AFRICA INSTITUTE OF SOUTH AFRICA
AISA Strategic and Annual Performance Plan
2013-2014
Presentation by:
Dr Hlatshwayo (Chairperson of Council)
Prof. Lukhele-Olorunju (Interim CEO)
Mrs. Maritz (CFO)
17 April 2013
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Table of Contents
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Mission and Vision
About AISA
AISA’s Mandate
AISA’s Objectives
AISA’s Aspiration and Promise
AISA’s Strategic Objectives
Divisions within AISA
Documents and Agendas
SWOT Analysis
Proposed Solutions to Challenges
Focus of Research Agenda
Broad Thematic Priorities
Key Business Drivers
Research Agenda
Implementation Strategy
T1: Projected Outputs…
T1: Projected Outputs
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Summary of Outputs 2012/13
T2: Governance and Security
T3: Governance and Security
T4:Sustainable Development
T5: Science and Technology
Flagship Publications: State of Africa
Flagship Publications: Africa at a Glance
Flagship Publications – Africa A-Z
AISA Young Graduates & Scholars: AYGS
Africa Expo
Scramble for Africa Symposium
Archie Mafeje Memorial Lecture
Influence of AISA Research
Influence of AISA Research
Book Projects
AISA Partners
Partnerships
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GIS Geo-Portal
Cartography
Library and Documentation Services
Photo – Library
Photo – Library
Photo - library
Financial Information
Resource Allocations
Expenditure Budget
Expenditure Budget
Expenditure Trends
Expenditure Trends
Expenditure Trends
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Cost Savings and Initiatives
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Cost Savings and Initiatives
The Way Forward 2013/14
Thank you
AFRICA INSTITUTE OF SOUTH AFRICA
Mission
To produce relevant research products aimed at informing
sustainable political and socio-economic development in Africa.
Vision
An indispensable African voice on African affairs
Development through Knowledge
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About AISA
The Africa Institute of South Africa is a Science Council governed by
the AISA Act (Act 68 of 2001) and mandated to produce knowledge
aimed at informing sustainable political and socio-economic
development in Africa. AISA’s vision is to be ‘An indispensible
African voice on African Affairs’ and our 2011-2015 Research
Agenda
is
“Seeking
solutions
for
Africa’s
developmental
challenges”. The institute is currently ranked 5th think-tank in Sub
Saharan Africa in the 2012 GLOBAL “GO-TO THINK TANKS” rankings
of the Leading Public Policy Research Organisations in the World.
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AISA’s Mandate
AISA’s mandate is derived from the AISA Act 68 of 2001, which establishes it
as a statutory body aimed to:
 Provide research and policy development support in its pursuit of
programmes that contribute to the development of the African continent,
 Conduct research and embark on training programmes that foster
continental patriotism and that promote increased awareness and
understanding of the African continent among the peoples of South Africa
and across the globe and
 Establish and participate in and maintain networks in Africa and globally
which will contribute to the peace, development and prosperity of the
continent.
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AISA’s Objectives
The AISA Act No. 68 of 2001 states that AISA shall pursue the following
objectives:
 Promote knowledge and understanding of African affairs through leading
social scientists acting in concert and across various disciplines and through
training and education on African affairs,
Collect, process and disseminate information on African Affairs, give
effective advice and facilitate appropriate action in relation to the collective
needs, opportunities and challenges of the continent and
 Promote awareness and consciousness of Africa at grassroots level.
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AISA’s Aspiration and Promise
AISA’s Corporate Values are embedded in the acronym PRIDE, which elaborates as:
 Participation
 Responsibility
 Integrity
 Development
 Excellence
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AISA’s Strategic Objectives
Produce and encourage knowledge production and dissemination on
African affairs.
 Increase the reservoir and quality of researchers.
 Build the AISA image and increase our visibility.
Develop a performance led culture within AISA.
 Improve the control and governance environment and compliance to
legislation.
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Divisions within AISA
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Research: organised in 3 Programmes;
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Sustainable Development
ii.
