African Futures & Innovation programme
Programme of the Institute for Security Studies in Pretoria. It produces long-range forecasts for every African country and major development themes, aimed at policymakers.
At a glance
- Entity level
- Unit within an organisation
- Type
- Unit of a non-profit
- Part of
- Institute for Security Studies (ISS Africa)
- Also known as
- ISS Africa; AFI
- Flagship output
- African Futures country and thematic forecasts
- Category
- Systemic & global risk reports
- Also covers
- Strategic & country intelligence
- Tier
- Tier 3: Non-profit; long-range African futures forecasts; per brief rated Tier 3
- Headquarters
- Pretoria, South Africa
- Coverage
- Long-range forecasts for all African countries and themes
- Public access
- Free
- Latest activity seen
- 31 Aug 2026
- Evidence
- Verified
How it produces intelligence
Long-term quantitative forecasting platform modelling demographics, economics, governance, technology, conflict and climate, with scenarios to 2043 and beyond.
Risk themes
Focus regions
Leadership
- Jakkie Cilliers, Head of African Futures and Innovation; Chair, ISS Board of Trustees
Links
What it publishes
| Output | Type | Cadence | Latest edition | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| African Futures country and thematic forecasts | Forecast platform | Continuous | Read report | ||
| African Futures Conference | Other | Irregular | African Futures Conference 2026: From data to decisions | 2026 | Read report |
Latest findings
Recent public risk calls by African Futures & Innovation programme, summarised in our own words. They are its views, not 311's. Follow each source for the original.
Long-run modelling suggests Nigeria will stay poor unless its current rate of population growth slows.
31 Aug 2026 · Horizon: long term (to 2040s) · Source: EWN: Jakkie Cilliers opens up about a lifetime spent studying Africa's futureCilliers still expects the ANC to lose power by 2029, arguing that broad development, not security measures alone, is the answer to African instability.
31 Aug 2026 · Horizon: to 2029 · Source: EWN: Jakkie Cilliers opens up about a lifetime spent studying Africa's future
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Questions about African Futures & Innovation programme
What is African Futures & Innovation programme?
Programme of the Institute for Security Studies in Pretoria. It produces long-range forecasts for every African country and major development themes, aimed at policymakers.
How does African Futures & Innovation programme produce its intelligence?
Long-term quantitative forecasting platform modelling demographics, economics, governance, technology, conflict and climate, with scenarios to 2043 and beyond.
Where is African Futures & Innovation programme based?
African Futures & Innovation programme is based in Pretoria, South Africa.
What does African Futures & Innovation programme cover?
Its work covers macroeconomy, governance & fragility, conflict & security, climate & environment, health, with a focus on Sub-Saharan Africa, Middle East & North Africa.
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