AISA TEAM

1. AISA TEAM • Prof. Booby Soobrayan - Acting CEO • Mr Stan Mabuza - Acting CFO • Ms Diana Coetzee - Acting Head of Publications

2. Table of Contents • Introduction • Achievements • Governance and Structures • Challenges • 2007/08 Strategic Priorities • 2007/08 Budgets • Way Forward • Questions

3. Introduction • AISA survived its most turbulent year ever • Total departure from the norm • Inculcate measurable targets • Inclusion of targets and deliverables • Monetary targets • Alignment of Core Functions: Synergy between Research, Publications and Library services

4. Achievements

5. Achievements (Publications) • Achieved most of the publications targets • Retained the accreditation of Africa Insight • Investment in plagiarism software • Published 4 issues of Africa Insight • Published 4 books

6. Achievements (Outreach) • Hosted two High-level Conferences/Seminars: • Jointly hosted Social Science Conferences with HSRC [27-29 September 2007] • Hosted President Salva Kiir’s Lecture series: “Centering Southern Sudan: Visions for Development” at the request from the Department of Foreign Affairs”

7. Achievements (Corporate Services) • Appointment of internal auditors • Implementation of a procurement procedure • Development of divisional budgets • Compliance with the Auditor-General’s targets

8. Achievements (Research Output) The following targets were achieved in the 2006/07 Financial Year: • Fieldwork manuscripts published: • Western Sahara: A study on alternatives for the resolution of the dispute. Published in Africa Insight 36/2,2006 under the title ‘Prospects for the Resolution of Conflict in the Western Sahara: Solution or Revolution? • Egypt: New winds of democratization in North Africa? Published as an AISA Occasional Paper 2/2006, entitled ‘Political Reforms in the Arab World: An Analysis of the Egyptians Political Scene’ (published) • Fieldwork manuscripts submitted for publication: • DRC Presidential Elections

9. Achievements (Research Output) (Cont’d) • Fieldwork manuscripts in preparation: • South African Foreign Policy in Burundi • Challenges of Transitional Justice Architecture in Africa: The Case of the Gacaca Community Justice System in Rwanda • An Assessment of Political Risk in post-conflict Liberia • Peacekeeping Training in Africa: An assessment of the SADC regional Peacekeeping Training Centre • Disarming Africa: Challenges in implementing firearms regulations in Southern Africa

10. Achievements (Research Output) (Cont’d) • Integrating social, economic and technical empowerment in development banking: An assessment of the role of the African Development Bank • Community participation and the application of capacity sharing in the Management of the Congo Basin Ecosystem Resources in Cameroon • The Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) and the Challenge of its Implementation Modalities and Its Legal Dimension • Sudan’s Impending Elections and Their Impact on the Democratic Transformation process and Governance Institutions in the Sudan

11. Governance and Structures

12. Governance • New Council appointed for a three-year period [01 January to 31 December 2009] • New Council Committees established: • Executive Committee • Audit Committee [also to provide governance oversight of the Council] • Research Committee [ to include the responsibility in terms of section 10(6) of the AISA Act] • HR and Finance Committee • The Council to meet at least on a quarterly basis with Committees meeting more frequently until normality is restored.

13. Lines of Reporting

14. Research & Development

15. Challenges

16. Challenges • Re-define and re-position AISA in contemporary Africa • Address low staff morale • Reduce the number of labour disputes • Ensure that the Business Plan imperatives as well as Shareholder Compact targets are met

17. Challenges (Management) • High attrition rates both at senior and middle management. • Both first and second tier management level resigned (CEO; CFO; COO; Director: Publications; Director: Library, Acting Director: Publications; Manager:Outreach and International Liaison) • Skilled research staff resigned • Skilled support staff resigned • Leadership Vacuum • Operated 8 months without an Accounting Officer

18. Challenges (Research) • Lack of coherent research agenda and programme • Productivity and quality of research output • Veracity of reporting

19. Challenges (Publications) • Maintain and sustain the publications output • Produce reference materials • Enhance networks through collaborative publication agreements • Enhance visibility via electronic publishing • Improve professional involvement, standing and capacity • Maintain accreditation status of the Africa Insight journal • Increase distribution of products and membership

