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AFRICA INSTITUTE OF SOUTH AFRICA
AISA Strategic and Annual Performance Plan2012‐2013
Presentation to Parliament by: Dr Hlatshwayo (Chairperson of Council)
Dr Matlou (CEO) Mrs Maritz (CFO)2 May 2012
Table of ContentsSlide 4
Mission and Vision
Slide 5
About AISA
Slide 6
AISA’s Mandate
Slide 7
AISA’s Objectives
Slide 8
AISA’s Aspiration and Promise
Slide 9
AISA’s Strategic Objectives
Slide 10
Divisions within AISA
Slide 11
Documents and Agendas
Slide 12
SWOT Analysis
Slide 13
Proposed Solutions to Challenges
Slide 14
Focus of Research Agenda
Slide 15
Broad Thematic Priorities
Slide 16
Key Business Drivers
Slide 17
Research Agenda
Slide 18 Implementation Strategy
Slide 19
T1: Projected Outputs…
Slide 20
T1: Projected Outputs
Slide 21
T2: Governance & Democracy…
Slide 22
T3: Governance & Democracy in SA
Slide 23
T4: Sustainable Development in Africa
Slide 24
T5: Science and Technology for Human
Development…
Slide 25 T4: Science and Technology for Human
Development
Slide 26
Knowledge and Skills Transfer
Slide 27 Summary of 2011/2012 Research Outputs
Table of ContentsSlide 28
Flagship Publications: State of Africa
Slide 29
Flagship Publications: Africa at a Glance
Slide 30
Flagship Publications – Africa A‐Z
Slide 31
AISA Young Graduates & Scholars :AYGS
Slide 32
Africa Expo
Slide 33
Scramble for Africa Symposium
Slide 34
Archie Mafeje Memorial Lecture
Slide 35
Growing the Influence of AISA Research.
Slide 36
Growing the Influence of AISA Research
Slide 37
Fellowships and Book Projects
Slide 38
Partnerships 2011/12
Slide 39
Partnerships
Slide 40
Special Projects & Initiatives 2011/12
Slide 41
GIS Geo‐Portal
Slide 42
Cartography
Slide 43
Library and Documentation Services
Slide 44
Photo –
Library
Slide 45
Photo ‐
library
Slide 46
Financial Information
Slide 47
Resource Allocations
Slide 48
Expenditure Budget
Slide 49
Revenue
Slide 50
Expenditure Trends…
Slide 51
Expenditure Trends…
Slide 52
Expenditure Trends…
Slide 53
Expenditure Trends
Slide 54
Savings and Cost Effective Measures
Slide 55
The Way Forward 2012/13
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
4
About AISAThe 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
6th
think‐tank
in
Sub
Saharan
Africa
in
the
2011
GLOBAL
“GO‐TO
THINK
TANKS”
rankings
of
the
Leading
Public
Policy
Research Organisations in the World.
5
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.
6
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.
7
AISA’s Objectives
AISA’s Corporate Values are embedded in the acronym PRIDE, which elaborates as:
ParticipationResponsibilityIntegrityDevelopmentExcellence
8
AISA’s Aspiration and Promise
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 tolegislation.
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Divisions within AISAResearch: organised in 5 units;
i.
Peace and Securityii.
Sustainable Developmentiii.
Governance and Democracyiv.
Science and Technology, andv.
Knowledge Transfer and Skills DevelopmentSupport Sub‐Units
GISCartographyPublicationsLibrary and Documentation Services (LDS)Corporate Affairs, Outreach and International LiaisonHuman ResourcesFinance, Administration and IT
10
Documents and Agendas influencing the formulation of
Strategic and Annual Performance Plans
AISA Act No. 68 of 2001National Research and Development StrategyDST’s 10 Year Innovation PlanDST Human and Social DynamicsPFMATreasury RegulationsLabour LegislationGood Corporate Governance StandardsObjectives of the AUMillennium Development GoalsGrowth of the South‐South RelationsGlobal interest in AfricaNational Government Priorities
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SWOT Analysis
Strengths Opportunities•
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
•
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
Weaknesses Threats•
Inadequate performance culture in terms of
output delivery•
Access to social networks limited•
Lack of effective communication•
Insufficient IT and asset infrastructure•
Limited capacity to manage extensive
stakeholder relations•
High dependence on Parliamentary Grant
•
Increasing number of actors and competitors in
the African research arena•
Possible loss of independence•
Inadequate focus through trying to do too
much•
Limited impact and visibility•
Challenges of attracting and retaining high
calibre staff•
Increase in demand for upgraded IT
infrastructure and technological enhancements•
Insufficient cohesive organisational culture
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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.
