PASGR Blog

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 […]

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 […]