Research on justice, security, and public policy
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 studies public policy in Ghana, with a focus on justice, cybersecurity, and emergency preparedness.
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
Reports from the PAISS research library
24-Hour Tech Blueprint
Interactive systems diagnostic and sector playbook leveraging digital infrastructure for continuous economic productivity.
Ghana's 24-Hour Economy
A systems diagnostic, sector blueprint, and institutional playbook for implementing a continuous national productivity and export programme.
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.
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Read reports on criminal justice, cybersecurity, emergency preparedness, and economic policy.
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