Advancing Public Policy for a Safer Future
Pan African Institute for Strategic Studies — Leading rigorous research in Criminal Justice, Cybersecurity, and Homeland Security across Africa.
Who We Are
The Pan African Institute for Strategic Studies (PAISS) Ghana is a premier public policy institution dedicated to advancing critical research in areas that shape a safer, more secure future for Ghana and the broader African continent.
Our Focus Areas
Rigorous research driving policy excellence across critical domains
Criminal Justice & Criminology
Comprehensive analysis of Ghana's criminal justice system, including prison population dynamics, reform protocols, and criminological research to inform evidence-based policy decisions.
Cybersecurity
In-depth threat landscape analysis, national defense grid assessment, and sector-specific vulnerability research to strengthen Ghana's digital resilience and cybersecurity posture.
Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness
Strategic analysis of Ghana's disaster management framework, agency coordination, early warning systems, and emergency response protocols for enhanced national resilience.
Strategic Research & Analysis
Expert policy analysis on critical issues including illegal mining (Galamsey), justice system modernization, and emerging security challenges facing Ghana and West Africa.
Featured Research
Latest insights from our expert analysts
The Ghanaian Criminal Justice System
A comprehensive examination of Ghana's criminal justice infrastructure, analyzing systemic challenges, reform opportunities, and pathways to modernization.
The Galamsey Nexus
In-depth analysis of illegal mining's impact on environmental security, public health, and governance in Ghana, with evidence-based policy recommendations.
Data-Driven. Evidence-Based. Future-Focused.
Our research informs policy decisions that shape safer, more secure communities across Ghana and Africa. We combine rigorous analysis with practical insights to drive meaningful change.
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