ISS

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 headquartered in Pretoria, South Africa and has offices in Kenya, Ethiopia and Senegal. In 2019, it was ranked first in Africa by the Global Go To Think Tanks Report for "Think Tanks with Outstanding Policy-Oriented Research Programs" and as the second best independent Think Tank in Africa.