About SISER

South Africa and Africa is on the verge of major social and economic transformation and in this light there is an increasing need for policy-oriented research that will guide governments and policy makers in their decision making processes.

In response to the need for reliable and quality social and economic research findings (i.e. problems, challenges, trends, consequences, impact and significance) Spectrium Graduate School of Business has established SISER. As an independent research institute SISER aims to foster high research standards and ethical values in all faculties within Spectrium. Furthermore, SISER will deploy more resources especially in social and economic topics that are significant to sound economic and investment decisions by the governments, its agencies and the corporates.

SISER’s long term goal is to collaborate with national and international organization which pursues the same.

Our Vision

To be a leader and point of reference in all areas of social and economic research in South Africa and Africa at large.

SISER's Objectives

To position Spectrium (SISER) as the best black owned, managed and controlled BEE social and economic research entity in South Africa and Africa in general
To promote the highest quality and reliable research that will bring about new discoveries in economic and social research
To seek and increase funding for economic and social research
To collaborate with national and international organizations involved in economic and social research
To share research findings with government, its agencies and the corporates through workshops, conferences and academic journals
To promote academic discourse and collaboration
To provide consulting services to partners

Partnership

We are always open to have partnerships with research institutions. If you are a researcher or an institution that need a research partner in South Africa, SADC and Africa at large please contact us.

Funding & Sponsorship

We encourage members of the academic, civil society and the public sector to fund policy oriented research projects.
To fund a research project complete the following form: