Hands-on Learning Issue 25
Through the newly rebranded edition of our Hands-on Learning publication developed in June 2023, we hope to play a helpful role in synthesising information from innovators and implementers in civil society, supporting them to share what they have learnt so that others are able to draw from and build on their experiences. Blended learning: When […]
Hands-on Learning Issue 24
Through the newly rebranded edition of our Hands-on Learning publication developed in June 2023, we hope to play a helpful role in synthesising information from innovators and implementers in civil society, supporting them to share what they have learnt so that others are able to draw from and build on their experiences. Escaping The Inequality […]
Western Cape Stunting Baseline Survey
It is generally acknowledged that stunting is the best indicator of a child’s well-being and that a child’s linear growth potential is largely determined by the time they turn 2 years old. Many countries in sub-Saharan Africa, including South Africa, also have a high prevalence of overweight and obesity in children, amounting to a double […]
The impact of limiting trading hours for on-site alcohol consumption in the Western Cape
Pursuing the five best buys in curbing alcohol abuse advocated by the World Health Organisation (WHO), DGMT conducted research into increasing the price of alcohol through the introduction of Minimum Unit Pricing (MUP) and reducing the availability of alcohol by restricting liquor outlet trading hours. The research forecasts a marked reduction in alcohol consumption and […]
Hands-on learning Issue 23
Through the newly revived & rebranded edition of our Hands-on Learning publication, we hope to play a helpful role in synthesising information from innovators and implementers in civil society, supporting them to share what they have learned so that others are able to draw from and build on their experiences. Building coalitions: The power of […]
Modelling the impact of Minimum Unit Pricing policy in the Western Cape
Even though less than a third of South Africans consume alcohol, we are a nation of heavy drinkers. This is because more than half of those who drink are ‘binge drinkers’, defined as having more than five standard drinks in one sitting. In 2020, DGMT commissioned the UCT Research Unit on the Economics of Excisable […]
The international experience of Minimum Unit Pricing on alcohol
A Minimum Unit Pricing (MUP) policy would impose a minimum retail price dependent upon the alcohol content of the drink. This increases the price of the cheapest alcohol, which is often preferred by the heaviest drinkers, making it a targeted tool for reducing alcohol-related harm. Crucially, it applies across all types of alcohol so that […]
Hands-on Learning Issue 22
Through our Hands-on Learning publication, we hope to play a helpful role in synthesising information from innovators and implementers in civil society, supporting them to share what they have learned so that others are able to draw from and build on their experiences. Read below a short synopsis of what you can find in Hands-on […]
ACTIVATE! Civic Education Toolkit
Introduction from the ACTIVATE! Civic Education Toolkit The dawn of democracy in South Africa has ushered in several positive outcomes for the country’s development. Despite this, young people in South Africa continue to face many problems, including high unemployment, poor educational outcomes and poverty, among other issues. There has been growing dissatisfaction with government services […]
Hands-on Learning Issue 21
Through our Hands-on Learning publication, we hope to play a helpful role in synthesising information from innovators and implementers in civil society, supporting them to share what they have learned so that others are able to draw from and build on their experiences. Read below a short synopsis of what you can find in Hands-on […]
