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.
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06/04/2024South Africa’s migration policy mess: Where did it come from and can it be fixed?Alan Hirsch critiques South Africa's migration policies in "South Africa’s Migration Policy Mess," highlighting systemic issues and offering reform recommendations.
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29/01/2024South Africa Country Study: Migration Trends, Policy, Implementation, and OutcomesExplore 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.
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21/05/2025NSI launches data-driven report on Public Service demographics and reformThe New South Institute’s latest report explores the demographic evolution of South Africa’s public service, revealing critical insights into retirement trends, skill distribution, and reform imperatives.
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13/08/2024An Analysis of Migration Governance Frameworks in KenyaNSI's new report, authored by Michael Mutava, examines Kenya's migration governance frameworks, highlighting historical evolution, current dynamics, policy implementation gaps, and strategic recommendations to enhance migration policies.
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12/08/2024The Movement of People in a Common African MarketThe eBook Consolidating The African Continental Free Trade Area, released in August 2024, includes a key chapter by Alan Hirsch on migration governance's impact on African economic integration. Hirsch explores historical and contemporary migration issues, advocating for strategic reforms to support the AfCFTA's goals.
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08/08/2024On Contradiction et al.: Overcoming the Crisis of Government in South AfricaIvor Chipkin's new article in the Journal of Public Administration examines the crisis within South Africa's government, highlighting five key weaknesses and analysing potential legislative reforms for improvement.
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08/08/2024Democracy, Power and Evidence-Informed Policy-Making: The Case of Public Service Reform in South AfricaExplore Ivor Chipkin's new working paper, in collaboration with the University of Bristol, on public service reform in South Africa, focusing on political control and recent legislative efforts. Download now for detailed insights.
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07/08/2024Dissecting Migration Myths: Alan Hirsch reviews Hein de Haas’s latest workAlan Hirsch reviews Hein de Haas’s book, "How Migration Really Works," highlighting its evidence-based challenge to migration myths. The review aligns with Hirsch’s emphasis on rational migration policies under the NSI's Migration Governance Reform Program.
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21/06/2024Towards a Merit-Based Senior Civil Service: Strategies for Reform in South AfricaThe New South Institute (NSI) has released two pivotal documents on South Africa’s Senior Civil Service reform, authored by Rafael Oliveira Leite and Ivor Chipkin. The comprehensive White Paper and concise Policy Brief offer critical insights and actionable recommendations for enhancing efficiency, transparency, and professionalism.
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24/04/2024New NSI Report Explores Migration Governance in NigeriaExplore NSI's new report on Nigeria's migration governance. This study provides critical insights into policy effectiveness and strategic recommendations for enhancing migration management in Africa.
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06/04/2024South Africa’s migration policy mess: Where did it come from and can it be fixed?
Alan Hirsch critiques South Africa's migration policies in "South Africa’s Migration Policy Mess," highlighting systemic issues and offering reform recommendations.
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29/01/2024South Africa Country Study: Migration Trends, Policy, Implementation, and Outcomes
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.
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21/05/2025NSI launches data-driven report on Public Service demographics and reform
The New South Institute’s latest report explores the demographic evolution of South Africa’s public service, revealing critical insights into retirement trends, skill distribution, and reform imperatives.
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13/08/2024An Analysis of Migration Governance Frameworks in Kenya
NSI's new report, authored by Michael Mutava, examines Kenya's migration governance frameworks, highlighting historical evolution, current dynamics, policy implementation gaps, and strategic recommendations to enhance migration policies.
