User:Vipul/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." It is headquartered in Pretoria, South Africa.

Areas of work
ISS works in the following areas:


 * Governance, crime, and justice
 * Conflict prevention and risk analysis
 * Conflict management and peace building
 * Transnational threats and international crime

Partnerships
ISS is a regional partner of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), and they are currently working together on the implementation of the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC). ISS is also a member of the United Nations Crime Prevention and Crime Justice Network (part of the UNODC).

Reception
ISS is listed as a prominent organization in Africa in independent listings.

The views of ISS staff have been cited and referenced in news stories in the African press, in connection with the Boko Haram kidnapping and in other contexts. It has also been cited in some non-African publications, such as the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, and The Economist.

ISS has also been referenced in blog commentary on the crime and security situation in Africa, particularly South Africa.