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PASGR seeks to recruit an Executive Assistant who will also serve as a Human Resources Officer. Reporting to the Executive Director, the overall role of the job holder is to provide a wide range of support to the Executive Director’s office, human resource management, and general office administration. Specifically, the candidate will be expected to […]

Building the Next Generation of African Scholars, Policy Leaders and Knowledge Brokers Across Africa, universities remain central to generating the knowledge needed to address complex social, governance, and development challenges. Yet the continent continues to face significant gaps in doctoral training, research capacity, and the translation of research into public policy and practice. While demand […]

The Partnership for African Social and Governance Research (PASGR) is pleased to announce three opportunities for qualified individuals, firms, and institutions seeking to contribute to the advancement of governance, public policy, and institutional excellence across Africa. 1. Expression of Interest: Resource Persons and Research Service Providers PASGR is seeking to establish a roster of highly […]

The recent launch of the African Youth Pathways to Resilience and Systems Change (AYPReS) Programme marks a pivotal development in the promotion of youth-centred research and actionable initiatives across the African continent. This milestone was achieved through a collaborative workshop held in Accra, Ghana, which successfully brought together research teams from various countries, representatives from […]

In recent years, food security and safety have emerged as pressing global concerns, dominating policy discussions across nations. As populations grow, urban centres expand, and climate change disrupts traditional agricultural patterns, the need to rethink how food is produced, processed, distributed, handled, and consumed has become more urgent than ever. In this context, Food Systems […]

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 […]