Book launch digs into Mining waste management
On the 18th of April 2024 the Gauteng City-Region Observatory (GCRO) co-hosted the launch of two books with the Wits Institute for Social and Economic Research.
Read MoreDr. Wendy Tsoriyo presents paper on Inclusive Local Governance Reforms
Dr. Wendy Tsoriyo presented her paper titled Towards Inclusive Local Governance Reforms at the Association of Southern African Schools and Departments of Public Administration and Management (ASSADPAM) conference held at the University of Pretoria from March 18th to March 20th, 2024.
Read MoreCall for Research Proposals: GCRO Quality of Life 7 survey analysis papers
The GCRO is inviting proposals from researchers who would like to conduct early statistical analysis on the Quality of Life dataset during the embargo period of 31 May to the launch in August 2024.
Read MoreGCRO participates in Joint Summer/Winter School hosted by University of Johannesburg and CEPT University
The GCRO hosted the Joint Summer/Winter school delegation at the GCRO office on 11th December 2023 and delivered an interactive session showcasing their experiences in the Gauteng City-Region.
Read MoreRoundtable Discussion: Just Urban Transition for informal settlements
On February 22, 2024, the Islanda Institute hosted a roundtable to launch a report and engagement tool for municipal practitioners. The tool aims to help them engage with informal settlement communities for upgrading decisions to drive a just urban transition.
Read MoreThe seventh iteration of the Quality of Life (QoL) Survey is underway
Every two years, the Gauteng City-Region Observatory conducts a survey to gather data on various issues affecting Gauteng residents' quality of life.
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