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Zeenat Samodien

University of Cape Town


Zeenat Samodien

Zeenat Samodien is a researcher with the Family Caregiving Programme, working across South Africa, Namibia, Malawi, and Botswana. Her work focuses on the care and support of older persons, with a strong emphasis on evidence-based research to inform policy and practice in the region.

FURTHER INFORMATION

Countries South Africa;
Topics Ageing in place; Care and social protection in Southern Africa; Care economy; Care in rural and other non-urban settings;
Methods Ethnography; Longitudinal qualitative studies; Qualitative studies;
Role Research;
Interest Groups Ageing and Place; Care and social protection in Southern Africa;
Key publications

co-authored Family Caregiving of Older Persons in South Africa Report.
co-authored The Grant in Aid in South Africa: Support for Older Persons in Need of Care Report.