• Deepening democracy – conceptually and empirically study the evolution of the democratic process in different contexts. Research outputs

• Rights and citizenship – analysing meanings and practices of citizenship and gauging perceptions and experiences of rights and citizenship in different contexts. 

•  Citizenship participation - analysing various approaches to participation and exploring how citizens engage the state to demand / claim social rights. Research outputs

• Socio-economic development – evaluating legislation and policies in terms of its ability to reduce inequality and poverty. Research outputs
  
   

Advocacy

We work with academic and research institutions, NGOs, local communities, social movements, CBOs, trade unions, to disseminate information and build awareness about topical socio-political issues.   

Research links   

-          Development Research Centre on Citizenship, Participation and Accountability (Citizenship DRC) 

-          Human Science Research Council

-          Institute for Democracy in S.A. 

-          School of Development Studies / University of KwaZulu Natal

-          Women in Informal Employment: Globalising and Organising

-          StreetNet International Durban