Centre de Recherche en Anthropologie Sociale et Culturelle

What Centre de Recherche en Anthropologie Sociale et Culturelle does

The Centre de Recherche en Anthropologie Sociale et Culturelle (CRASC) is a public scientific research institution established by Executive Decree No. 92-215 on 23 May 1992 and operating under Algeria's Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MESRS). Its headquarters are located at the USTO Technopôle in Bir El Djir, Oran, with regional research units in Constantine and Blida, and approximately 70 named researchers across more than ten disciplines including anthropology, sociology, history, geography, linguistics, philosophy, political sciences, psychology, literature and translation. Its activities are structured across four thematic divisions (Cities and Territories; History and Memory; Education and Training Systems; Imaginary and Social Processes) and four specialized research units (UCCLLA, URTT, RASYD, TES).

CRASC's core products are academic publications and research outputs rather than commercial technology. It publishes four peer-reviewed journals — Insaniyat (Anthropology and Social Sciences), Turath (Cultural Anthropology), Africa (African Studies) and Dafatir Insaniya (Insaniyat Notebooks) — alongside monographs (Ouvrages du CRASC), booklets (Cahiers du CRASC), National Research Program (PNR) publications and a scientific information newsletter. Each publication series is hosted on a dedicated portal (insaniyat.crasc.dz, turath.crasc.dz, africa.crasc.dz, dafatir.crasc.dz, ouvrages.crasc.dz, cahiers.crasc.dz, pnr.crasc.dz) and sold through physical points of sale and an online store. The institution also operates the National Doctoral School of Anthropology (EDA) in partnership with six Algerian universities, runs training workshops, and organizes scientific events (colloquiums, conferences, forums, seminars, study days, workshops).

CRASC's business model is hybrid and state-funded. Primary funding comes from MESRS as part of Algeria's national research infrastructure; secondary revenue is generated through publication sales and the provision of studies and expertise to government institutions. Its go-to-market is event-driven and community-led, targeting academic researchers, doctoral and Magister students (primary segments), and Algerian government and public institutions seeking policy-oriented social science research (secondary segment). It is not a commercially traded entity and has no equity, venture or parent-company ownership in the conventional sense; it is a government state entity directed by Professor Ammar MANAA and governed by a Scientific Council chaired by Sidi Mohammed MOHAMMEDI.

Name

Centre de Recherche en Anthropologie Sociale et Culturelle

Legal name

Centre de Recherche en Anthropologie Sociale et Culturelle

Website

https://crasc.dz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

The Centre de Recherche en Anthropologie Sociale et Culturelle (CRASC) is an Algerian public scientific research institution under the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, conducting and publishing research in social and cultural anthropology. It serves academic researchers, doctoral students, and Algerian public institutions through four peer-reviewed journals, books, the National Doctoral School of Anthropology, and policy-oriented studies.

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akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Bir El Ater

HQ country

Algeria

HQ region

Africa

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Academic Publication Sales: CRASC generates revenue through the sale of its published journals, books, booklets (cahiers), and National Research Program (PNR) publications. Sales are conducted through physical points of sale and an online store.
2. Research Services and Expertise: The center provides studies and expertise services to government institutions and other organizations, contributing to national research priorities in social and cultural anthropology.

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Core offering

CRASC is a public research institution that conducts social and cultural anthropology research and publishes its outputs through four peer-reviewed academic journals (Insaniyat, Turath, Africa, Dafatir Insaniya), monographs, working paper booklets, and National Research Programme (PNR) publications. It also operates the National Doctoral School of Anthropology (EDA) in partnership with six Algerian universities, and provides policy-oriented research expertise to government and public institutions.

Product overview

CRASC (Centre de Recherche en Anthropologie Sociale et Culturelle) is an Algerian public research institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of academic products and services. Its core offerings include four peer-reviewed journals: Insaniyat (anthropology and social sciences), Turath (cultural anthropology), Africa (African studies), and Dafatir Insaniya (supplementary academic content). The institution publishes monographs through Ouvrages du CRASC and working papers via Cahiers du CRASC. Research activities are organized across four thematic divisions (Cities and Territories, History and Memory, Education and Training Systems, Imaginary and Social Processes) and four specialized research units (UCCLLA, URTT, RASYD, TES). CRASC also operates the National Doctoral School in Anthropology (EDA) offering advanced academic programs, and provides training workshops for professional development.

