AfricaScope

01/11/2024

𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮 𝗨𝗽𝗵𝘂𝗺𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗹𝗲 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝘆 𝗦𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗱

Over six days, 55 assessors, representing all 11 official languages of South Africa, successfully completed training for the Funda Uphumelele National Reading Study (FURS). The training took place at the Department of Basic Education (DBE) conference center, and aimed at preparing assessors for the implementation of the study in 110 schools across six provinces. The schools involved will reflect the diversity of South Africa’s linguistic landscape, encompassing all 11 official languages.

Key components of the training included strategies for reaching schools, sampling learners in Grades 1-4 and 6, and familiarization with Computer-Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) software. Assessors also received an overview of the various survey instruments and participated in a simulation/pilot study to practice their skills in real-world scenarios.

The GeoScope team managed the project coordination and fieldwork logistics, ensuring the smooth ex*****on of the training program. The team extends its heartfelt thanks to the assessors for their active participation and contribution throughout the sessions.

The assessors, who come from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds, brought an incredible amount of positive energy and enthusiasm, reaffirming the commitment to fostering inclusivity in South Africa’s education system. The FURS study will be a critical step in assessing early reading levels across the country and driving data-driven policy interventions to improve literacy rates.

For further updates on the Funda Uphumelele National Reading Study, follow us on social media or contact the project team at GeoScope.

01/11/2024

𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀: 𝗘𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝗺𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗠𝗰𝗗𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗱’𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘆𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝘂𝗿𝗯𝗮𝗻

GeoScope South Africa recently conducted a comprehensive training program for fieldworkers tasked with intercept interviews at 20 McDonald’s restaurants in Pretoria and Durban. The aim was to define trade areas and gather customer insights to support McDonald’s expansion strategy. The training, held at Lynnwood Conference Centre, covered everything from survey objectives to mastering data collection software.

Fieldworkers were trained on the survey's technical and practical aspects, including setting up tablets with the data collection software, role-playing exercises, and an in-depth review of interview protocols. Emphasis was placed on ensuring quality assurance throughout the data collection process, with specific guidelines provided for conducting interviews at Drive-Thrus and in-store. A key highlight was using survey maps to capture essential data on customer journeys and behaviours.

The training culminated in a pilot survey, allowing field workers to test their skills in a real-world environment. Adjustments were made based on the pilot results to ensure smooth fieldwork operations. This thorough preparation ensures that GeoScope’s field teams are well-equipped to deliver valuable insights, contributing to McDonald’s strategic decision-making process for future restaurant locations.

Read more about the research services we offer by clicking here https://geoscope-sa.com/2024/10/24/training-for-success-ensuring-seamless-mcdonalds-intercept-surveys-in-pretoria-and-durban/

McDonald's Nando's Burger King

23/09/2024

𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮 𝗨𝗽𝗵𝘂𝗺𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗹𝗲 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝘆! Over the past 6 days, 55 amazing assessors, representing all 11 official languages of South Africa, gathered at the Department of Basic Education's conference center for a successful training session. 🇿🇦

Our study will soon kick off in 110 schools across 6 provinces, covering Grades 1-4 and 6. The training focused on how to reach schools, select learners, use CAPI software, and test all the survey tools. We even did a pilot study!

A big shout-out to our assessors for their dedication and positive energy – we’re so grateful to have such a diverse and talented team! 🙌💼 Department of Basic Education

19/05/2024

AfricaScope has been commissioned by the World Bank to conduct Enterprise Surveys in Eswatini and Namibia. The team was in the country conducting the trainh with colleagues from the World Bank and members of the fieldwork company, Sedibeng sa Tsebo. Training was successfully completed and the team is on its way to Namibia for the next lot of training.

25/11/2022

Reminder: Using robust spatial data to benefit from the sizable township economy in SA - https://mailchi.mp/africascope-sa.com/webinar-spatial-data-benefits-township-economy-12379503

25/11/2022

Reminder: Using robust spatial data to benefit from the sizable township economy in South Africa - https://mailchi.mp/africascope-sa.com/webinar-spatial-data-benefits-township-economy-12380075

17/11/2022

Using robust spatial data to benefit from the sizable township economy in South Africa - https://mailchi.mp/africascope-sa.com/webinar-spatial-data-benefits-township-economy-12379403 Bob Currin, CEO of AfricaScope, addresses the importance of spatial data in developing sound marketing strategies, especially in regard to our burgeoning township markets, and presents the some of the data sets developed by AfricaScope specifically for this purpose.

Join our webinar on 1 December 2022 @ 11am.

14/11/2022

Unemployment remains citizen’s key concern but corruption crisis rocketing

Four of the five problems that the public identify and consistently dominate across the South African Social Attitudes Survey (SASAS) and other nationally representative surveys, is unemployment, crime, corruption, and service delivery.

Unemployment has consistently been in the No.1 spot over the past two decades followed by crime and safety in the No.2 spot, which has tended to fluctuate up and down.

Corruption is ranked third or fourth now in the publics priority list and has rocketed upwards since 2017, where in 2003 only 10% of citizens had concerns about it, but is now heading up towards the 40% mark. The public are deeply concerned about the crisis of corruption.

The other problem that has surprisingly not been higher given our general concerns about different aspects is service delivery (eg electricity and load-shedding), which has consistently edged upwards towards the 30% mark. If the needs of the public and specific concerns are not addressed about service delivery, it is going to continue to trend upwards.

Listen to Dr Ben Roberts of the HSRC by clicking on the icon below or view his webinar on Capturing the real state of the nation at a societal level

https://youtu.be/TdZWLGPNPSg

09/11/2022

Significant opportunity exists for food production & circular economy in OR Tambo District Municipality. This is best accomplished through Public Private Partnerships. Significant funding needed to bring about a sustainable circular economy. Read more....

https://africascope-sa.com/2022/11/09/significant-opportunity-exists-for-food-production-and-circular-economy-in-or-tambo-district-municipality/


O R Tambo District Municipality

Key lessons and opportunities coming out of the food loss & waste study in OR Tambo District Municipality is that there is significant opportunity to bolste

08/11/2022

Opportunities in food circular economy necessitates key stakeholders working together

There are incredible opportunities for the creation of jobs and sustainable livelihoods and addressing food security in the municipalities of South Africa by understanding the complexities of food loss and waste within the circular economy.

To hear more on the study and the work done in the eThekwini, Waterberg and OR Tambo District Municipalities click on the link https://lnkd.in/du2mCswh