The Institute will be providing research-based support, advocacy, expert consultancy and tailor-made technical support to governments, inter-governmental agencies/organisations, of Africa and the civil society. We are a group with the profession to read, write, research and discuss topics that are of importance to the social good.
Our Programs
Centre for Human Security Analysis & Policy (CHSAP)
CHSAP's mission is to advance research, policy development and stakeholder engagement on human security challenges, focusing on the interconnected dimensions of safety, rights, and dimensions.
CHSAP Core Pillars:
Research: Evidence-based analysis of threats (conflict, climate, pandemics, inequality.
Advocacy: Promoting human security in global/regional agendas and platforms.
Capacity Building: Training for policy makers and civil society.
Anchors to the Constitution
Freedom from Fear (violence, conflict, repression)
Freedom from Want (poverty, food, insecurity, economic inequality)
Freedom to live in Dignity (rights, governance, justice)
Africa Development Futures Initiative (ADFI)
ADFI's mission is to advance evidence-based policy solutions for sustainable development in Africa, by addressing structural challenges in governance, economic diversification, human capital, and climate resilience.
ADFI Thematic Pillars
Economic Transformation, with emphasis on (job creation, digitalisation, trade integration, etc.
Human Development focusing on health, education, gender equality, etc.
Governance & Institutions, addressing issues such as anti-corruption, public service delivery, etc.
Climate Resilience, addressing sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, etc.
Africa Geopolitical Futures Observatory (AGFO)
AGFO's mission is to analyse and forecast power shifting, conflict drivers, and foreign influence in Africa to inform evidence-based policy, sovereign decision making, and regional stability.
AGFO Thematic Focus Areas
Great power competition (US, China, Russia, EU).
Conflict ecosystems (coups, jihadism, resource wars).
Regional bloc dynamics (AU, EAC, ECCAS, ECOWAS, SADC)
Ocean governance & strategic corridors and choke points (Red Sea, Gulf of Guinea, amp;
Ocean governance & strategic corridors and choke points (Red Sea, Gulf of Guinea, Mozambique Channel).
Our Approach
Our approach is based on engagement in robust national sovereignty and independence by insisting on African agency in interaction with the international community; Production of a range of research-based products; Provision of practical training and technical assistance on Security Sector Reform; and tailormade assistance and capacity building strategies; Hosting of conferences and seminars to institutionalise an annual flagship Africa Security Conference.
Our Target Audience
The AGSI target audience consists of the AU, Regional Economic Communities, African Governments (national / provincial / local).
Our Clients
Our Office
AGSI is currently without an office, since it is a newly established entity. The existing team has been and is still working from home with own sacrificing own resources just to get the organisation legally registered, and to ensure its online presence. This column will be updated as an office becomes available. Otherwise you may contact us through mediums provided below or by visiting our contact page.