News 14 May 2025 Blavatnik School community collaborates on South Africa’s new digital policy The South African Government has this week launched a Digital Transformation Roadmap, setting out a vision to improve public services and drive inclusive economic growth, with contributions from alumni, faculty and researchers at the School. Digital, Cyber and AI South Africa
News 17 July 2024 Saul Musker named on the Mail and Guardian 200 Young South Africans 2024 list Saul Musker named on the Mail and Guardian's 200 Young South Africans 2024 list in the category Governance for his work in the Private Office of the President of the Republic of South Africa. South Africa
In the media The Washington Post In South Africa, first-time voters want their choice to count and keep their dreams alive Professor Christopher Stone was quoted in a Washington Post article on the hopes of young voters following the recent national elections in South Africa. Christopher Stone Democracy and politics South Africa
04 Jun 04 June 2024, 18:00 - 19:00 Blavatnik Election Briefings: South Africa Votes Join us for a panel discussion moderated by Professor Christopher Stone exploring the significance and likely impact of South Africa’s election.
In the media Mail and Guardian Get cash out to the poorest now Faculty member Kate Orkin's op-ed on the South African government's announcement of additional economic measures to provide social relief in the wake of the Covid 19 pandemic. Evidence suggests that providing cash grants, rather than food, is more efficient and effective for emergency aid. Kate Orkin Economy COVID-19 ... South Africa
In the media 702 radio (South Africa) Kate Orkin on Radio 702 (South Africa) about campaigning for extended social relief Professor Kate Orkin speaks on The Clement Manyathela Show on Radio 702 (South Africa) about how to respond to the impact of Covid-19 on the South African economy, and the benefits of cash grants. Kate Orkin Economy South Africa
News 15 November 2023 Award for Kate Orkin’s role in keeping millions out of poverty Faculty member Kate Orkin has won the ESRC award for Outstanding Public Policy Impact, for her role advising the South African government during COVID-19 and beyond. She influenced £4.87 billion in spending that helped 28.5 million people and saved 5.5 million from extreme poverty. Economy Development ... COVID-19 Human behaviour Africa South Africa
In the media The Conversation South Africa’s relief grant: how it can be used to help young people into jobs Article shares how a covid-era relief grant could be redesigned to help support the policy priority of getting young people into work in South Africa. Kate Orkin Development South Africa
