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Explore the Results

Welcome to the Global Data Barometer’s data exploration hub, where you can delve into insights from the second edition of our comprehensive study. This interactive section allows you to examine data across multiple dimensions. Start exploring to understand how data shapes policy and drives meaningful reform across countries.

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South Africa

Highlights from the analysis

The insights below highlight data availability and legal frameworks with representative or nationwide coverage across the assessed indicators:

  • Data Availability: South Africa publishes data online in 8 out of 10 assessed indicators: Beneficial Ownership, Company Register, Budget and Spend Data, Asset Declarations, Lobbying Data, Political Finance Data, RTI Performance Data, Public Procurement Data, Land Tenure and Existing Land Use.
  • Legal and Policy Frameworks:
    • Data Collection: South Africa has laws, policies, or regulations requiring collection of data in 6 out of 7 assessed indicators: Political finance data; Beneficial ownership; Public Procurement, Public Finance, Asset Declarations, Lobbying data and RTI performance data.
    • Data Publication: South Africa has laws, policies, or regulations requiring publication of data in 3 out of 7 assessed indicators: Political finance data; Beneficial ownership; Public Procurement, Public Finance, Asset Declarations, Lobbying data and RTI performance data.
Analyze the Results

This section displays the survey results across each area of analysis. Choose to view the data by Cluster or Action Area, then use the arrows to drill down for a more detailed level of analysis. Click on “Compare” to view countries or regions side-by-side.

Results by Area of Analysis

In this spider chart, you can analyze results by Cluster, Action Areas, and Indicators. You have the option to sort results alphabetically or by score, and to compare results across different regions or countries.

Results by Country

In this table, you can analyze the countries results by Cluster, Action Areas, and Indicators. You have the option to sort results alphabetically or by score.

Data Playground

Explore the results dynamically by selecting the indicators you wish to visualize. Use the filters to select an indicator and click on the buttons to switch between a scatterplot and a table view for a different perspective.