Governance and Security
iii. Science and Technology
Support Sub-Units
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GIS
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Cartography
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Outreach and International Liaison
Publications
Library and Documentation Services (LDS)
Corporate Affairs
Human Resources
Finance, Administration and IT
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Documents and Agendas influencing the
formulation of Strategic and Annual Performance
Plans
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AISA Act No. 68 of 2001
National Research and Development Strategy
DST’s 10 Year Innovation Plan
DST Human and Social Dynamics
PFMA
Treasury Regulations
Labour Legislation
Good Corporate Governance Standards
Objectives of the AU
Millennium Development Goals
Growth of the South-South Relations
Global interest in Africa
National Government Priorities
National Development Plan
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SWOT Analysis
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Strengths
In existence for over 50 years
Extensive library collection
Recognised brand among academia,
government officials and general public
Accredited peer reviewed journal
Improved stakeholder relations
Professional networks of African
expertise
Redefined strategic vision
Adaptable to change
Improved internal control environment
Improved alignment of outputs and
business objectives as well as
compliance with legislation and good
business practices
Weaknesses
Lack of effective visibility
Insufficient IT and asset infrastructure
Limited capacity to manage extensive
stakeholder relations
High dependence on Parliamentary Grant
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Opportunities
Income generation, become more self
sustaining
Infrastructure development
Implementation of a shared vision and
culture
Market the scope of mandate, outputs
and products more extensively
Staff development
Increased research collaborations
Increasing goodwill from stakeholders
Increasing international interest in Africa
Threats
Increasing number of actors and
competitors in the African research
arena
Possible loss of independence: threats of
incorporation
Inadequate focus through trying to do
too much
Challenges of retaining high calibre staff
Increase in demand for upgraded IT
infrastructure and technological
enhancements
Proposed Solutions to AISA Challenges
Delineate AISA’s niche as dictated by its legislative mandate and location
within the DST.
Implement recommendations cited in the 2010 Institutional Review
relating to improving research capacity, funding from government,
cooperation with like-minded institutions and good management.
Develop a clear communication and marketing strategy that will ensure
that AISA’s products and services are visible and attractive to all its
stakeholders and widely accessible to policy-makers and decision-makers.
Identify and partner with other similar research and governmental
organisations in order to have a better impact.
Source for financial support to augment Parliamentary Grant.
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Focus of Research Agenda
 Seeking solutions for African challenges and sustainable
development through the lens of government and DST priorities,
 Adding value and contributing towards policy formulation and
decision-making locally and regionally to assist African
governments in meeting their objectives and,
 Placing South Africa firmly on the continent, focusing on
integration in terms of problem-solving and working on finding
common solutions to common problems as espoused in
government’s desire for a better Africa and a better world.
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Broad Thematic Priorities
Broad thematic priorities that address challenges common to all
Africa states
include:
Africa’s development state: improvement of public services,
health care and access to quality education,
Cohesive and sustainable communities void of conflict, crime and
corruption and
Sustainable resource management and use, rural development,
food security and land reform.
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Key Business Drivers of Thematic Priorities
The South African government priorities (2009-2015):
Education
Employment Creation
Health
Rural Development
Safety and Security
The vision of the African Union:
“The actualisation of human dignity,
development and prosperity for the entire African people,
an integrated prosperous and peaceful Africa,
a dynamic force in the international arena.”
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Research Agenda
“Seeking solutions for Africa’s developmental challenges”.
Our focus over the next 12 months will include a vigorous approach to ensure visible
deliverables of our Research Agenda:
The rise of insurgency in Africa
Inequality and the quality of growth in Developing Countries
The AU interventions in conflict states
Post 2015 Millennium Development goals for the continent
The AU efforts at growing Inter-African Trade
South Africa and BRICS
Renewable Energy and Climate Change
AISA will continuously scan the African and global environments to ensure that studies
of contemporary issues are conducted and immediate policy advice provided to the
relevant institutions.
Knowledge on African affairs will also be made available to the general public to
generate a greater interest about Africa in the country.
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Implementation Strategy for Research Agenda
 AISA will identify relevant research projects every year
through a consultative process among AISA researchers.
 Define clear objectives and scope of research projects
within the ambit of the research agenda and the niche
that each project addresses.
