
Africa. Repeated warnings of the'crisis state'of child protection services have gone …

The drivers of food insecurity in rapidly‐growing urban areas of the Global South are
receiving more research and policy attention, but the precise connections between …