PASGR Blog

By Jim Kaketch and Elijah Kabari, Food systems, which encompass all the activities involved in the production and consumption of food on a daily basis, have become a prominent topic in global policy discussions as a means of achieving optimal food security. This is particularly crucial for many countries, especially those in the Global South, […]

Kigali, June 10, 2024. By Rose Njage and Elijah Kabari: Young people make up more than 70% of Africa’s total population and are projected to continue increasing in number over the next two to three decades. This demographic shift presents both opportunities and challenges for the continent. On one hand, it offers the potential for […]

Partnership for African Social and Governance Research (PASGR) is partnering with the International Rescue Committee (IRC), Urgent Action Fund-Africa (UAF-Africa), and the Rene Moawad Foundation to implement  the Inspiring Girls and Grassroots Network for Inclusive and Transformative Education (IGNITE) for Girls Education project. This consortium is funded by the Agence Française de Développement (AFD). For […]

Kenya is a country abundant with energy and ambition, and its youth demographic is a significant force, making up around 28% of the population, which translates to approximately 13 million individuals, as per the KNBS 2019 census. However, this promising group faces challenges such as unemployment and informal work, which cast doubt on their prospects. […]

PASGR continues to focus on fostering strategic partnerships to enhance our commitment to excellence in public policy research in Africa. This deliberate effort aligns with our development of the strategic objectives. Recently, we joined the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) and other strategic partners as a co-host of the 18th Africa Young Graduates and Scholars […]

Inspiring Girls and Grassroots Networks for Inclusive and Transformative Education (IGNITE) is a consortium funded by the Agence Française de Développement (AFD) through the Support Fund for Feminist Organizations (SFFO). The consortium comprising the International Rescue Committee (IRC), René Moawad Foundation, the Partnership for African Social and Governance Research (PASGR), and Urgent Action Fund-Africa (UAF-Africa) aims […]

Inspiring Girls and Grassroots Networks for Inclusive and Transformative Education (IGNITE) is a consortium funded by the Agence Française de Développement (AFD) through the Support Fund for Feminist Organizations (SFFO). The consortium comprising the International Rescue Committee (IRC), René Moawad Foundation, the Partnership for African Social and Governance Research (PASGR), and Urgent Action Fund-Africa (UAF-Africa) aims […]

Inspiring Girls and Grassroots Networks for Inclusive and Transformative Education (IGNITE) is a consortium funded by the Agence Française de Développement (AFD) through the Support Fund for Feminist Organizations (SFFO). The consortium comprising the International Rescue Committee (IRC), René Moawad Foundation, the Partnership for African Social and Governance Research (PASGR), and Urgent Action Fund-Africa (UAF-Africa) aims […]

Inspiring Girls and Grassroots Networks for Inclusive and Transformative Education (IGNITE) is a consortium funded by the Agence Française de Développement (AFD) through the Support Fund for Feminist Organizations (SFFO). The consortium comprising the International Rescue Committee (IRC), René Moawad Foundation, the Partnership for African Social and Governance Research (PASGR), and Urgent Action Fund-Africa (UAF-Africa) aims […]

Nairobi: February 8, 2024 The Partnership for African Social and Governance Research (PASGR) hosted the Dame Louise Richardson, President of Carnegie Corporation of New York (CCNY) on February 5, 2024. To mark this visit, PASGR organized a roundtable discussion on the future of African higher education (HE), focusing on the advancements and gaps in HE. […]

PASGR seeks to recruit a Research Manager to lead our research initiatives and provide programmatic and technical direction to the Research and Policy Unit. Reporting to the Executive Director, the role of the jobholder is to manage the Research Programme (RP), offer leadership in Research projects, influence policy, fundraising and engaging the Research stakeholders, while […]

­­­­­­­­­ ­­­­­­­­In a significant stride towards fostering sustainable development in Sub-Sahara Africa,  Partnership for African Social and Governance Research (PASGR) in partnership with the German Exchange Programme (DAAD), has announced the call for Master of Research and Public Policy Scholarship Applications for 2024 in the following universities: Egerton University and  University of Maseno in Kenya; […]

Africa’s demographic landscape is marked by a youthful majority, with nearly 70% of its population below the age of 30. However, this burgeoning demographic faces significant challenges, including unemployment, underemployment, and social marginalization. The Partnership for African Social and Governance Research (PASGR) in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation have embarked on a groundbreaking multi-country research […]

PASGR seeks to recruit a Research Manager to lead our research initiatives and provide programmatic and technical direction to the Research and Policy Unit. Reporting to the Executive Director, the overall role of the jobholder is to manage the Research Programme (RP), offer leadership in Research projects, influence policy, fundraising and engaging the Research stakeholders, […]

In our relentless pursuit to enhance evidence-informed decision making (EIDM) in Africa through our innovative approach known as Utafiti Sera (Swahili word for Research policy), that addresses gaps in evidence use through instituting communities of practice as a vehicle for enhancing evidence generation and uptake across the continent. To show case this approach, PASGR embarked […]

The Partnership for African Social and Governance Research (PASGR) is an independent, non-partisan pan-African not-for-profit  organisation established in  2011  and  located  in  Nairobi, Kenya. Currently engaged in more than 26 African countries, PASGR works to enhance research excellence in governance and public policy that contributes to the overall wellbeing of women and men. PASGR invites […]

PASGR is seeking for the services of an Independent professional accounting/CPA firm for the provision of Annual External Auditing services for the period ending December 31, 2023. To submit an Expression of Interest, firms interested should meet the basic criteria as contained in the Terms of Reference. Audit Firms meeting this criteria are requested to […]

