PLAAS is an independent Policy Research Institute within the Faculty for Economic and Management Sciences at the University of the Western Cape.

We do research, policy engagement, teaching and training about chronic poverty, economic marginalisation and structural inequality in Southern Africa.

Our research concentrates on the role of land, agriculture, and natural resources in the livelihoods of marginalised and vulnerable people.

We work to support  social justice, foster inclusive growth and nourish informed and democratic policy debate in Southern Africa.