1. Business Plan Presentation 2007/08 15 May 2007

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

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

4. 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

5. Achievements

6. 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

7. 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”

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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

12. Governance and Structures

13. 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.

14. Lines of Reporting

15. Research & Development

16. Challenges

17. 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

18. 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

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

20. 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

21. 2007/08 Strategic Priorities

22. 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

23. 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

24. 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

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

26. 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

27. 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

28. 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.

29. 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

30. 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

31. 2007/08 Budgets

32. Budget Allocations

33. 2007/08 Budget Financial Year Income Grant Income26 530 000 Other Income 2 020 097 Expenses Corporate Service9 578 158 Library3 737 231 Publications2 262 490 Research & Development7 974 014 Outreach & International Liaison 2 279 717 CEO2 718 488

34. Total Budget Allocation

35. Budget 2007/2008 Allocation

36. Operational Expenses Allocation

37. Total Expenditure Allocation

38. Way Forward

39. 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

40. 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

41. 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

42. Questions?