 Perform annual reviews of research programmes.
 Perform an impact analysis to measure AISA’s work in
relation to the adopted agenda after each five-year cycle
of research.
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Table 1 : Projected Outputs
No.
Rank
14 Researchers
4
Fellows
14 Researchers
Activity
Fieldwork
6
Internships
2013x
2014
2015
2016
34
35
35
36
Write books and organize
Book Launches
24 Book chapters per
year
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24
24
24
24
International
14 conference reports
and proceedings where
applicable
14 conference/seminar
Reports
8
8
13
14
14
8
13
14
14
14
Write Policy
Average 2 publications
Briefs/Journal Articles,
attend
conferences/workshops/
20
12
12
12
12
13
13
14
14
14
13
13
14
14
14
1
1
1
1
1
4 Quarterly
Reports
4 Quarterly
Reports
4 Quarterly
Reports
4 Quarterly
Reports
4 Quarterly
Reports
conferences
14 Researchers
Expected Output as per Output 2012
Strategic Plan
20 Journal Articles (JA)
13 JA and
and 14Policy Briefs(PB) 23Policy briefs
National
conferences/seminars
seminars
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All
Researchers
Knowledge production
activities:
Campus Lecture Series
Archie Mafeje Memorial
Lecture
Special seminars
1 Seminar from
field/researcher
+1Seminar for Campus
Lecture Series
+ Archie Mafeje
Publications
127 Media
120 Media
120 Media
120 Media
120 Media
Appearances/ Appearances / Appearances / Appearances / Appearances /
visibility
visibility
visibility
visibility
visibility
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Table 1 : Projected Outputs
No.
2
Output 2012
2013x
2014
2015
2016
AYGS
Expected Output as per
Strategic Plan
Participation
20
14
14
14
14
All
Networking
Participation
Reports
Reports
Reports
Reports
Reports
Administrators
Divisional
administration
Publish Books
2
2
2
2
2
10
10
10
10
10
10
Publish Africa
Insight journal and
maintain its
accreditation
Publish Occasional
Papers
4 Issues
4
4
4
4
4
4
0
4
4
4
4
Publications
Publish monographs
4
4
2
3
3
3
Publications
Policy briefs
10 from Publications Div
and 32 for entire
organization
11
10
14
14
14
Publications
Lecture series
2
2
1
1
1
1
Publications
Conference
proceedings
2
1
2
2
2
2
Rank
Activity
All
Publications
Publications
Publications
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Summary of 2012/2013 Research Outputs To Date
Publications
Output 2012/2013 Submitted
Monographs / Occasional
/ Technical Papers
6
Journal articles
13
Policy briefs
43
Books / Book chapters
Commissioned chapters
32 in print
and
16
published
Edited Proceedings
Media Interviews
Target
Shortfall
10
6
4 Occasional papers
20
1 if all
published.
24
+19
24
+24
1
1
none
127
120
+7
40
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submitted
are
Table 2 : Programme Implementation Plan: Governance and Security
Good governance and national productivity in Africa: In
partnership with the Department of Cooperative Governance and
Traditional Affairs, University of Rutgers and University of Texas.
Africa’s response to the external intensified scramble for its
resources: Annual Conference
21st Century Global Governance
Global institutional arrangements: AGOA, AU-EU, BRICS, FOCAC,
how do these institutional arrangements impact on African
economic growth and industrialisation.
South Africa’s International Relations
Southern African Development Community and Southern African
Customs Union as drivers of regional integration: how is this
dichotomy to be managed?
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2017
Governance and Democracy in Africa
2016
Elections and democratisation in Africa: In partnership with the
Department of International Relations and Cooperation.
2015
Elections and Strengthening of Democracy
and Governance in Africa
2014
Project
2013
Theme
Table 3: Governance and Security
Ethnicity, nationality, citizenship and post-conflict
reconstruction in Algeria, Burundi, DRC, Egypt, Ivory Coast,
Liberia, Madagascar, Mali, Mauritania, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sierra
Leone, Somalia, South Africa, North and South Sudan and
Zimbabwe : book project .
