Reports and other documents

Economic study of the hake deep-sea fishery: Key findings
Genesis quantified, for the first time, the socio-economic contribution of the R6,7-billion deep-sea hake trawl fishery ahead of the allocation of long-term rights for 12 commercial fisheries in 2020. Download the key findings of the report prepared for the South African Deep-Sea Trawling Industry Association.

Hake Fishery: Implications for future fishing rights
Genesis quantified, for the first time, the socio-economic contribution of the R6,7-billion deep-sea hake trawl fishery ahead of the allocation of long-term rights for 12 commercial fisheries in 2020. Download the executive summary of the report prepared for the South African Deep-Sea Trawling Industry Association.

Recent developments in housing loans at European microfinance week 2018
Genesis manager Noel Verrinder presented the findings from Genesis' impact study on an innovative housing microfinance loan in Kenya at the European Microfinance Week 2018 on behalf of Habitat for Humanity International. See page 60 of the report …

Creating jobs through enterprise development
Our Evaluation for Development practice conducted a review of the Jobs Fund's enterprise development (ED) portfolio to capture lessons around which models work best and why. We broke down the programmes into five core elements, and identified four key success drivers in SA. Check out this learning brief for more:

Landscape Mapping for Impact Measurement and Management in SA
The research into the impact measurement and management landscape in SA conducted by Genesis Analytics and Impact Amplifier, presents key findings in an interactive format, accompanied by a supplementary guide to support your IMM efforts.

The paradox that more data poses for investors making decisions
Data – it’s the buzzword of the 21st century and it’s getting bigger and bigger, but for investors, more data does not necessarily mean better investment decisions. Genesis partner Neil Lightfoot questions our ability to use this data in making better investment decisions.

Report to UN in support of 10 Principles of Global Compact
Genesis Analytics is a signatory to the United Nations Global Compact. This report re-confirm the firm's continued support of the Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact with respect to human rights, labour, environment and anti-corruption.

The Unseen Factor: Report on the MSME opportunity in South Africa
Small enterprises employ between 50 and 60% of South Africa’s work force and contribute around 34% of GDP, but they have been relatively stagnant over the past decade. Genesis worked with the World Bank and the IFC to produce "The Unseen Sector” report, an in-depth assessment of the micro, small and medium enterprise landscape in South Africa and opportunities to support the sector’s growth.