The Accountability for Water (AfW) programme seeks to strengthen accountability in the water sector through an action research and uptake approach. While generating evidence, the programme integrates a model of working with local water sector actors including CSOs and water resources management authorities across Africa with case studies from Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Zambia, Mozambique, and […]

PASGR seeks to recruit two (2) Programme Officers to work within the Research and Policy Programme. Reporting to the Programme Head, Research and Policy, the overall role of the jobholders is to coordinate the implementation of PASGR Research Programme (RP) portfolios and outputs. The post holders are expected to be highly motivated and experienced research […]

In today’s knowledge-based economy, universities and higher education institutions play a vital role in generating and disseminating knowledge, subsequently contributing to economic and social transformation. Despite progressive initiatives, African universities have faced challenges including low PhD enrollment and completion rates, inadequate supervision capacity, and the disruptive impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. To address these issues, […]

PASGR intends to carry out an Information Systems (IS) Audit that will evaluate and determine security and policy decisions required to ensure protection of all internal information resources. Therefore, we invite Expressions of Interest (EoI) from consultants/consulting firms having a minimum of seven years’ experience and a proven track record in projects of similar nature, […]

Jonathan Tumwebaze is the first student to graduate in the Partnership for African Social and Governance Research (PASGR)’s Collaborative Doctoral in Public Policy Programme currently offered in three universities i.e. University of Pretoria, University of Nairobi and University of Ibadan. He is among the first cohort of 15 students that enrolled in the programme in […]

As agricultural investments intensify to meet the food needs of a bulging global population, evidence points to the varying effects of conventional agriculture on environmental degradation, habitat fragmentation and biodiversity loss, with negative consequences for livelihoods and human-life quality. To address these challenges, there is an urgent call for countries across the globe to shift […]

Project: Food Systems Transformation The Food Systems Transformation (FST) project seeks to contribute to the strengthening of equitable, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable food systems by enhancing capacity for policy engagement and evidence uptake targeted to strategic stakeholders with an impetus to build a systems perspective in the food value chain. The project is a response […]

Background During the UN Water Conference 2023 (March 22-24, 2023), the UN headquarters in New York was abuzz with delegates from all over the world to mark the UN water week 2023. The event was a midterm review of the UN General Assembly’s Water Action Decade 2018 – 2028, a programme of action launched at […]

The COVID-19 pandemic impacted on the education sector globally forcing closure of  learning institutions including universities to contain spread of the virus. The indefinite closure resulted  to unprecedented levels of disruption in teaching and learning activities,  adversely  affecting university operations, students and lecturers in divergent magnitudes.  Characterised by unprecedented levels of uncertainty and disruptions, the […]

Project: Accountability for Water (AfW) Program The Accountability for water evaluation seeks to assess the extent to which the Accountability for water project was aligned to the Partnership for African Social and Governance Research (PASGR) mission and the extent to which it has contributed to achieving this mission. Furthermore, the evaluation seeks to assess the […]

Lack of meaningful engagements between researchers and policy practitioners have often stifled policy making efforts in Africa. As a consequence, research and policy making processes have always operated in silo formats, limiting cross learning and by extension effective policy making and programming. Across Africa, the need to integrate research evidence in the conversations and practices […]

Nairobi, September 27, 2024. By Rose Njage. On 7th August, Water Witness Ethiopia held their launch meeting for Phase 2 of the Accountability for Water Programme. The meeting comprised national WASH and WRM leadership, experts and practitioners. The participants acknowledged the high value of the Accountability for Water Coalition in Ethiopia and re-expressed commitment to […]

A co-creation approach to enhance social accountability monitoring for improved water security The government of Tanzania has made several legal and institutional frameworks to ensure fair water governance practices in water resources management, water supply, and sanitation. Notably, the Water Resources Management Act of 2009 and Environment Management Act of 2004 stipulate the protection of […]

Arthur Odima and James Origa are the first students to graduate from the University of Nairobi, in the Partnership for African Social and Governance Research (PASGR)’s Collaborative Doctoral in Public Policy (DPP) Programme.  The Doctoral programme is currently offered in three universities i.e. University of Pretoria, University of Nairobi and University of Ibadan.   The […]

By Jim Kaketch and Elijah Kabari: Lusaka, Oct 1, 2024 In recent years, Africa’s public policy-making landscape has been rapidly evolving to keep pace with the complex interplay of interests, geopolitics, and emerging evidence-based approaches. One of the most significant developments has been the shift towards frameworks that measure policy outcomes, not only by their […]

Challenges and Opportunities The Partnership for African Social and Governance Research (PASGR), in partnership with the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC), and the National Research Foundation’s Future Earth Africa Hub Leadership Centre invites young African graduates and scholars to submit abstracts for the 19th Africa Young Graduates and Scholars Conference (AYGS 2025 Conference). The AYGS […]

The Partnership for African Social and Governance Research (PASGR) is at the forefront of fostering good governance and accountability in the Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) sector across Africa. Our ongoing Accountability for Water (AfW) Research and Action Programme is making significant progress in Kenya, Tanzania, and Ethiopia. Our Mission: The AfW Research and Action […]

The Partnership for African Social and Governance Research (PASGR), whose mission is to “advance research excellence for governance and public policy in Africa”, recognizes the central role universities play in supporting knowledge production for economic and social transformation of any society. This is mainly achieved through doctorate degrees as they play a vital role in […]