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The Partnership for African Social and Governance Research (PASGR) is delighted to welcome three distinguished professionals who recently joined the Board of Directors. These new Board members were formally introduced to PASGR during the Board meeting held on December 10-11, 2024. Dr José Jackson-Malete is the Co-Director of the Alliance for African Partnership (AAP) at […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]