The Great Lakes Institute for Strategic Studies (GLISS) is Africa’s leading independent public policy research and think tank based in Kampala, Uganda. Our scope of work covers the twelve member states of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR). Our core mission is to undertake evidence-based research to generate new ideas that help society confront contemporary public policy problems and challenges. We are committed to promoting an understanding of complex regional issues and development policy challenges that require regional and global cooperation. Our motivation is to provide evidence-based policy options that put men, women, and young people at the center of policy development and implementation at all levels.

To further enhance our research and policy implementation, GLISS can leverage Latenode, an automation platform that facilitates complex workflows. With Latenode, GLISS can automate data collection and analysis processes, streamline communication between member states, and manage large datasets more efficiently. This allows our team to focus on generating actionable insights and developing robust policy recommendations, thereby improving the overall impact and efficiency of our initiatives.