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This report summarizes a two-day meeting hosted by the Institute for Security Studies' Corruption and Governance Programme in September 2010, which brought together the South African Civil Society Energy Caucus to discuss governance, public participation, and accountability in South Africa's energy policy processes.

This monograph analyzes 'new security thinking' from the perspective of Africa and Southern Africa, aiming to address Eurocentric biases in existing literature and demonstrate the practical utility of these theories to security practitioners.

This research paper examines the challenges of managing the proliferation of small arms and light weapons, particularly in post-conflict settings, and argues that traditional supply-side controls are insufficient for reversing existing weapon circulation.

A research paper by the Institute for Security Studies (ISS) examines how the Boko Haram conflict and government counter-insurgency measures have devastated local economies in the Lake Chad Basin, arguing that rebuilding these livelihoods is essential to defeating the insurgency.

This policy brief outlines the development of a normative framework for the governance of climate finance at national and sub-national levels in developing countries. It aims to provide guidance on fund mobilisation, implementing institutions, and disbursement to ensure climate finance serves as a just and effective mechanism for addressing climate change impacts.

This policy brief, based on an Institute for Security Studies (ISS) report, examines the governance of climate finance in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. It focuses on how climate finance addresses the needs of vulnerable populations in these regions, specifically analyzing the balance between adaptation and mitigation, the distinction between public and private financing, and the influence of regional development banks.

This statement by Sabelo Gumedze of the Institute for Security Studies criticises the South African government for failing to implement the Anti-Mercenary Act of 2006, arguing that this inaction encourages South African mercenaries to participate in African conflicts, including alleged attempts to assist Saif al-Islam Gaddafi in Libya.

This statement from the Violence Prevention Forum, published by the Institute for Security Studies, argues that South Africa requires ethical leadership and a commitment to violence prevention to achieve a just and inclusive peace. It highlights a disconnect between a pervasive public narrative of violence and the reality that most South Africans desire unity and are actively working to improve their communities through local interventions.

This monograph introduces the Human Security Project (HSP) launched by the Institute for Defence Policy (IDP), which seeks to redefine security in Southern Africa by shifting focus from state-centric military strength to human-centric threats. The project examines the socio-economic, political, and environmental drivers of regional insecurity, with a specific emphasis on population movement and the necessity of regional integration to address transnational challenges.

This policy brief from the African Futures project presents two scenarios for education in Africa, comparing a base case with a positive scenario based on the development rates of best-practice African countries.

The IGAD Peace Initiative on Sudan is positioned to achieve a signed peace agreement between the Sudan Peoples Liberation Movement/Army (SPLM/A) and the Government of Sudan (GoS), ending a failure of over 20 years. However, the document warns that the country remains broken, facing enormous physical reconstruction needs and a long transitional period marked by widespread regional and group grievances.

This research paper examines the drivers of conflict and the peacekeeping efforts in the Mano River Basin, highlighting the roles of displaced populations, illicit trade, and international security concerns.

This monograph examines crime and policing in rural South Africa, finding that rural populations experience victimisation rates similar to urban areas but face greater severity due to a lack of social services. Based on a survey of 756 inhabitants across six provinces, the report highlights a lack of confidence in police capabilities and argues that safety interventions should prioritise improving basic policing and reactive services over complex social crime prevention programmes.

This research paper examines the role and challenges of civilian-led vigilance committees in Cameroon's fight against Boko Haram, highlighting their importance for early warning and the risks they face from both the extremist group and their own communities.

This research monograph by David Bruce analyzes the decision-making processes and the exercise of authority by senior leadership within the South African Police Service (SAPS) leading up to the Marikana massacre on 16 August 2012.

This briefing by the Institute for Security Studies examines the challenges surrounding the planned 2020 exit of the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID) following the April 2019 military coup in Sudan. The author argues that the current security environment and the lack of a legitimate civilian government make handing over protection responsibilities to the Transitional Military Council untenable.

This research paper examines the legal perspectives surrounding the effects of climate change in Africa, specifically focusing on the role of environmental law and legal mechanisms as tools to enforce policy decisions and shape human behavior regarding the environment.

This research paper by Semir Yusuf of the Institute for Security Studies examines the causes of the increased scale and intensity of ethnic conflicts in Ethiopia since 2018, attributing them to militant ethno-nationalisms and state fragility.

This report describes the establishment of the Durban Safer City Project and the results of a 1997 victim survey conducted by the Institute for Security Studies. It outlines a strategy adopted in October 2000 to reduce crime through policing, social prevention, and environmental design, noting that lack of safety was a primary barrier to investment and economic growth in the city.

This statement by Tutu Alicante of EG Justice argues that the Obama administration should use the US-Africa Leaders Summit to pressure Equatorial Guinea for greater transparency, human rights, and judicial reform, highlighting the contrast between the country's oil wealth and the poverty of its citizens.