About Us
PLAAS is an independent Policy Research Institute within the Faculty for Economic and Management Sciences at the University of the Western Cape.
What We Do
We do research, policy engagement, teaching and training about chronic poverty, economic marginalisation and structural inequality in Southern Africa.
Our Focus
Our research concentrates on the role of land, agriculture, and natural resources in the livelihoods of marginalised and vulnerable people.
Our Vision
We work to support social justice, foster inclusive growth and nourish informed and democratic policy debate in Southern Africa.
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