The interface between research and policy-making in South Africa: exploring the institutional framework and practice of an uneasy relationship
Grimm, Sven / Mareike Magdalena Gensch / Johanna Hauf / Julia Prenzel / Nitja Rehani / Sarah Senz / Olivier Vogel (2018)
Discussion Paper 19/2018
The interface between research and policy-making is gaining relevance, as complexities in global challenges increase. This paper explores the science-policy-interface in South Africa, based on more than 100 interviews. It examines the incentives and provides recommendations for academia and policy-makers.