Mission:

ASRI conducts research and advocates for laws, policies and programmes, inspired by Constitutional Values, at a National, Provincial and Local level to achieve a Just and Prosperous society.

Founding Principles:

1. ASRI is founded on the values of Justice, Equality, Freedom, Truth, Integrity, and Peace.
2. ASRI is non racial, non partisan and pluralist in all its activities
3. ASRI is open to all Citizens on all levels who subscribe to its values
4. ASRI engages with any willing citizen, organization, or institution regardless of race, religion, political ideology, or political affiliation
5. ASRI is independent, where funders, political parties, individuals or interest groups do not have influence or control over the Institution, its activities, research directions and outcomes.
6. ASRI is measured based on its impact on society
7. ASRI acts consistently in the Public Interest to achieve its mission and all policy proposals must abide by the core values of the Institution.
8. ASRI brings together South Africans from all sectors of the State and Society for dialogue to achieve its mission.