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2017
Book project – Achieving Peace from Below - The role of civil
society in conflict prevention and peace building.
2016
Violent conflict and peace building practice in Algeria, Burundi,
DRC, Egypt, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Madagascar, Mali, Mauritania,
Nigeria, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, North
and South Sudan and Zimbabwe Africa.
2015
Fragile states and human security in Algeria, Burundi, DRC,
Egypt, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Madagascar, Mali, Mauritania,
Nigeria, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, North
and South Sudan and Zimbabwe.
2014
Sustainable Peace and Security
Project
2013
Theme
Table 4: Sustainable Development and Knowledge Transfer
Determination of the modes and levels of socio-economic
resilience of conflict affected Countries (Sudan, CAR, Mali,
Kenya, Somalis, DRC etc)
Sustainability and trade in Africa
Investigating models of trade that may enhance regional
integration in Africa
Investigating the Corporate Behavior in Africa and their CSR
programmes as a way of promoting sustainable development
in Africa
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2017
Sustainability and socio-economic
resilience of conflict affected states in
Africa
2016
Investigating the production and sharing of sustainable
development knowledge between African and non African
Institutions
2015
Tracking the impact of continental sustainable development
strategies (e.g. Agenda 21, Rio earth Summit, Johannesburg
Plan of Action, Millennium Development Goals)
2014
Sustainable Development in Africa
Project
2013
Theme
Table 5: Science and Technology for Human Development
This will be a continuous activity that collates and generates data
used in map and books like Africa at a Glance and Africa A-Z, across
Africa. The following tools will be used:
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Technology and Economic Development
GIS (Geographical Information System)
Modelling and Statistical Analysis
AISA Geo-portal
Spatial analysis.
Monitoring of eco-system transformation and its influence on
African economies (Zimbabwe, Zambia, South Africa and Tanzania.)
Investigating resource conservation and management in Africa.
(South Africa, Angola, DRC, Chad and Cameroon.)
Urban food supply and distribution systems in Africa .
Techno industrial benefits of processing traditional medicines
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2017
Geo-Information Systems and Early
warning indicators
2016
Investigating the influence of standards and technology on the
competitiveness of Africa (focus will be in SADC, East Africa and
West Africa).
2015
Technology and Standardisation
2014
Project
2013
Theme
Flagship Publications
The State of Africa 2012/13:
The Triumph and Prosperity of
Education in Africa
Edited by Tuntufye Mamwenda
and Phindile Lukhele-Olorunju,
2013
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Flagship Publications
The 15th edition of Africa at a Glance, serves as a
reminder of the many positive achievements
which need to be appreciated. This compilation
has been issued since 1968. It has been prepared
to fulfill the need for an up-to-date and concise
compendium of published but not readily
accessible data on the countries of Africa.
Africa at a glance
Facts and Figures
Compiled by Elize van As, 2012
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Flagship Publications
Africa A-Z: Continental and
Country Profiles
Edited 1998 by Pieter
Esterhuysen
Updated by Sabelo GatsheniNdlovu 2012
Cartographer: Elize Van As
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AISA Young Graduates & Scholars (AYGS)
The AISA Young Graduates and Scholars (AYGS)
Programme is a research capacity building
project. The programme was conceived in 2005
with the aim of building a body of knowledge
and to project the African ‘voice’ through
various discourses relating to the continent. It
further intends to span the existing gap of
expertise in knowledge production on African
affairs by developing a society of knowledge
producers amongst the youth.
AYGS 2012/2013 theme: “2050 – Africa’s future
on the horizon: Prospects and Challenges for
Development”. Date:19-21 March at University
of North West (38 papers to be presented).
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Africa Expo
The Inaugural Africa Expo hosted by AISA with Partners every 25 May
(Africa Day): there was a bright light shining as Africans came
together to foster new networks; trade, tourism and investment
opportunities with each other. Africa was placed at the forefront of
discussion as there were a number of distinguished guests in
attendance from the academic and business communities and
diplomatic missions in Tshwane including three local high schools.
2013 Preparations advanced: in partnership with TUT, DIRCO,
TMALI, NRF, DAC, Ditsong National Museum, StatsSA and CBAAC.
