Institute for Security Studies
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The Institute for Security Studies, also known as ISS or ISS Africa (to distinguish itself from other similarly named institutes in other parts of the world), described itself as follows: "an African organisation which aims to enhance human security on the continent. It does independent and authoritative research, provides expert policy analysis and advice, and delivers practical training and technical assistance."[2] Their areas of research include transnational crimes, migration, maritime security, development, peacekeeping, peacebuilding, crime prevention, criminal justice, conflict analysis and governance.[2] It is the largest independent research institute in Africa dealing with human security[3] and is headquartered in Pretoria, South Africa, with offices in Kenya, Ethiopia and Senegal.[4][5] In 2019, it was ranked 116th by the Global Go To Think Tanks Report and 55th among think tanks outside the United States.[6]
Founded | 1991; 33 years ago (1991) |
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Founders | Jakkie Cilliers, PB Mertz |
Type | Nonprofit organization |
Focus | African security studies, risk analysis, criminology, peacekeeping, peacebuilding, governance, conflict analysis |
Location |
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Coordinates | 25.7733930°S 28.2349012°E / -25.7733930; 28.2349012 |
Area served | Africa |
Method | Research, advocacy, policy analysis, technical assistance for both governments and civil society |
Executive Director | Fonteh Akum [1] |
Chairperson of the Board of Trustees | Jakkie Cilliers[1] |
Revenue | R217 million (2019)[1] |
Expenses | R226 million (2019) [1] |
Employees | 129 (2019)[1] |
Website | issafrica |