PHDC specialises in reviewing scientific evidence and providing reports for practitioners and policy makers. The format usually consists of a Technical Report providing a comprehensive record of discussions or activities and a concise Executive Summary. Many of these reports are supported by a short Research/Policy Brief designed to facilitate implementation. Some examples follow.

1. Heart & Stroke Foundation, WHO SAGE & University of Wollongong, 2018. Salt Reduction: A Report on the Second High Level Salt Reduction Consultation Meeting. Cape Town, 5 October 2018. 25pp.
2. Dept. Science & Technology & HSRC, 2015. Substance abuse, harm reduction and harm prevention: setting a research agenda. Report on a DST and HSRC Research Seminar. 2 March 2015. 48pp.
3. Dept. Science & Technology & HSRC, 2015. Spatial measures of socio-economic inequality.  Report on a DST and HSRC Research Seminar. 3 March 2015. 67pp.
4. Dept. Science & Technology & HSRC, 2014. The Current State of the HIV/AIDS epidemic in South Africa. Report on a DST and HSRC Research Seminar. 2 December 2014. 56pp.
5. Dept. Science & Technology & HSRC, 2014. Research Brief on the Current State of the HIV/AIDS epidemic in South Africa. 14pp.
6. Dept. Science & Technology & HSRC, 2014. Knowledge Generation and Innovation in the Humanities. Report on a DST and HSRC Research Seminar. 17 September 2014. 42pp.
7. Dept. Science & Technology, 2014. Urbanisation: How to harness the potential. Report on a DST Government Cluster Policy Workshop. 26 Feb. 2014. 43pp.
8. Dept. Science & Technology & HSRC, 2014. Urbanisation: How to harness the Potential? A Policy Note. 26 February 2014. 4pp.
9. Dept. Science and Technology, 2014. A booklet for policymakers: Scientific Evidence to Help Guide Policy. 46pp.
10. Dept. Science & Technology et al., 2014. Policy Note on Practical Strategies for Servicing Basic Energy Needs in the Subsidised Housing Sector. 6 pp.
11. Dept. Science & Technology et al., 2013. Practical Strategies for Servicing Basic Energy Needs in the Subsidised Housing Sector. Report on a DST Policy Dialogue, 13 November 2013. 72 pp.
12. Dept. of Science & Technology, European Union, HSRC, 2013. Science, Technology and Innovation for the creation of sustainable livelihoods. Report on a Policy dialogue hosted by DST and EU, 25 Apr. 2013. 68pp.
13. DST & HSRC, 2013. The state of families in South Africa: Mapping existing research and identifying gaps. Report on a Dept. of Science and Technology Government Cluster Policy Workshop. 8 Mar. 2013. 49pp.
14. DST & HSRC, 2013. Rural development and job creation. Report on a Dept. of Science and Technology Government Cluster Policy Workshop. 26 Feb. 2013. 63pp.
15. DST, HSRC & SABS, 2013. Corporate Social Responsibility and Multi-stakeholder Engagements. Report on a Dept. of Science and Technology Science Seminar. 22 Jan 2013. 59pp.
16. DST & HSRC, 2012. The 2012 National Health Insurance International Science Seminar. Report on a Dept. of Science and Technology Science Seminar. 125pp.
17. DST & HSRC, 2012. Piped solutions: A pipe dream? The efficacy of Point of Use Water Systems. Report on a Dept. of Science and Technology Policy Dialogue. 56pp.
18. DST & HSRC, 2012. Promoting an enlightened scientific temper in BRICS: a contribution to a Youth Policy Dialogue. Report on a Dept. of Science and Technology Government Cluster Policy Workshop. 45pp.
19. DST & HSRC, 2012. Small-Scale Agriculture, Employment and an All-inclusive Rural Economy. Report on a Dept. of Science and Technology Government Cluster Policy Workshop. 58pp.
20. DST & HSRC, 2012. Can land and agrarian reform in South Africa create opportunities for smallholder farmers and help reduce rural poverty? Report on a Dept. of Science and Technology Scientific Workshop. 62pp.
21. DST & HSRC, 2011. Social aspects of Climate Change in a Rural Context. Report on a Dept. of Science and Technology Scientific Workshop. 64pp.
22. DST & HSRC, 2011. Healthcare financing and service provision: Promoting equality and efficiency. Report on a Dept. of Science and Technology Government Cluster Policy Workshop. 43pp.
23. Cross C, Seager JR, Wentzel M, Mafukidze J, Hoosen F & van Zyl J, 2008. Migration management challenges in South Africa: the next ten years. Report prepared for the Centre for Development and Enterprise, 56 pp.
24. Seager JR, Mohlakoana, N, 2007. Horizon scanning in South Africa: The potential impacts of climate change on poor households. Paper prepared for the DFID Horizon Scanning Exercise, September 2007.
25. Seager, J., Struwig, J., Ganyaza-Twalo, T., Viljoen, J., Aliber, M., Tilley, V., and Zama, S, 2005. Successes and Challenges in Pro-Poor Tourism: New Models, Better Results. Pretoria: A report commissioned by the Dept of Environmental Affairs and Tourism. Human Sciences Research Council, 54pp.