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The Scramble for Africa Conference
Africa Institute of South Africa and its
partners hosts an international Conference
on Africa annually. The Scramble for
Africa/Race for Africa has been the main
theme for 2 years. The 2013 Theme: Fifty
years after the founding of the AU: Africa
must unite or perish.
Preparations are advanced for the May
Conference.
(50 Papers to be presented)
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Archie Mafeje Memorial Lecture
The annual Archie Mafeje Memorial Lecture is a
significant event in AISA’s diary.
Professor Archibald Monwabisi Mafeje was known as a
quintessential African intellectual activist for his
sustained and leading role in promoting the structural,
social and economic transformation of the African
continent.
Apart from paying homage to Professor Mafeje, AISA
also explores his research efforts and outputs to inspire
like-mindedness, especially in emerging African
scholars and policy-makers. To be held on 27 March
2013 in partnership with AMRI.
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Influence of AISA Research
 Policy Briefs: that provide an overview of socio political
environment in Africa and South Africa. Topical issues and
research outcomes mostly addressed.
 Interactions with Policy Makers: These include the Presidency,
DIRCO, DST, DoD, DTI, DBE, DoHET, DoHA, Diplomats.
 Media appearances: so as to provide expert opinions on topical
issues.
 Hosting and attending conferences, seminars and other events to
disseminate information on our research.
 Capacity building :mainly in academic institutions and mentoring
interns
 Book launches like the South Africa’s review of foreign policy,
which has been recently published by AISA.
 Electronic publishing which reaches a global audience: through
AISA website, Polity, Pambazuka, BRICS Policy Centre (BPC) and
Africa growth.
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Influence of AISA Research
 Research projects in partnership with other institutions –NSI,
DTI, BRICS Policy Centre Brazil
 AISA Geoportal: to provide early warning indicators and
information.
 Seminars and Campus Lectures presented by researchers on
return from fieldwork.
 Seminars presented by external scholars within AISA premises
e.g. Prof Vladimir Shubin, Dr Randall Robinson, Prof Samba Buri
Mboup, Dr Adewale Aderemi, Mr Rahamtalla Mohamed Osman,
Raashied Galant.
 Ambassadorial Forums in Partnership with City of Tshwane):
 Fellowships: Book projects
 MoU’s with RSA Universities, Russian Academy of Science, China,
Rutgers, BRICS and Gulf Research Centre.
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Book Projects
 State of Africa :The Triumphs and Prosperity of Education in Africa by
Prof Mamwenda and Lukhele-Olorunju –in print
 Seeking empowering paradigms: exploring indigenous peoples and
minority rights in Africa by Mr Korir and Dr Laher –in production
 Laying the BRICS of new global order by Mr Kornegay and Prof Bohler
Muller in print
 Peace from Below: An examination of community-based peace building
and transitions in Africa by Drs DeLuca and Maphosa – in production
 Challenging issues facing the school system of South Africa by Prof
Legotlo –in production
 Renegotiating the social contract in Africa by Dr Osha in production
 Multi-faceted Perspectives on Climate Change in Africa by Shingi
Mutanga , Nedson Pophiwa & Dr Thokozani Simelane –in print
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AISA Partners
The Institute participates actively in partnership events. We
work closely with the following partners:
Universities of Limpopo, Venda, North West , UniZulu and Fort
Hare, DOD, SANDF, TUT, UJ, UP - on the Campus Lecture Series
TUT, DIRCO, TMALI, Ditsong Museum, StatsSA, DAC, NRF -on the
Africa Day Celebrations and Scramble for Africa Conference;
UNISA and other Universities on Archie Mafeje Memorial Lecture
DIRCO, UNW, UNIVEN, UJ, Wits, UL, other African universities ,
Guggenheim Foundation -on AISA Young Graduates and Scholars
conference.
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Partnerships
DST, DEA, IGD, UNISA, DIRCO and Erasmus Mundus on COP
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North-South Institute (Canada) on Fellowship and Research
projects
MRGG project with DIRCO/PRAU, IGD, SAIIA, and GIZ
CIRD and other Think Tanks for collaboration on BRICS
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GIS: Geo-Portal
This division provides spatial information and
analysis of socio-economic issues. The GIS
supports forecasting, risk analysis and business
intelligence on African countries and regions.