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Brands

• Insaniyat: Algerian Journal of Anthropology and Social Sciences
• Turath
• Africa
• Dafatir Insaniya

Products and services

• Insaniyat - Revue algérienne d'Anthropologie et de Sciences Sociales (Algerian Journal of Anthropology and Social Sciences) Peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated to Algerian anthropology and social sciences, publishing research articles on various aspects of Algerian society, culture, and social phenomena for academic researchers, scholars, and institutions.
• Turath - Revue algérienne d'anthropologie culturelle (Algerian Journal of Cultural Anthropology) Peer-reviewed academic journal focused on cultural anthropology, publishing research on intangible cultural heritage, traditions, and cultural practices in the Arab and African contexts.
• Africa - Revue Algérienne des études africaines (Algerian Review of African Studies) Peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated to African studies, publishing research on African history, societies, and continental dynamics.
• Dafatir Insaniya (Insaniyat Notebooks) Supplementary academic notebooks providing academic content and research documentation related to the social sciences.
• Ouvrages du CRASC (CRASC Books) Monographs and collective works published by CRASC covering topics in anthropology, sociology, history, and cultural studies.
• Cahiers du CRASC (CRASC Booklets) Working papers and research booklets presenting preliminary findings and academic studies from CRASC researchers.
• Publications PNR (Programme National de Recherche) Publications from Algeria's National Research Program covering various national research priorities in social sciences.
• École Doctorale Nationale en Anthropologie (EDA - National Doctoral School in Anthropology) National doctoral school offering Magister and Doctorate programmes in social and cultural anthropology, established in partnership with the University of Oran and five additional Algerian universities, with admission via national competition.
• Studies and Expertise Services (Études et expertises) Policy-oriented research, studies, and consulting expertise delivered to Algerian government institutions, ministries, and public bodies on social and cultural anthropology topics.
• Ateliers de formation (Training Workshops) Training workshops providing methodological and technical skills in social sciences research, data analysis, and professional development for researchers and postgraduate students.

Quantifiable outcome

• 46 doctoral theses and 91 Magister theses defended to date through the national Doctoral School of Anthropology.

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Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• University of Oran (Université d'Oran)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2006University of Oran (accredited university) is the lead institutional partner, serving as the accredited institution for the Doctoral School of Anthropology (EDA) established by the center.
• Universities of Tlemcen, Mostaganem, Tizi-Ouzou, Bejaïa, Constantine (partner universities)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2006Five Algerian universities serve as partner institutions for the Doctoral School of Anthropology (EDA), hosting Magister programme cohorts and contributing to doctoral training across multiple regions of Algeria.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• CERES (Centre d'Études et de Recherches Économiques et Sociales): Tunisian national multidisciplinary research center for social sciences. Directly comparable as a North African regional research institution focused on social science research and policy advisory.

Others

• Routledge (Taylor & Francis): Major academic publisher with extensive social science and area studies journal portfolio. Comparable as a publishing channel that hosts peer-reviewed social science journals similar to Insaniyat and Africa.
• Brill Academic Publishers: Academic publisher with a strong catalog in anthropology and area studies, including Middle Eastern and African studies journals. Comparable as a publishing/distribution ecosystem for scholarly journals in CRASC's subject areas.
• American Anthropological Association: Professional association publishing flagship anthropology journals (American Anthropologist, Cultural Anthropology). Comparable as a standards-setting body and journal ecosystem for the global anthropology field.

Emerging players

• INALCO (Institut National des Langues et Civilisations Orientales): French institution for Oriental languages and civilizations with strong Maghreb and Arab-world academic programs. Comparable in language and area studies focus, particularly Arabic/French bilingual research output.

Broad incumbents

• IRD (Institut de Recherche pour le Développement): French research institute for sustainable development. Comparable in academic publishing and partnership-based research with developing countries, particularly in Africa and the Mediterranean.
• CNRS (Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique): France's largest public scientific research organization. Overlaps with CRASC's social science research units and publication infrastructure, but operates across all scientific disciplines at far greater scale and budget.

Direct peers

• CODESRIA (Council for the Development of Social Science Research in Africa): Pan-African social science research council headquartered in Dakar. Directly comparable as a regional social science research institution serving African academic communities with peer-reviewed publishing and researcher training programs.
• Max Planck Institute for Social Anthropology: German research institute dedicated to social and cultural anthropology with strong journal publishing and doctoral training programs. Comparable as a specialized anthropology research institution with academic publishing operations.
• Centre Jacques Berque: French-Moroccan social sciences research center focused on the Maghreb and North Africa. Comparable in regional focus, bilingual (Arabic/French) scholarly output, and mandate to produce area-specific research and host scientific events.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles10 records

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