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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6th Floor, I & M Building 2nd Ngong Avenue, Upper Hill
PASGR is governed by a Board of Directors currently chaired by Prof Ernest Aryeetey, the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ghana, Legon. The members are eminent personalities reflecting African leadership as well as regional and international credibility in African policy-making, research and higher education. The Board is responsible for providing high level strategic guidance during the initial implementation of PASGR programmes, approving programme and organisational design, and reviewing work programmes and budget.
Board of Directors
Prof Ernest Aryeetey
Vice Chancellor, University of Ghana (Chair).
H E Prof Judith Bahemuka
Founder, International Learning Centre, Kenya.
Dr Rohinton Medhora
President, Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI).
Dr Narciso Matos
Former Executive Director, Foundation for Community Development, Mozambique (Vice Chair and Treasurer).
Dr Codou Diaw
Former Executive Director, Forum for African Women Educationalists, Kenya.
Prof Goran Hyden
Professor Emeritus, University of Florida.
Dr Julia Kemp
UK Department for International Development (DFID).
Professor Rwekaza Mukandala
Vice-Chancellor, University of Dar es Salaam.
Prof Tade Aina
Executive Director, PASGR (Secretary and ex-officio member).