The Unit developed a fundamental geo-spatial
database for Africa. The database is the
backbone of AISA’s Geo portal which was
launched on 13 October 2010, as AISA
commemorated its 50th Anniversary.
The current Geo-portal www.aigeoportal.org.za
is the AISA platform for sharing data online. This
portal is undergoing further development to
allow flexibility and regular updating of
information. Increased database, collaboration
with DIRCO, Dept Human settlement and DTI.
Latest project – African Administrative borders.
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Cartography
AISA has an in-house cartographer to create
maps according to requested specifications.
Cartography conducts research which is
compiled into an original spatial map for AISA’s
various publications and external clients. Africa
Fast Facts and the Africa in Focus posters were
developed by this division. The posters are
distributed to schools to enhance awareness of
the continent.
The division hosts a collection of wall maps
consisting of topo-cadastral maps, topographical
maps, maps showing indigenous groups, mineral
maps, soil maps and maps showing power lines
and parks and game reserves amongst others.
>20 maps created, capturing maps on WIZCAT &
updating of Flagship projects.
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Library and Documentation Services (LDS)
 Knowledge Creation, Dissemination and Preservation
 Digitisation Project
 Schools Outreach – being re-evaluated
 Networking and Capacity Building – conferences, seminars,
workshops attended
 Expanding the LDS Holdings
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Mr Modise,AISA librarian interacting with learners in
PE, Eastern Cape
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Mr Mokgohloa, AISA Information Monitor presenting
to learners in PE
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Mr Modise posing questions to learners on Africa
related issues
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Financial Information
AISA’s main source of income derives from the grant allocation
through the Department of Science and Technology. It currently
comprises of 89% of total revenue for the 2013/14 and 2014/15
financial years.
Other income is generated through sales of books, maps, special
project income, partnerships, membership and royalty fees, as well as
interest received.
The chart below sets out the distribution of revenue amongst the set
objectives of AISA.
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Resource Allocations
Running
Expenditure
6,532,242
Administrative
Expenditure
1,244,278
PROGRAMME 1
Produce
High Level Outputs
5,460,124
PROGRAMME 2
Capacity Building
Programmes
1,879,357
PROGRAMME 3
Increase Visibility
1,163,397
PROGRAMME 4
Develop a
Performance Led
Culture
969,306
Employee
Related
Costs
21,406,398
54%
PROGRAMME 5
Improve Control and
Governance
Environment
995,898
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Expenditure Budget 2012/13 - 2017
Objectives and other
expenditure items
Projected Expenditure
2012/13
Original
R
5,697,013
2013/14
Adjusted
R
5,625,124
2014/15
2015/16
2016/17
2017/18
Adjusted
Adjusted
New
New
R
R
R
R
6,023,124 6,100,856 6,605,984 6,712,783
PROGRAMME 2
Increase the reservoir
and quality of
researchers and
implement capacity
building programmes.
PROGRAMME 3
Repositioning AISA in
terms of visibility and
build the AISA image.
PROGRAMME 4
Develop a performance
led culture within AISA.
1,728,250
1,879,357
1,949,220 2,021,166 2,122,224 2,228,335
1,115,857
1,163,397 1,205,787
1,098,555
969,306
1,014,340
1,055,304 1,108,069 1,163,473
PROGRAMME 5
Improve the control and
governance environment
and compliance with
legislation.
1,369,206
995,898
1,032,765
1,092,965 1,147,613 1,204,994
PROGRAMME 1
Produce high level and
quality research outputs.
