Papers

Papers provide the results of in-depth research based on
fieldwork, surveys, data analysis and desktop analysis.

Papers provide the results of in-depth research based on fieldwork, surveys, data analysis and desktop analysis. We research policy-relevant topics and the results inform decision makers in Africa and globally. The findings of our research also shape the policy advice, technical assistance and training that ISS provides.

11 Sep 2017 / by Ciara Aucoin and Zachary Donnenfeld

Guns, poison and horns: Organised wildlife crime in Southern Africa

Since 2010, wildlife crime in Southern Africa has increased exponentially. A new ENACT pilot study used media monitoring to track the phenomenon.

21 Feb 2017 / by Amanda Lucey and Liezelle Kumalo

Partnering for sustainable peace in Liberia

Despite making significant strides, Liberia still has urgent peacebuilding priorities that need to be addressed.

02 Dec 2016 / by Matt Herbert

At the edge: trends and routes of North African clandestine migrants

European countries should work with North African states to address the lack of economic opportunity that drives migration.

01 Dec 2016 / by Peter Tinti and Tom Westcott

The Niger-Libya corridor: smugglers' perspectives

Could economic incentives help curb irregular migration to Europe?

30 Nov 2016 / by Tuesday Reitano and Mark Micallef

Breathing space: the impact of the EU-Turkey deal on irregular migration

The EU-Turkey deal is in danger of collapsing – but is there an alternative?

23 Nov 2016 / by Amanda Lucey and Moyosore Arewa

Sustainable peace: Driving the African Peace and Security Architecture through ECOWAS

This paper looks at the best practices and lessons learned from ECOWAS’ peace and security efforts.

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