Academic and Applied Research

Research

Programmatic Focus

IPSS conducts academic and applied research within the peace and security, governance and development frame. The Institute prioritises African-led solutions and encourage African perspectives to the understanding of conflict, intervention and post-conflict contexts and issues:

  1. State and Regional Security
  2. African Union (AU) and Multilateral Institutions
  3. Peacebuilding, Technology and Development
  4. Memory, Transitional Justice and Reconciliation

IPSS considers an inclusive approach vital through mainstreaming the following in its work:

  1. Women, Peace and Security.
  2. Youth, Peace and Security.
  3. Persons With Disabilities.
  4. Persons on the Move (forced displacement).
  5. Persons living in border communities.