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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 […]

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 […]