Our cutting edge analysis research and ideas help our partners resolve difficult and complex problems in areas of law, governance and regulation. The ADS team has a strong track record of using a politically informed approach to reform and has written influential studies and reports on justice sector reform and regulatory impact. ADS members have delivered reform programs in difficult and conflict-affected environments with success.
Our Expertise
Strategic and Policy Advice
Provision of strategic and policy advice with regard to rule of law, counter terrorism and improvement of criminal justice agencies.
Evidence Based Recommendations
We use empirical evidence for identification of problems and formulation of recommendations.
Standards, Procedures and Policy
Development of standards, procedures and institutional policies for criminal justice agencies and economic and social regulators.
Capacity Building
Improving skills and knowledge of judges, prosecutors, police officers and prison officers with regard to their professional work.