Position Statement

Development Through Knowledge

Purpose

The Africa Institute of South Africa Act 62 of 2001 outlines these predetermined objectives for the Institute:

1. To promote knowledge and understanding of African affairs through leading social scientists acting in concert and across all disciplines and through training and education on African affairs;
2. To 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 all South Africans; and
3. To promote awareness and consciousness of Africa at grassroots level.

Vision

An indispensable African voice on African Affairs.

Mission

To produce relevant research products aimed at informing sustainable political and socio-economic development in Africa.