Institute for Security Studies

ISS
Pretoria, South Africa

ISS is an applied policy research institute active in sub-Saharan Africa with expertise in the research, publication, facilitation, capacity building, and monitoring of most aspects of the human security agenda in Africa. The institute's vision is that of a stable and peaceful Africa, characterized by human rights, the rule of law, democracy, and collaborative security. These issues reflect the core values of ISS and guide its external interactions. ISS seldom takes a common or institutional position on issues but allows differences in opinion and interpretation. Formally, ISS's mission is to conceptualize, inform, and enhance the security debate in and on Africa through independent applied research and analysis, formulating and influencing relevant policy-making, raising the awareness of decision-makers and the public, monitoring trends and policy implementation, and focusing on capacity building. In general, ISS's activities have moved toward capacity building at a senior level as an increasing component of its engagement, interpreting expert workshops and assistance with policy development and the monitoring of policy implementation as part of such capacity building.

Contact details

Address:
P. O. Box 1787, Pretoria-South Africa

Country:
South Africa

Sub-region:
Southern Africa

Areas of focus

Geographics of focus
Africa
Operating languages
English

Organisation details

Business model
Non-profit
Institutional affiliations
No affiliation
Year founded
1991
Age (years)
Institute for Security Studies
 33
South Africa average
 28
Global average
 32
Founded by
Founders: Dr Jakkie Cilliers, Mr PB Mertz
Founder gender: All male
Leadership
Leader(s) (2024): N/A
Leader gender: N/A
Leader(s) (2023): Fonteh Akum
Leader gender: Male
Leader(s) (2022): Fonteh Akum
Leader gender: Male
Staff size
2024
Institute for Security Studies
 129
South Africa average
 26
Global average
 79
2023
Institute for Security Studies
 124
2020
Institute for Security Studies
 124
% Female staff
2024
Institute for Security Studies
 48%
South Africa average
 54%
Global average
 58%
2023
Institute for Security Studies
 57%
2020
Institute for Security Studies
 49%
% Female researchers
2024
Institute for Security Studies
 39%
South Africa average
 56%
Global average
 52%

Organisational performance

Publications
2023
Institute for Security Studies
 39
South Africa average
 43
Global average
 42
2022
Institute for Security Studies
 3
Financials
2019
Institute for Security Studies
 $14,900,000
South Africa average
 $27,393,790
Global average
 $52,567,468

Social

Likes (2023)
Institute for Security Studies
 43,647
South Africa average
 18,476
Global average
 26,972
Likes (2022)
Institute for Security Studies
 42,736
Likes (2021)
Institute for Security Studies
 42,612
Followers (2024)
Institute for Security Studies
 47,000
South Africa average
 11,019
Global average
 21,295
Followers (2022)
Institute for Security Studies
 40,764
Followers (2021)
Institute for Security Studies
 35,371
Subscribers (2024)
Institute for Security Studies
 3,630
South Africa average
 4,094
Global average
 7,722
Subscribers (2023)
Institute for Security Studies
 3,070
Subscribers (2022)
Institute for Security Studies
 2,530
Followers (2024)
Institute for Security Studies
 80,000
South Africa average
 30,849
Global average
 14,586
Followers (2022)
Institute for Security Studies
 59,245
Followers (2019)
Institute for Security Studies
 15,649

Data notes

Last updated: 08/04/2024
Rating of data accuracy (find out more) : Authenticated
Data sources consulted: NIRA Think Tank Directory, Organisation´s website
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