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PASGR seeks to recruit a Statistician and an intern to provide technical support to our Programmes research teams. The Statistician will specifically support the research programme titled African Youth Pathways to Resilience and Systems Change (AYPReS). The primary objective of AYPReS is to explore the factors that drive youth resilience and how their lived experiences, […]

The Partnership for African Social and Governance Research (PASGR) is implementing a three-year research project funded by the Carnegie Corporation of New York that focuses on transforming doctoral practices and procedures in African universities.  The main aim is to develop a conceptual and delivery framework that will enhance the efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of doctoral […]

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 […]

On behalf of PASGR’s Board of Directors, Management and staff, I am pleased to share the exciting news that Dr Fadel Ndiame has been appointed as PASGR’s new Executive Director, with effect from 1 July 2025. This appointment marks the culmination of a thorough and inclusive recruitment process, including engagement with staff. Dr Ndiame brings […]

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 […]