Seek more appropriately qualified staff.
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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 careand
access to quality education,
Cohesive and sustainable communities void of conflict, crime andcorruption and
Sustainable resource management and use, rural development, foodsecurity and land reform.
15
Key Business Drivers of Thematic Priorities
The South African government priorities (2009‐2015):EducationEmployment CreationHealthRural DevelopmentSafety 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 Arab Spring in North Africa,The UN‐sponsored interventions in the Ivory Coast and Libya,Post‐elections violence in Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of Congo,The AU efforts at growing Inter‐African TradeSouth Africa joining BRICS
AISA will continuously scan the African and global environments to ensure that
studies are conducted of contemporary issues 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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No. Rank Activity Expected Output as per
Strategic PlanOutput 2011 2012x 2013 2014 2015
11 Researchers Fieldwork 20 Journal Articles (JA)
and 12Policy Briefs(PB)32 32 32 32 32
8 Fellows Write books, resource
mobilization and organize
conference
I Fellow per Unit+
Director’s Office24 24 24 24 24
11 Researchers International
conferences
7 chapters in conference
proceedings
7 8 8 8 9
11 Researchers National
conferences/seminars7 conferences/seminars 10 10 10 10 10
4 Internships Write Policy
Briefs/Journal Articles,
attend
conferences/workshops/
seminars
Average 2 publications 12 12 12 12 12
11 All
ResearchersKnowledge production
activities:
Campus Lecture Series
Archie Mafeje Memorial
Lecture
Special seminars
1 Seminar from
field/researcher
+1Seminar for Campus
19Lecture Series
20 20 20 20 20
2 2 2 2 2
4 Quarterly
Reports
120 Media
Appearances
4 Quarterly
Reports
120 Media
Appearances
4 Quarterly
Reports
120 Media
Appearances
4 Quarterly
Reports
120 Media
Appearances
4 Quarterly
Reports
120 Media
Appearances
Table 1 : Projected Outputs…
No. Rank Activity Expected Output as per
Strategic PlanOutput 2011 2012x 2013 2014 2015
All AYGS Participation 27 27 27 27 27
All Networking Participation Reports Reports Reports Reports Reports
2 Administrators Divisional
administration Publications Publish Books 10 7 published (2
currently
printing)
10 10 10 10
Publications Publish Africa Insight
journal and maintain
its accreditation
4 Issues 3 published (1
in production)
4 4 4 4
Publications Publish Occasional
Papers
4 4 published 4 4 4 4
Publications Publish monographs 4 1 published (2
in production)
2 2 2 2
Publications Policy briefs 32 16 published (2
in production)
32 32 32 32
Publications Lecture series 2 2 published 1 1 1 1
Publications Conference
proceedings
2 2 in production 2 2 2 2
Table 1 : Projected Outputs
Summary of 2011/2012 Research Outputs To Date
Publications Output
2011/2012
Submitted Target Shortfall
Monographs
/
Occasional
/
Technical Papers
3 1 Included
in
Journal
articles
none
Journal articles 9 11 20 0
if
11
submitted
will
be
published.
11
if
the
11
submitted are not
published.
Policy briefs 28
+3
11 12 +19
Books / Book chaptersCommissioned chapters
11 24 ‐11
Edited Proceedings 17(AYGS) noneMedia Interviews 120 45 +75
Flagship Publications
Second Decade of Education chapters or 10th
Anniversary
of the African Union papers will make up this publication
for 2012/13. Appointed Fellow will update.
Flagship Publications
Africa at a Glance: continuously being updated
and quality assured within AISA Natural Sciences
cohort: latest issue at advanced stage.
Flagship Publications
Fellow to update the publication will be
appointed by end March 2012. Panel will be
the CEO and Directors Research and
Publications
AISA Young Graduates & Scholars (AYGS)
p g
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.2011/2012 will
take
place 21‐23
March at
UNIVEN.
(35
Papers deadline 17th
Feb)
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Africa Expo The
Inaugural
Africa
Expo
hosted by
AISA
with
Statistics
South
Africa:
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.
2012
Preparations
advanced:
in
partnership
with
TUT,
TMALI,
Ditsong National Museum.
The Scramble for Africa Symposium
Africa
Institute
of
South
Africa
and
its
partners,
hosted
an
international
symposium
on
Africa
in
the
21st
Century
and
the
Quasquicentennial of the Scramble of Africa. “The Scramble for
Africa”
which is also known as the Race for Africa was a process
of colonisation of African states by European powers during the
New Imperialism period between 1881 and World War I in 1914.
