HSRC Integrated Annual Report 2018/2019

PART B: PERFORMANCE OVERVIEW Profile of AISA AISA undertakes basic and applied policy-relevant research that focuses on the development challenges and opportunities facing the African continent. It collaborates with other research institutions, key stakeholders and civil society on the continent; provides research-based policy advice and implementation support to African multilateral organisations and governments; and facilitates knowledge transfer and dissemination through capacity building, publications and conferences and workshops. AISA’s work contributes to addressing the many dimensions of the study of Africa in Africa and reversing the continent’s global marginality in terms of knowledge production. AISA’s research focuses on three key areas: governance peace and security, sustainable development and science and technology. Research Highlights AISA was joined by a new executive director, Prof. Cheryl Hendricks, during the 2018/19 financial year. Her leadership, knowledge of the African continent and networks have strengthened the research focus of AISA and its participation in continental forums and discussions. Some research projects continued from the 2017/18 financial year and were completed in 2018/19. Water Security and Sanitation of Inland South African Cities A research study was conducted during the 2018/19 financial year on access to water and sanitation as a basic human right. The project was funded by the VW Foundation, in collaboration with the University of Limpopo. The study sought to investigate two inland cities in Polokwane and Mpumalanga, and R e s e a r c h P r o g r a m m e P e r f o r m a n c e AFRICA INSTITUTE OF SOUTH AFRICA (AISA) Figure 2: Key Areas of Research for the AISA Governance peace and security Sustainable development Science and technology 12 / HSRC INTEGRATED ANNUAL REPORT 2018/19