Publications

Research and policy ideas formulated by the NSI can take many forms: academic articles, policy reports, opinion articles, working papers, case studies, books, among other formats. All our production is open access, and its use and dissemination are encouraged – upon citation. In this section you will find all the publications released by the NSI and its team of researchers.

29/01/2024

South Africa Country Study: Migration Trends, Policy, Implementation, and Outcomes

Migration Governance Reform Report

Explore the third report in NSI's MIGRA series, "South Africa Country Study," authored by Alan Hirsch. This work offers in-depth analysis of South African migration trends, policies, and impacts, contributing significantly to the discourse on migration governance in Africa.
06/01/2024

Basic Analytical Assumptions of Empowering the Periphery: The Telling Experiences of South Africa and the Republic of Serbia

South-South Dialogues Academic Article Report

Discover the insights of Nakarada and Vidojević in "Empowering the Periphery," a pivotal work on global neoliberal capitalism's effect on marginalized societies, emphasizing the need for historical reinterpretation, scientific integration, and transformative alliances, with case studies from South Africa and Serbia.
30/11/2023

The South African Welfare State System: A Special Focus on Universal Basic Income

Rethinking the South African Welfare State Book Chapter

Explore Jelena Vidojević's chapter on South Africa's welfare system and Universal Basic Income in the Routledge International Handbook, highlighting innovative social policy trends in developing countries.
03/11/2023

An analysis of trends and patterns of migration in Africa

Migration Governance Reform Report

Explore the New South Institute's report on migration trends in Africa, authored by Michael Mutava. The study highlights economic drivers, the prevalence of intra-African migration, and calls for comprehensive policies and data harmonization.
11/10/2023

The Five Cs of the Contemporary Crisis of Government and How to Overcome Them

Public Service Reform Working Paper

The New South Institute presents a Working Paper addressing challenges in South Africa's public service. It highlights the importance of management autonomy, the role of the Public Service Commission, and the need for comprehensive reforms beyond legislation.
19/07/2023

New Horizons in African Migration: The Migration Governance Reform Research Program (MIGRA) Takes Off

Migration Governance Reform Report

The New South Institute is thrilled to present the inaugural report of the Migration Governance Reform Project, titled "Framing a Study of African Migration Governance Reform—Towards Freer Movement". This key publication explores innovative ways to enhance the movement and settlement of Africans within the continent.
12/06/2023

The Function of The Police: Crime, Social Emergencies, and Disorder

Police and Security Reform Report

Explore NSI's publication "The Function of The Police: Crime, Social Emergencies, and Disorder", which illuminates South African police work's complexities, advocating for a depoliticized, democratic, citizen-focused police service.
13/06/2023

An Agenda for Reform: A Proposed Pathway Towards Professionalizing Public Administration in South Africa

Public Service Reform Report

Explore the latest NSI policy brief "An Agenda for Reform," by Ivor Chipkin, analyzing South Africa's systemic government crisis and proposing public administration professionalization as a solution