2012
preparations
advanced.
Waiting
for
paper
submissions
deadline 1 March 2012 (80 Abstracts approved).
Archie Mafeje Memorial LectureThe
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. Three Speakers confirmed (Drs Olukoshi, Linke
Bula, and Wilson. Programme
to
be
out
by
22nd
March.
Joint
Celebration with AMRI.
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Growing the Influence of AISA Research…
Policy Briefs: increased from 16 to 33 including 3 from InternsInteractions with Policy Makers (Presidency, DIRCO, DoD, DTI, DBE, DoHA, Diplomats): increasedMedia appearances: increased from 80 to 120Hosting/attending conferences, seminars and other events: decreased from 80 to 67Capacity building mainly in academic institutions: decreased from 505 to 425Book launches : increased from 0 to 4Electronic publishing which reaches a global audience: AISA website, Polity, Pambazuka, BRICS Policy Centre (BPC) Rio and AfricagrowthImproved website with updated and relevant informationResearch projects in partnership with other institutions – BRICS Policy Centre Brazil, FOCAC Book
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Growing the Influence of AISA Research
Seminars and Campus Lectures presented by researchers on return from fieldwork: Messrs Pophiwa, Mutanga, Maphosa, Ramoupi. Outstanding: Ms April, Mr Achu, Dr Makgetlaneng. Dr Simelane in the field.Seminars presented by external scholars within AISA premises: Adv Thipanyane, Ms Motsei, Ms Gabriella, Prof Price, Mr Korir SingOei, Ms Kambala, Ms Ozoemena and Mr Bongani Masuku on Swaziland in partnership with HRW, Dr Zoumenou on Cote D’Ivoire in partnership with IGD.Ambassadorial Forum on Libya (Partnership with City of Tshwane): research participation. Ambassadorial Forum on DRC at National Library.AISA Book Launches and Symposia with partners: DST, Egypt University, UNISA, IGD, Erasmus Mundus and Solar Hybrid.BRICS FellowshipMoU’s with RSA Universities, Russian Academy of Science, China, Rutgers, BRICS and Gulf Research Centre.
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Fellowships and Book Projects
Diasporan Africans as the sixth region of the African Union: The role, expectations and responsibilities in building Pan‐Africanism in the 21st century (Dr Biney)Education for Africa (Prof Mamwenda)Seeking empowering paradigms: exploring indigenous peoples and minority rights in Africa (Mr Korir)Building the BRICS of new global order (Mr Kornegay)Peace from Below: An examination of community‐based peace building and transitions in Africa (Dr DeLuca)Africa in search of alternatives to current Governance Models and practices (Prof Badza)Challenging issues facing the school system of South Africa (Prof Legotlo)Renegotiating the social contract in Africa (Dr Osha)Multi‐faceted Perspectives on Climate Change in Africa (Erasmus Mundus Scholars)
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Partnerships 2011/12
The Institute participated actively in partnership events. AISA
worked closely with the
following stakeholders:
Universities of Limpopo, Venda, North West and Fort Hare, DOD, SANDF on the Campus Lecture Series, TUT, UJ, UP this quarter;Tshwane University of Technology, TMALI, Ditsong Museum on the Africa Day
Conference May 2012;Archie Mafeje Research Institute (UNISA) on Archie Mafeje Memorial Lecture;European Centre for Development Policy Management on Cooperation on research
collaboration and library exchanges;Department of Science and Technology on AISA /DST Collaboration; North Africa book
launch and COP17 ;Rutgers and TSU on a governance and national productivity project.
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PartnershipsDST, DEA, IGD, UNISA, Erasmus Mundus and Solar Hybrid on COP 17 preparations
BRICS Policy Centre, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on continued institutional collaboration and a joint funding proposal
UNISA Archie Mafeje Institute on collaboration
University of Venda and Guggenheim Foundation on the March 2012 AYGS
North West University on a number of projects
China Development Bank, on possible joint research projects
North‐South Institute (Canada) on Fellowship and Research projects
MGG project with DIRCO/PRAU, IGD, SAIIA, and GIZ
CODESRIA for possible collaboration
CIRD for possible collaboration
NIHON University for possible research and Library documentation collaboration39
Special Projects and Initiatives in 2011/12
Electoral monitoring project (Sudan Referendum)
Women and Defence ( financially supported conferences organised by DoD)
Support to African Armed Forces ( Lectures at SANDF and SAN War Colleges and
hosted Botswana Defence College and Sierra Leone Army delegations)
Grew partnerships (Worked closely with DIRCO, DST, NRF, HSRC, AU, SADC, IGD)
Participated in Russian Academy of African Affairs conference
Participated at COP17
Attended CODESRIA General Assembly
Standard Bank Africa Seminar Series
MGG Consortium and training programme
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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.
