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A transformative milestone in youth development across Africa is set to unfold. From June 10 – 12, 2025, the African Youth Pathways to Resilience and Systems Change (AYPReS) programme will officially launch in Accra, Ghana. Convened by the Partnership for African Social and Governance Research (PASGR) in collaboration with the Mastercard Foundation, this event brings […]

We received the news of Prof. Haruna’s sudden passing with profound shock and sorrow. He spoke with humility and a dependable tone of humor. When tensions rose during our many public policy research forums, he was a source of calm before the storm. Prof. Haruna Bonaventure was a great friend of PASGR and an anchor […]

On Friday, May 9, 2025, PASGR officially launched the findings of its two-year study on Re-imagining University Financing in Kenya at an event officiated by Dr Beatrice Muganda Inyangala, the Principal Secretary, State Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, Kenya. The new university funding model has the potential to promote equity and quality in […]

We are pleased to announce that the Partnership for African Social and Governance Research (PASGR) and the Mastercard Foundation have partnered to implement a new multinational policy and practice-oriented research program on African Youth Pathways to Resilience and Systems Change (AYPReS). The program will focus on surfacing the voices of young people, particularly marginalized groups […]

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. […]