The Partnership for African Social and Governance Research (PASGR) is a pan-African not-for-profit organisation based in Nairobi that aims to increase the capacity of African academic institutions and researchers to contribute stronger evidence based research on public policy that can have a positive impact on pro-poor development policies in Africa. It was established in response to the declining capacity in political and social science research output in sub-Saharan Africa.
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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 12 African countries, PASGR works to enhance research excellence in governance and public policy that contributes to the overall wellbeing of women and men.
In partnership with individual academics and researchers, higher education institutions, research think tanks, civil society organisations, business and policy communities both in the region and internationally, PASGR supports the production and dissemination of policy relevant research; designs and delivers suites of short professional development courses for researchers and policy actors; and facilitates the development of collaborative higher education programmes.
Our vision is ‘a vibrant African social science community addressing the continent’s public policy issues’. PASGR’s three core programmes bring together the right mix of universities, research institutions, government, policy actors, researchers and academics to:
Establish and sustain partnerships at national/regional and international levels for advancing research, higher education and training
Facilitate the creation of policy and research communities
Enhance the institutionalisation of a research culture in Africa’s universities and research organizations
Coordinate a collaborative Master of Research and Public Policy with universities in Africa
PASGR is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organisation.
PASGR’s Vision
A vibrant African social science community addressing the continent’s public policy issues.
PASGR’s Mission
Advancing research excellence for governance and public policy in Africa.