Displayed
during
Minister’s
visit
and
at
COP17.
Increased
database,
collaboration
with
Department
of
Human
Settlements
and SANSA.Latest project –
African Administrative borders
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GIS: Geo‐Portal
CartographyAISA
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
42
Library and Documentation Services (LDS)
Knowledge Creation, Dissemination and Preservation – profiled 1630 articles
Digitisation Project – seeking funding for 5 year project
Schools Outreach – being re‐evaluated
Networking and Capacity Building – conferences, seminars, workshops attended
Expanding the LDS Holdings
43
Financial Information
AISA’s main source of income derives from the grant allocation from the Department of
Science
and
Technology. It
currently
comprises
of a
90%
(2012/13 ‐
89%;
2013/14
–
89% and 2014/15 – 89%) contribution to the total revenue.
Other
income
is
generated
through
sales
of
books,
maps,
special
project
income,
partnerships, membership and royalty fees, as well as interest received.
The chart sets out the distribution of revenue amongst the set objectives of AISA.
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53%
14%
3%5%
15% 3%
3%
4%70%: Employee related cost and operational expenditure
30% : Research, Publication and Capacity Building
Expenditure Budget 2012/13 ‐
2017 Objectives and other expenditure items
Projected Expenditure2011/12 Revised Baseline
2012/13 Original
2013/14 Adjusted
2014/15 Adjusted
2015/16 Adjusted
2016/17 New
R R R R R RProduce high level and quality research outputs.
5,458,728 5,697,013 5,563,000 6,719,075 6,885,357 7,489,791
Increase the reservoir and quality of researchers and implement capacity building programmes.
1,777,309 1,728,250 1,898,382 1,989,000 2,083,676 2,194,111
Repositioning AISA in terms of visibility and build the AISA image.
959,095 1,115,857 1,174,997 1,230,927 1,289,519 1,357,864
Develop a performance led culture within AISA.
890,040 1,098,555 984,745 1,035,041 1,087,942 1,146,191
Improve the control and governance environment and compliance with legislation.
783,785 1,369,206 1,005,958 1,053,842 1,104,005 1,162,517
Employee related costs (Excluding interns & Performance Incentives)
19,078,745 20,206,459 21,406,398 22,583,398 23,825,485 25,135,887
Running expenditure 6,117,720 5,463,288 6,532,242 6,117,568 6,571,005 6,851,757
Administrative expenditure 1,138,578 1,149,372 1,244,278 1,339,149 1,631,666 1,780,803
Total Expenditure 36,203,964 37,828,000 39,810,000 42,068,000 44,478,655 47,118,920
Total Income 36,203,964 37,828,000 39,810,000 42,068,000 44,478,655 47,118,920
Surplus/(Deficit) - - - - - -
REVENUE
Resources
Performance
Current Projected
2011/12 2012/13 Allocation 2013/14Projected
2014/15 Projected
2015/16 Projected
2016/17New
R R R R R R
Grant allocation: DST * 32,440,000 33,643,000 35,237,000 37,487,000 39,736,220 42,120,393
Other Income** 1,828,192 820,880 1,013,562 1,008,686 1,090,955 1,149,867
Special Projects Income *** 2,267,667 2,733,120 2,924,438 2,933,314 3,051,618 3,216,405
Interest received 601,920 631,000 635,000 639,000 599,862 632,255
Total 37,137,779 37,828,000 39,810,000 42,068,000 44,478,655 47,118,920
Increase in Grant allocation 5,7% 3.6% 4,5% 6% 5,7% 5,7%
Increase in other income 69% -30% 19% -0,5% 7,5%% 5,1%
Increase in total revenue 12% 4,3% 5% 5,4% 5,4% 5,6%
Expenditure Trends
Expenditure
increased
from
R36.2
million
in
2011/12
to
R42
million
in
2014/15
at
an
annual average increase rate of 1.9% over the medium term. Expenditure for 2012/13 is
projected
at
R37.8
million.