20. 2007/08 Strategic Priorities

21. Corporate Governance Priorities • Setting up internal audit and development of risk and fraud manuals • Developing institution-wide policies and procedures • Setting up the entire information and communication technology infrastructure from scratch • Redevelopment of Intranet and Website • Identifying additional sources (third stream of income) of income through the use of e-commerce • Ensuring strict fiscal control and effective financial management • Ensuring compliance • More effective integration of priorities, budget & implementation

22. Corporate Governance Priorities(Cont’d) • Improve Compliance with other pertinent Legislation • Skills Development Act • Develop a Workplace Skills Plan • Employment Equity Act • Develop an Employment Equity Plan • Promotion of Access to Information Act • Develop an Information Manual • Supply Chain Treasury Regulations • Develop Supply Chain Manual

23. Finance Priorities • Improve Financial Management • Internal Auditors appointed on the 23rd February 2007 • Develop financial policy framework in terms of GAAP & GRAP • Develop Risk Management Strategy, including Fraud Prevention Plan • Develop an Audit Charter • Avoid Qualification of AFS in the 2007/08 financial year

24. Outreach Priorities • Will host at least one high-level conference and spin-off seminars: • Conference on Zimbabwe

25. Focused Research Strategy • Three focused areas: • Area Studies • Research Programmes • Human Capital Development • Area Studies Division consists of 5 desks: • Southern Africa and Indian Ocean Islands • North Africa • East Africa and the Horn • Central Africa and the Great lakes • West Africa

26. Focused Research Strategy (Continued) • Programmes Division consists of 5 thematic areas: • Peace and Security desk • Africa and Diaspora desk (New) • Democracy and Governance desk • Sustainable Development & Self-reliance desk • Health desk (New) • Human Capital Development • AISA Young Campus • Internship Programme • Fellowship Programme • AISA Young Graduate

27. Targets for Research Output • 26 Manuscripts based on Field Work Research (Area Studies; Sustainable Development & Self Reliance; Democratic & Governance; Peace & Security; African Diaspora & Health) • 52 High-Level positional paper (focusing of facilitating advise in terms of implementation of Public Policy) • Deliver at least 13 International Conference Papers • Contribute to NSI goal through the implementation of the highly – acclaimed Internship Programme • Foster Local & International Partnership through the Fellowship Programme.

28. Outreach and International Liaison • Develop a vigorous outreach and marketing strategy • Establish mutually beneficial relationships with science councils of the same ilk and tertiary institutions • Promote consciousness of Africa at grassroots level • Build strong and sustainable relationships with all Government departments including parastatals that are active on the African Continent • Promote AISA Research publications to all relevant stakeholders • Promote AISA as a platform for discourse on African affairs

29. Financial Management • Improve Financial Policy framework of AISA • Unwavering compliance to PFMA and relevant Treasury regulations • Appointment of Internal Auditors • Capital Expenditure • Revamp the IT infrastructure • Improve security of assets (Library books) • Develop a third stream income strategy to expand output without over-reliance on the parliamentary grant

30. 2007/08 Budgets

31. Budget Allocations

32. 2007/08 Budget Financial Year • Income • Grant Income 26 530 000 • Other Income 2 020 097 • Expenses • Corporate Service 9 578 158 • Library 3 737 231 • Publications 2 262 490 • Research & Development 7 974 014 • Outreach & International Liaison 2 279 717 • CEO 2 718 488

33. Total Budget Allocation

34. Budget 2007/2008 Allocation

35. Operational Expenses Allocation

36. Total Expenditure Allocation

37. Way Forward

38. Way Forward • Addressed the leadership Vacuum • Prof Bobby Soobrayan appointed as a COO and Acting CEO until 31 May 2007 • Filling of Senior and Middle Management posts • Process for the appointment of fulltime CEO and CFO is currently underway and to be finalised before 31st May 2007 • Management Committee [MANCO] dissolved

39. Way Forward (Cont’d) • Alignment of Research Strategy • Hold a Research Strategy Planning session to review AISA Research Agenda • Developed Quality Management System [QMS] to improve the quality and veracity of research output • To conduct Impact assessment to review the relevance of research output • Increase Research Capacity

40. Way Forward (Cont’d) • Business Plan/Shareholder Compact targets • Meet and exceed BP/Shareholder Compact targets • Inculcate the culture of Excellence • Retain talented Employees • Minimize and/or eradicate Labour Disputes • Improve exponentially AISA’s stakeholders’ perception

41. Questions?