International Peace Information Service (IPIS) vzw is an independent research institute based in Antwerp, Belgium, providing governmental and nongovernmental actors with information and analysis to build sustainable peace and development in Sub-Saharan Africa. The research is centred around four programmes: Natural Resources, Business & Human Rights, Arms Trade & Security, and Conflict Mapping. Drawing from its expertise, IPIS also engages in capacity building and technical training for NGOs, governments and other stakeholders in our focal region.