Initiatives & Collaborations
September 6, 2017The Research branch of NACTA is responsible for carrying out research on counter-violent extremism and counter-terrorism issues. It is headed by a Director General and supported by officers who deal with Research Management & Policy and Data Analysis, respectively. The main functions of the branch include providing evidence-based guidance through research activities, identifying research areas, evaluating research proposals, monitoring and evaluating research projects, preparing research contracts with qualified researchers/firms, and developing liaisons with national and international research organizations and think tanks to develop realistic and viable policy options for combating extremism and terrorism.
The main functions of Research branch are:
- To provide evidence based guidance through research activities
- To identify research areas
- To evaluate technical and financial aspects of research proposals
- To monitor and evaluate research projects
- To prepare ToRs/contract agreements with qualified researchers/research firms
- To develop liaison with national and international research organizations and with think tanks in order to develop realistic and viable policy options for combating extremism and terrorism at all levels.
