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South African

Stats SA (Statistics South Africa) This link opens in a new window
Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) is a national government department responsible for the production and coordination of official and other statistics to assist organs of state, business and the public in evidence-based decisions for planning, policy development and measurement.
governed by the Statistics Act (Act No. 6 of 1999).

South African Bureau of Standards (SABS)
The mission of the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) is to provide standards and conformity assessment services to contribute towards the efficient functioning of the economy.

The SABS is mandated to: develop, promote and maintain South African National Standards (SANS); promote quality in connection with commodities, products and services; and render conformity assessment services and assist in matters connected therewith.
South African Reserve Bank
OECD South Africa

Country Information

Emerging Market Information Service delivers deep, rich company and industry information, alongside the relevant news, research and analytics that allow professionals to make profitable decisions faster.
African Competitiveness Report
Corruption Perceptions Index by Country
The World Fact Book -CIA

World Competitiveness Online (IMD) This link opens in a new window
Comprehensive database on the competitiveness of nations. Competitiveness rankings are compiled from using statistical data, survey data and covers over 65 countries.
EIU Viewpoint including country reports This link opens in a new window
In-depth research and analysis reports of over 30 countries in the world, done by the European Intelligence Unit. Covers financial sectors, industries, policies, politics, monetary trends and current affairs impacting economies.

International

International Statistical Institute

UNESCO Institute of Statistics (UIS): data for the Sustainable Goals This link opens in a new window
Internationally-comparable data on education, science, culture and communication produced by the UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
World Bank Open Data Databank This link opens in a new window
Free and open access to global development data published by the World Bank.

The Global Financial Development Database
The Global Financial Development Database is an extensive dataset of financial system characteristics for 214 economies. It contains annual data, starting from 1960. It has been last updated in September 2019 and contains data through 2017 for 109 indicators, capturing various aspects of financial institutions and markets.
World Bank list of Statistical databases
https://www.corruptionwatch.org.za/
Corruption Watch is a non-profit organisation launched in January 2012. We rely on the public to report corruption to us. We use the reports as an important source of information to fight corruption and hold leaders accountable for their actions.
Communication

Corruption Watch provides a platform for reporting corruption. Anyone can safely share what they experience and observe and can speak out against corruption. Our communication channels include our website, a WhatsApp number, social media, e-mail or post. The current Covid-19 lockdown unfortunately prevents us from taking walk-in reports at our office.
Investigation

We investigate selected reports of alleged acts of corruption, in particular those cases that have the most serious impact on our society. For instance, these may be cases involving basic health or education services which affect the most disadvantaged South Africans. We hand our findings over to the relevant authorities to take further action, and we monitor the progress of each case. We work with mainstream and community media to make sure that corruption is fully exposed through our investigative work.
Research

We gather and analyse information to identify patterns and hot spots of corruption. We prepare research reports on these hot spots to expose and find solutions to systemic corruption. Using our own communication platforms and the media, we share our findings with the public, like-minded non-governmental organisations and public sector bodies, all of which are undermined by corruption.
Mobilisation

We build campaigns that mobilise people to take a stand against corruption. Our campaigns involve the public, community groups and other organisations such as trade unions.
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