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1,250,838 1,371,410 1,440,181
Expenditure Budget 2012/13 - 2017
2012/13
Original
R
20,206,459
2013/14
Adjusted
R
21,406,398
Projected Expenditure
2014/15
2015/16
Adjusted
Adjusted
R
R
22,131,398 23,133,485
Running Expenditure
5,463,288
6,532,242
7,185,466
5,331,175
5,272,066
5,758,968
Administrative
Expenditure
1,149,372
1,244,278
1,404,900
1,631,666
1,780,803
1,869,843
43,698,328
43,698,328
-
45,883,244
45,883,244
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Objectives and other
expenditure items
Employee Related
Costs
(Excluding interns &
Performance
Incentives)
Total Expenditure
Total Income
Surplus/(Deficit)
37,828,000 39,437,000 42,672,000 41,617,455
37,828,000 39,437,000 42,672,000 41,617,455
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2016/17
New
R
24,290,159
2017/18
New
R
25,504,667
Expenditure Trends
Expenditure is projected to increase with 4,1% from the prior year.
Employee related cost will comprise of 54% (2012/13 : 55%) of the
total expenditure. An average growth in salary expenditure is
estimated at 5.6% in line with the MTEF allocation for the 2013/14
financial year.
The remaining 46% (2011/12: 47%) will be distributed between
operating (Programmes 1-5) , running and administrative expenditure.
The average growth in expenditure over the 5 year period is estimated
at 2,8%. Research and core related expenditure will contribute to
14.3% (2011/12 :10.4%) of the overall expenditure budget.
Research expenditure increased with 3.3% year-on-year. The
operating lease expenditure annually increase with 10% and comprise
of 7% of the total running expenditure.
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Expenditure Trends
AISA endeavoured to limit employee related costs to an average of
54% over the MTEF period. Increases in employee related costs were
based on MTEF budget guidelines to reflect the indicatives of an
average of 5,5% over the next three year medium term budget cycle.
Expenditure increases were limited to an average of 5.2%, over the
next three year medium term expenditure period with reprioritization
decreases of 1%, 2% and 3% respectively.
The increase will
accommodate expenditure items such as audit fees, depreciation,
lease payments, water, electricity, rates and taxes. The
aforementioned expenditure exceeds the average projected inflation
and growth indicatives. AISA reprioritized its current expenditure,
leveraging costs and partnering with like-minded institutions on
projects that would render future potential benefits to assist us in
delivering on our mandate.
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Expenditure Trends
Research outputs might also be impacted as a result of incorporation
and the fact that AISA currently only has one Director in the Research
Division.
The budget requirements for the identified critical needs were
addressed through the submission of infrastructure bid requests to the
DST. They evaluated the pre-proposals and indicated that the
infrastructure needs will be addressed through the submission of
Section 53-3.
The budget required for the projects amounted R2,234 million.
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Cost Saving Initiatives
Sustained efforts were implemented to:
Reduce the average employee related cost in relation to operational
expenditure;
Result: (Employee related cost decreased from 60% to 53% over a 4 year
period)
Efforts to strengthen budget systems and monitor utilisation of expenditure
more effectively;
Result: (Accumulated surplus funds reduced from R14,825 million to R6,693
over a 4 year period)
Increase research budget through prioritisation of research projects in relation
to overall budget;
Result: (Increase from 7% to 10% over a 4 year period)
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Cost Saving Initiatives
Increase revenue base through alternative funding other than government
grant (excluding interest);
Result: (Increase from 2% to 8% over a 4 year period).
AISA incurred cost for consultants with regards to legal assistance as AISA is
lacking expertise, especially in the fields of labour and contracts. The
expenditure for the professional fees is estimated at R47,000 for the 2013/14
financial year. The average cost expensed over the past four years amounted
to R179,000.
AISA had 8 vacant positions as at 30 September 2012. Three of the six vacant
positions in the Research Division were filled by December 2012.
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The Way Forward for 2013/14
 The Research Division and Support Services will continue to work
towards achieving the objectives as outlined in the Research Agenda 20112015, but will make changes to suit changing contexts.
 Research Division will be informed and guided by the new Research
Policy and Guidelines as approved by Council in January 2012.
 Internal and external peer review will be undertaken to ensure quality
via the RPC and Editorial Board.
 Output targets have been re-evaluated to be realistic and lack of
progress on certain programmes committed to in the Research Agenda
continue to be addressed.
 The Fellowships and Book Projects are aligned and contracts reflect
realistic work plans and SMART goals.
 Research is conducted within an ethical framework.
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THANK YOU
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