PASGR Blog

Infrastructure development is a key driver for progress globally and yet it remains one of the most complex challenges of the 21st century in Africa. It is a critical enabler for productivity and sustainable economic growth and contributes significantly to human development, poverty reduction, and the attainment of the sustainable development goals (specific goals: Goal […]

Rwanda’s Vision 2020, launched in the year 2000, focused on guiding the nation on what to do in order to survive and regain its dignity. On the other hand, the current Vision 2050, appears to be more targeted on Rwanda’s aspiration to transform its economy into a high-income country and modernize the lives of all […]

The Master of Research and Public Policy (MRPP) is a unique collaborative graduate programme offered in multiple universities in Africa since its launch in 2014. With a dual focus on social science research and public policy (as distinct from public administration or public management), the programme is suitable for young researchers, and early career policy […]

On 4th October 2022, The Partnership for African Social and Governance Research (PASGR) and KCA University signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) that will enable both organizations embed and catalyze systemic change in teaching and learning practices and to maximize learning outcomes through strategic interventions in higher education institutions across the continent. PASGRs Higher Education […]

PASGR in collaboration with NIERA are excited to invite you for an Impact Evaluation for Public Policy Course that will be held in Nairobi from November 7-11, 2022. The training will be a Hybrid Event (both In-person and Online). The course will examine the need and importance of evidence to support decision-making processes across various […]

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, many institutions of higher learning in Sub Saharan Africa (SSA) now offer online and blended learning options for their students – in addition to in-person engagement in lecture rooms. However, the sudden change in delivery mode has occurred with little time for higher education stakeholders (students, faculty, rectors, […]

Popularly known as the Methods Institute, PASGR’s Professional Development and Training (PDT) represents an innovative and experiential professional training that strengthens skills and competencies of researchers and policy actors. This is in line with PASGR’s core mission of advancing research excellence for governance and public policy in Africa. The Programme focuses on tooling and retooling […]

On Friday 8 July 2022, in collaboration with Keble College at the University of Oxford and the Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Trust, NatCen International hosted a roundtable discussion on the opportunities and challenges of strengthening gender-inclusive climate action within the context of intersecting crises in Africa.  While there is growing evidence on the intersecting crises of climate change, conflict and displacement, […]

Addressing Africa’s developmental challenges calls for a unique African perspective in the contextualization of policy priorities to spur the continent into sustainable trajectories of growth and development. As a Pan African institution established in 2011, PASGR is mandated to enhance research excellence in governance and public policy. With a footprint in over 20 African countries; […]

The Partnership for African Social and Governance Research (PASGR) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC). The MoU  formalized collaboration  between the two organizations in areas of research and capacity strengthening. The ceremony took place in at Premier Hotel & Resorts International in Pretoria, South Africa. “This MoU mirrors […]