Mr Saahier Parker is a researcher in the Knowledge Systems research unit of the HSRC. He holds an MA in research psychology and a BA (Hons) in clinical psychology, both from the University of the Western Cape, and a Bachelor of Social Sciences degree from the University of Cape Town, having majored in psychology, anthropology, and gender studies.
He has been working in the area of Knowledge Economy Indicators since 2006, most notably as part of the team that produces the annual National Research and Development Survey. He has also worked extensively in the property and telecommunications sector. He has gathered valuable experience in conducting large multinational opinion surveys and market research projects across a multitude of business sectors within South Africa, Africa and in the international arena.
Mr Parker's special interests centre around the use of information technology to improve and create more efficient research environments. He holds a wide reaching expertise in database management, IT resource optimisation, research design, questionnaire development, strategic planning and project management.
His areas of research interest include gaining a deeper understanding of global systems of innovation, alternative economic indicators and understanding adolescent risk-taking behaviour. |
