Institute for Security Studies

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." Their areas of research include transnational crimes, migration, maritime security, development, peacekeeping, peacebuilding, crime prevention, criminal justice, conflict analysis and governance. It is the largest independent research institute in Africa dealing with human security and is headquartered in Pretoria, South Africa, with offices in Kenya, Ethiopia and Senegal. In 2019, it was ranked 116th by the Global Go To Think Tanks Report and 55th among think tanks outside the United States.

This article is about the institute for Africa. For the similarly named institute for the European Union, see European Union Institute for Security Studies.

Institute for Security Studies
Founded1991 (1991)
FoundersJakkie Cilliers, PB Mertz
TypeNonprofit organization
FocusAfrican security studies, risk analysis, criminology, peacekeeping, peacebuilding, governance, conflict analysis
Location
  • Block C, Brooklyn Court, 361 Veale Street, Nieuw Muckleneuk, Pretoria, 0181, South Africa
Coordinates25.7733930°S 28.2349012°E / -25.7733930; 28.2349012
Area served
Africa
MethodResearch, advocacy, policy analysis, technical assistance for both governments and civil society
Executive Director
Fonteh Akum
Chairperson of the Board of Trustees
Jakkie Cilliers
Revenue
R217 million (2019)
ExpensesR226 million (2019)
Employees
129 (2019)
Websiteissafrica.org
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