M&E is an essential tool that organisations can use to foster social change because of its strength in providing rigorous data that is required to create an equitable and just society. #SocialChange #MonitoringandEvaluationRoles #SocialSurveys
About us
Social Surveys Africa is an Africa based, Africa focused, and African centric organisation that provides evidence based strategic insights .We are a leading specialist in social & development strategy with 35 years of experience in supporting decision-makers in government, the private sector and civil society to take better evidence-based decisions for social impact. Through designing and implementing a wide range of social and development research projects in South and sub-Saharan Africa we deliver respectful, rich and textured insights based on our understanding of the issues that impact communities and organisations. Our in-house capabilities in generating creative, contextually informed, methodologically appropriate primary evidence and turning this into relevant policy insights, have had significant impacts on how key institutions think and act in relation to education, land and labour policy, health, youth employment, mining, social entrepreneurship, employee mobility and well being, social cohesion and community-based protests, among others. In particular, Social Surveys has developed unmatched expertise in understanding the dynamics of communities, and in helping design research-based strategies that empower communities to become healthier and more stable on a sustainable basis. For instance, this has a particular application in fields such as mining, where substantial workforces live in close proximity to each other, to management, and to surrounding communities. It takes especially sensitive yet robust research to understand how policy making can so easily enhance or disrupt the status quo in such situations. Similarly, Social Surveys' accumulated community experience and understanding has been put to invaluable use in studies on issues such as health, housing and education, and on the relative developmental roles of government, the private sector and civil society in each respect. Social Surveys Africa is a 100% South African owned organisatin.
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http://www.socialsurveys.co.za
External link for Social Surveys Africa
- Industry
- Research Services
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Johannesburg
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 1987
- Specialties
- Community Dynamic Experts, Strategic Insights, Community Tapestry, Unrest Scale, Mobility Model, Early Grade Learner Assessments, Strategy & Research Services, Monitoring & Evaluations, Field Research, Policy development, Social research, and Social issues in mining
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Primary
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2 Upper Park Drive
Forest Town
Johannesburg, 2193, ZA
Employees at Social Surveys Africa
Updates
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Social cohesion is vital for fostering a sense of belonging and unity within communities. It promotes trust, cooperation, and resilience, laying the foundation for a peaceful and prosperous society. By bridging divides and promoting inclusivity, social cohesion strengthens societal bonds and fosters collective well-being. #SocialChange #MonitoringandEvaluationRoles #SocialSurveys
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The Social Surveys Community Tapestry© is an in-depth typology derived from rigorous statistical analysis, categorizing all communities in South Africa according to three key dimensions: Infrastructure, Socio-Economic Status, and Inequality. #SocialChange #MonitoringandEvaluationRoles #SocialSurveys
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We are all part of communities, defined in various ways such as age, location, gender, or economic status. Despite differences, communities share common interests, ambitions, and experiences. Similarly, every community seeks to improve its well-being, often amidst significant challenges like deprivation and neglect. #SocialChange #MonitoringandEvaluationRoles #SocialSurveys
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Our community engagement team actively involves diverse stakeholders to gain a nuanced understanding of social dynamics. This enables us to foster stronger relationships and enhance mutual understanding between corporates and communities, thereby creating mutual shared value. #SocialChange #MonitoringandEvaluationRoles #SocialSurveys
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Social Surveys Africa has conducted a distinctive analysis to pinpoint the fundamental traits of peaceful demonstrations and violent upheaval. Utilizing this analysis, we can accurately forecast the probability of protests (peaceful or violent) and the likelihood of violent unrest within communities. In testing against a sample of previous protest incidents, our scales accurately predict 96% of protest occurrences and 99% of cases involving violent unrest. #SocialChange #MonitoringandEvaluationRoles #SocialSurveys
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Social Surveys Africa specialises in standardised assessments for early-grade students (Grade R to Grade 3) in South Africa. We use various tools such as EGRA, EGMA, ELOM-R, and ELOM-1 to measure school readiness (Grades R and 1) and core competency skills during the Foundation Phase (Grades 1-3) #SocialChange #MonitoringandEvaluationRoles #SocialSurveys
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At Social Surveys Africa, we provide comprehensive strategy and research services. Our emphasis lies in establishing a coherent and logical progression from identifying problems to achieving intended outcomes, accomplished through careful selection of methodologies and meticulous attention to generating quality data, maintaining rigorous quality control, and employing advanced analysis techniques. #SocialChange #MonitoringandEvaluationRoles #SocialSurveys
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Knowledge may grant us power, yet it is understanding that truly illuminates our path. In a world inundated with information, the ability to grasp the deeper meanings and nuances behind it all is what truly sets us apart. Let's strive not just for knowledge, but for the profound understanding that shapes our actions and perspectives." #SocialChange #MonitoringandEvaluationRoles #SocialSurveys
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