Business Plan Presentation 2007/08 15 May 2007

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

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

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

Achievements

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

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

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

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

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

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

Governance and Structures

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

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Research & Development

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

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

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

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

2007/08 Strategic Priorities

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

2007/08 Budgets

Budget Allocations

2007/08 Budget Financial Year Income Grant Income Other Income Expenses Corporate Service Library Publications Research & Development Outreach & International Liaison CEO

Total Budget Allocation

Budget 2007/2008 Allocation

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Way Forward

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

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

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

Questions?