The
increase
was
a
result
of
increases
in
employee
related
costs
to
capacitate
the
institution
(specifically
the
Research
Division),
increase
in
funding
to
conduct
research
fieldwork,
hosting
of
conferences
and
seminars
as
well
as
the increase in operational expenditure. AISA did not allocate a budget for consultancy but have allocated R160,000 for 2012/13
for legal assistance.AISA’s
expenditure for the 2012/13 financial year reflects a 4.3 per cent overall increase
from
the
prior
year. This
posed
challenges
due
to
the
decrease
in
the
allocation
received
and
the
accommodation
of
a
5.6%
salary
increase. The
grant
allocation
reflects an increase of 3.6% from the prior year. In light of the expenditure projections
AISA
revisited
the
projected
budget
and
managed
to
reprioritized
certain
expenditure
items to accommodate the shortfall.The expenditure over the medium term will amount to R42.1 million ending 2014/15 at
an annual average increase rate of 4.9% per annum.
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Expenditure Trends continued
Expenditure related to producing and encouraging knowledge production and
dissemination on African affairs reflects a decrease of 3% from R5.5 million in 2011/12
to R5.3 million in 2012/13 due to limited funding resources.
Capacity building expenditure increased by 1.5% from R1.777 million in 2011/12 to
R1.803 million in 2012/13.
The projected expenditure with regards to increasing the visibility of AISA reduced by
14% from R959 000 in 2011/12 to R822 000 in 2012/13 and the development of a
performance led culture within AISA also reduced by 15% from R890 000 the prior year
to R754 000.
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Expenditure Trends continued
Use
of
goods
and
services
reflects
a
12%
increase
from
R14.5
million
to
R16.3
million
which
will
have
to
be
accommodated
through
reduction
in
expenditure
items
such
as
travel and accommodation, printing, stationery and telephone expenditure etc.
The average increase in expenditure over the seven year period is 42% and the average
growth per annum is 9.6%. The average annual growth for the first 3 years was 24.5%
per annum. AISA will endeavour to meet its objectives as stipulated in our Strategic and
Annual Performance Plans in line with the grant allocation and projected other income.
Employee
related
costs
reflect
an
increase
of
5.6%
from
the
current
financial
year
to
2012/13. The post of Executive Director Research position will be frozen as part of our
reprioritization and cost saving initiatives and AISA hopes to make this position available
in the 2013/14 financial year going forward.
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Expenditure Trends continued
Current
posts
vacant
are
two
Chief
Research
Specialists,
one
Research
specialist,
one
Senior
Labour
Officer,
one
Sales
Officer
and
one
Librarian. Interviews
have
been
held
currently held for all research positions.
AISA,
on
annual
basis
submits
additional
funding
requests
to
expand
our
human
resource
capacity
and
also
apply
for
funding
for
internships
with
other
institutions
to
support
our
capacity
building
initiatives.
The
staff
compliment
for
core
divisions
consisting
of
Research,
Publication
and
Library
and
Documentation
comprise
of
31
permanent positions.
This
excludes
interns
within
these
divisions.
The
remaining
27
positions
comprise
of
support
staff
within
Finance,
Human
Resources,
Corporate
Affairs
and
Outreach
and
International Liaison. The ratio for staff in support function to core functions is 1:1.15.
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Savings and Cost Effectiveness Measures
The
Institute
will
further
endeavour
to
achieve
efficiency
savings
in
the
following ways:
Monitoring expenditure trends and implementation of firmer controls.Identifying process‐orientated efficiency savings, which will focus on changing policies and procedures to streamline operations and administration.Improving flow stability and effective utilisation thereof.Acquiring professional capacity more economically via new partnership agreements.Reduction in printing and courier costs.Reduction in entertainment and refreshment costs.Monitoring vacant positions and evaluating the need to procure capacity vs. increased overheads.Maintain an in‐house internal audit function and limit outsourcing.Attainment of efficiency savings will be monitored to ensure that the reduction in input costs does not erode our effectiveness in the long‐term.
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The Way Forward for 2012/13
The Research Division and Support Services will continue to work towards achieving the objectives as outlined in the Research Agenda 2011‐2015, but will make changes to suit changing contexts. Research Division will be informed and guided by the new Research Policy andGuidelines as approved by Council in January 2012. Internal and external peer review will be undertaken to ensure quality via theRPC and Editorial Board. Output targets need to be re‐evaluated to be realistic and lack of progress on certainprogrammes
committed to in the Research Agenda must be addressed.The Fellowships and Book Projects must be aligned and contracts must reflect realistic work plans and SMART goals.Research will be conducted within an ethical framework.
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